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Scrawled in pencil on a scrap of yellow legal paper by lyricist E.Y. "Yip" Harburg, the artifact is among dozens of treasures from The Wizard of Oz donated by composer Harold Arlen's sister-in-law Rita Arlen.

Join us for the inaugural KPBS San Diego Book Festival presented by the University of San Diego, Saturday, August 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attendees will enjoy panel discussions with award-winning authors, activities, live entertainment, exhibitors including local authors, independent booksellers, and more. Let’s bring our community closer together through the shared experience of reading and discussing great books! The festival is a FREE event for book lovers of all ages. What to expect: The announcement of the 2025 One Book, One San Diego selections! More than 40 award-winning authors will participate in interactive panel sessions and book signings. New featured authors will be announced each week! For the young and young at heart, check out the youth reading stage and exploration area with hands-on activities. Meet PBS Kids beloved friends Clifford the Big Red Dog, Curious George and Cat in the Hat! Additional highlights include bilingual programming, poetry readings, live music and entertainment, exhibitors, and food trucks. Truly something for everyone! The Finest Podcast Live: Fact, Fiction and Fantasy - Featuring authors Moses Ose Utomi and Emily Greenberg: Be a part of the audience for a live taping of The Finest, KPBS' new podcast about the people, art and movements redefining culture in San Diego. Go behind the scenes of how a podcast is made, and dive into a lively conversation on truth, identity, storytelling and creativity with local authors Emily Greenberg ("Alternative Facts") and Moses Ose Utomi ("Daughters of Oduma," "The Lies of the Ajungo"). From pop culture- and politics-inspired experimental fiction to YA fantasy rooted in West African mythology, their work explores how societies — both real and imagined — wrestle with truth and lies, facts and fictions and what it all means for the stories we tell. The agenda above is subject to change. Please subscribe to the email list for updates. Learn more and register at: https://sdbookfestival.eventbrite.com

Join us this Summer on the Strand! The Coronado Public Library, in collaboration with the Silver Strand Youth Center, will be hosting exciting events for all ages every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. all summer long! Kids, teens, and adults can sign up for our Summer Reading Program at these events, log their reads, and pick up their prizes while enjoying a different fun-filled event each week. These events will take place outside, so pack your sunscreen and a blanket to sit on and enjoy! This program is made possible thanks to the support of the Friends of the Coronado Public Library. Get ready to float into a world of bubbly fun! Join us for Bubble Day, where big bubbles, tiny bubbles, bubble wands, and bubble crafts fill the air with joy and sparkle. Create your own bubble art, chase giant bubbles across the lawn, and discover the magic of all things sudsy and spectacular. Perfect for kids (and kids at heart) who love to pop, play, and imagine. It’s going to be un-bubble-lievably fun! Visit: https://coronado.librarycalendar.com/event/summer-strand-37265

"The Museums throughout Washington, but all over the Country are, essentially, the last remaining segment of "WOKE," he wrote.

New exhibit of paintings and photographs by members of the La Jolla Art Association Light refreshments available. La Jolla Art Association on Facebook / Instagram

Teen Ceramics (Sep. 8 – Oct. 20, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.) Class Schedule Mondays, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Six-Week Session September 8, 15, 22, 29, October 6, 20 (skips October 13) Teaching Artist: Megan Walker Description In this six week class students ages 13-17 will begin by learning the basics, focusing on 3 essential steps of the throwing process: centering, opening, and pulling. Students will be led in working with ceramics, hand-building and wheel throwing, learning slab construction, pinch pots, surface texture, clay impression and more. All materials are included. Wear clothes that can get messy! Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Lucky's Breakfast was more than a diner — it was a community. After the passing of beloved owner Lucky Wong, his family and loyal customers-turned-friends reflect on the man whose generosity, humor and daily breakfasts brought North Park together, and whose name now graces the street where generations of San Diegans gathered.

Write Out Loud Presents 19th Season of Story Concerts! Write Out Loud presents a new season of Story Concerts, bringing literature to life with evocative and timely stories and poetry. Each program explores specific themes by weaving a variety of stories, poems, and sometimes music together into a literary tapestry presented by local actors and musicians. Join us at our new location, the Dottie Studio Theater part of the The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center in Liberty Station. Opening Story Concert: October 13. Season Tickets on sale now! Learn more: https://writeoutloudsd.com/

Two local events, Afrofuturism Lounge and Indigi-Con, are coinciding with Comic-Con and connecting Black and Indigenous comics creators, artists, and creatives across all disciplines.

LIFE at MiraCosta College presents "FREE FRIDAY" Lectures! This Friday at 1 p.m. “I Got This!” Eric Blehm, NYTIMES bestselling author, presents an unforgettable keynote exploring the life of Navy SEAL Adam Brown, based on his book “Fearless”, a story of grit, redemption and fearless character. At 2 p.m. LIFE will celebrate 30 years of Amazing Speakers who have shared stories, adventures, Art, Music, Science, Inspiration, and so much more. Help us celebrate!