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The 3rd Annual "Cars for Cause" Alpine Car Show is near! Happening on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Liberty Charter High School. This family-friendly event brings our community together for a day of classic cars and holiday festivities, all to support the San Diego Autism Society. Inspired by Alpine resident Luis Valencia, whose personal journey with his autistic son, Augustine, sparked the idea to create an event that fosters awareness, unity, and charitable impact. Visit: https://www.sandiegoassociationofcarclubs.org/general-car-shows/cars-for-cause-alpine-car-show-dec7 Autism Society San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Filmmaker Charlie Shackleton was hot on the trail of the next great American true crime documentary—a riveting account of a highway patrolman’s quixotic effort to identify and capture the infamous Zodiac Killer. Shackleton devised a plan, began collecting interviews, and shot “evocative B-roll” footage of ghostly California freeways and parking lots where the killer may have once lurked. And then the project fell apart, leaving Shackleton with fragments of the unfinished film and time to ruminate on shortcuts and signifiers of the ubiquitous genre. "Zodiac Killer Project" emerges from the ash heap to probe and deconstruct the form with the incisive eye of a true crime connoisseur. A witty and beautifully assembled deep dive into our obsession with serial killers and the stories we tell about them, Shackleton’s resuscitation of his abandoned film follows in the free-range footsteps of documentary philosophers Errol Morris, Werner Herzog, and Joshua Oppenheimer. Digital Gym Cinema on Facebook / Instagram

Help us show a little extra love to the animals in our care during the holidays! You and your young family members are invited to stop by our San Diego Campus anytime between 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. and help with any (or all!) of our various project stations. Projects may include making meatballs for dogs, decorating hiding boxes and cardboard toys for cats, putting together hay burritos for our small pets and more! Registration is open to the first 50 families — just one registration per family is needed. Visit: https://app.betterimpact.com/Application?OrganizationGuid=830cc00f-67d2-4f9e-b5d4-55d4fbb64d43&ApplicationFormNumber=3 San Diego Humane Society on Instagram and Facebook

Grab your livestream tickets here. $10 General Admission M.A. in Writing Visiting Writers Series: The Magic of Mitch Albom Oct. 27 at 3 p.m. Workshop and Q&A with Mitch Albom Author, screenwriter, philanthropist, journalist, and broadcaster Mitch Albom is an inspiration around the world. Albom is the author of numerous books of fiction and nonfiction, which have collectively sold more than 40 million copies in 48 languages worldwide. He has written eight number-one New York Times bestsellers — including "Tuesdays with Morrie," the bestselling memoir of all time. His most recent book "The Little Liar" is also a NY Times bestseller. Narrated by the voice of Truth itself, "The Little Liar" is a timeless story about the power of love to ultimately redeem us, no matter how deeply we blame ourselves for our mistakes. Event made possible by PLNU M.A. in Writing program, Department of LJWL, La Playa Books, and Writer's Symposium by the Sea. All ticketing fees go toward M.A. in Writing program students attending conferences. The Livestream will utilize YouTube Live. Livestream participants *will not* be able to participate in the Q&A. Livestream link will be sent to guests after purchase. Mitch Albom on Facebook / Instagram

In-person, free event! To register and for more information, visit: https://obosdjamesmcbrideevent.eventbrite.com Please join KPBS and our community partners for a special in-person event with James McBride, author of our 2025 One Book, One San Diego adult selection, "Deacon King Kong." The Belly Up venue is exclusively for individuals who are 21 years of age or older. Please remember to bring a valid ID with you as the venue strictly enforces age verification for entry. Event Schedule: Doors Open: 6:45 p.m. Author Talk with Q&A: 7:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. Book Signing*: 8:15 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. *Book signing will be first come, first served as time allows. The Belly Up is proud to be handicap accessible, ensuring that all our patrons can enjoy our shows comfortably. If you require accommodations, please email jmdean@kpbs.org in advance of the event. One Book One San Diego is funded by the Linden Root Dickinson Foundation, the Seth Sprague Educational and Charitable Foundation, the Frieda Berlinski Foundation, the Payne Family Foundation, Kaiser Permanente, the City of San Diego, and Lloyd Pest Control. A big thank you to the Belly Up for hosting this year's One Book, One San Diego Author Event!

Local sketch comedy troupe Dad Skeleton returns to the Next Stage with their audience favorite Comedy Variety Hour- just in time for the holidays! This holiday extravaganza features clown, improv, stand-up, and musical performances, all wrapped neatly in a bow of freakishly festive cheer. The night will be topped off with a slate of Dad Skeleton sketch comedy that will ginger your bread. Or maybe, light your menorah? Or, uh- Nut your cracker? Idk. Get your tickets now! New Village Arts on Facebook / Instagram

Ideal for ages 6-8! In this six-week course, students will explore the fundamentals of design while working hands-on with clay. Students will learn how to transform a lump of clay into a variety of forms, culminating in a final project that showcases their skills. Ceramics offers a multi-sensory learning experience that supports different learning styles and encourages problem-solving, fine motor development, and confidence through experimentation and revision. Along the way, students will also strengthen collaboration, critical thinking, and an appreciation for creativity, culture, and community. Parents are welcome to drop off their child for class or stay in our space during the class while students create. Feel free to choose what works best for you! Sample Class Format Week 1: Pinch Pots & Foundational Techniques Week 2: Creative Coil Building Week 3: Final Project Vision & Ideation Week 4: Final Project Build Week Week 5: Painting & Glazing Mastery Week 6: Clay Experimentation & Art Showcase ArtReach San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Up-Cycling + Sustainable Fashion // Ideal for ages 8-12 Over the course of 6 weeks, young creators dive into the world of sustainable fashion and learn how to design with the planet in mind! This course introduces kids to the basics of eco-friendly fashion, showing them how to transform old or outgrown clothing into fresh, original pieces through up-cycling and thoughtful design. Each week brings a new theme—such as sketching and planning, simple stitching skills, creative mending, embellishment techniques, and building a final wearable project. Students will practice customizing a tote bag, refreshing denim, creating patches from scrap fabrics, and reimagining garments through their own personal style. Along the way, kids learn why sustainability matters in fashion, gaining awareness of waste, reuse, and conscious creativity. The class encourages problem-solving, confidence, and self-expression while giving students real design experience in a fun, supportive environment. By the end of the six weeks, every young designer will have a mini portfolio, several up-cycled creations, and a final wearable piece they’ve re-imagined and made themselves. No previous sewing or design experience required—just curiosity, creativity, and clothes ready for a second life! Parents are welcome to drop off their child for class or stay in our space during the class while students create. Feel free to choose what works best for you! Sample Class Format Week 1: Intro to Sustainable Fashion & Design Basics Week 2: Fabric Exploration & Simple Sewing Skills Week 3: T-Shirt Transformation Project Week 4: Denim Revival: Reinventing Jeans & Jackets Week 5: Final Project Design & Creation Week 6: Finishing Touches & Fashion Showcase! ArtReach San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

NPR Veterans Correspondent Quil Lawrence interviewed Dave Carlson over 10 years, as the Iraq war vet went from war to incarceration to redemption on his long journey home.

Ideal for ages 8-12, students in this course will build essential sewing skills using both hand-sewing techniques and the sewing machine. Over six weeks, they’ll learn safety practices, stitching basics, machine navigation, and troubleshooting while growing confident in their technical abilities. As they explore idea development and practice foundational skills, students will create both functional and decorative pieces. The class wraps up with fun and functional final projects that showcase their creativity and growth. Parents are welcome to drop off their child for class or stay in our space during the class while students create. Feel free to choose what works best for you! ArtReach San Diego on Facebook / Instagram