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NOTE: This event has been cancelled Catch breakout San Diego artist and four-time San Diego Music Award nominee Jesse Ray Smith live at the Brooks Theater (217 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA) with his full five-piece band for a night of powerful original music. The evening opens with a special performance by San Diego icon Whitney Shay, accompanied by guitarist Aaron Lind. A soulful night of music you won’t want to miss! Jesse Ray Smith on Facebook / Instagram

So you’ve finished writing your novel — what next? What do published novelists do between that raw first draft and the final manuscript to make their plots sizzle and their prose sing? The key lies in reworking your manuscript until your writing jumps off of the page. If you have completed the first draft of a novel, this workshop will help you develop skills to shape your plot for maximum dramatic impact and give life and texture to characters, dialogue, and setting. Note: There will be no class on Saturday, October 4. Thank you for your understanding! Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/certificates-wrkshps/2025-09-20-novel-v-with-rich-farrell/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

Whether writing about our companion animals or about wild places, portraying nature and non-human animals requires honing our senses and deepening our empathy. In this three-hour workshop, we’ll look at the role of nature and non-human animals in stories and learn how to render both with compassion and authenticity. Through examples and writing prompts, we’ll examine ways you can reveal the natural world in your writing, including establishing setting, doing research, and capturing sensory detail. We’ll also look at how to authentically portray non-human animals in ways that honor their individuality and true selves. This workshop is for all writers who love the natural world and would like to incorporate its wonders into their work. Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2025-09-13-writing-wild-with-midge-raymond/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

Discover a throwback to the golden era of music. Get ready to rewind time with a night filled with the biggest hits from the 90s—grunge, pop, and R&B classics that defined a generation. Whether you were rocking flannel, jamming to boy bands, or memorizing every verse, this night is all about reliving the soundtrack of your youth. Dress in your best 90s gear and let’s party like it’s 1999. Visit: 90’s Mix Tape Night at Grand Social Fairmont Grand Del Mar on Instagram and Facebook

Chef Drew Deckman of 31ThirtyOne and Deckman's Restaurant Group will show off his talents during a collaborative "Playing with Fire"dinner with The Lodge at Torrey Pines’ Executive Chef Kelli Crosson and Chef de Cuisine Ryan Dzierzawski. The Lodge at Torrey Pines on Facebook / Instagram

Spend your Sunday in style at the Sunday Garden Party at Grand Social, where vibrant outdoor ambiance and fresh, seasonal flavors set the tone for a relaxing afternoon. Enjoy a wood-fired menu crafted with the finest ingredients, while live DJ tunes create the perfect backdrop for unwinding. Sip on elevated drinks like Lillet, St. Marguerite Rosé, and Perrier-Jouët Champagne, and take in the laid-back atmosphere. Challenge friends to lawn games, enjoy quality time with family, and indulge in the perfect blend of leisure and fun. Redefine your Sunday with this elegant escape at Fairmont Grand Del Mar.

Hosted by: Lorraine Cote Paint boats, restaurants, the lighthouse, pedestrians, or a friendly seal. Park in the second row of spots for free, restrooms are available. Open to All Levels! Whether you're a seasoned plein air painter or just starting your artistic journey, this event is for you! Beginners and experienced painters can find fresh inspiration in the urban and natural landscape. How to Participate: Register for the event on the San Diego Plein Air Painters Meetup Group site: meetup.com/painter-86/ Bring your painting supplies, easel, and canvases. Don't forget sunscreen and a hat for the California sun! This is a non-instructional event. Paint to your heart's content and enjoy the dynamic surroundings. Become an Artist Alliance Member: Join and learn more about Artist Alliance and the activities at Oceanside Museum of Art at: oma-online.org/membership/ Visit: oma-online.org/events/plein-air-paint-out-with-oma-artist-alliance-oceanside-harbor/ Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

In this class we will revisit the main building blocks of your memoir as well as hone the essential skill sets needed to complete your first draft. We will pay special attention to your structure, character arc and scene writing. We will also cover How to Write a Book Proposal in the last session of the class. Since the former sessions work on learning individual skill sets (think one melody at a time), this class is vital to assist the writer in learning how to use all of the skill sets at once for a first draft (think symphony). Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/certificates-wrkshps/2025-09-06-memoir-v-with-marni-freedman-and-tracy-j-jones/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

The program Artist Statement 101 focuses on strategies for writing a dynamic general artist statement. With a combination of presentation and group conversation led by curator and writer Elizabeth Rooklidge, participants will come away from the session with a concrete plan for writing a statement, as well as a store of generative techniques to use now and throughout the future. Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2025-09-14-artist-statement-101-with-elizabeth-rooklidge/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

American indie rock band, Rilo Kiley, with special guest Waxahatchee, is coming to Gallagher Square at Petco Park on Friday, October 17. Rilo Kiley on Facebook / Instagram