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Applicable to comedy, drama, and reality, this unique course is designed for creative aspiring writers with no prior experience—as well as those with screenwriting experience—who seek to break into television writing. Learn in an interactive environment the basics of creating, writing, and presenting your first television script for both drama and/or comedy, including how to take your idea to the next step and create a complete half-hour or one-hour television script. Beginning and professional writers are welcome. Prior screenwriting experience is not required. The course will cover: - The steps usually taken for a first-time television writer towards writing the first script (general idea, character development, style, story acts, etc.) - Structure - Character development - The importance of your first script as a calling card - How to find an agent and get your script read - Who should you be writing for - Who does what job on a television series - The outlets for new shows and new ideas - Developing your idea - The best way to write for you - The Writers’ Room - Collaboration processes - Overview of winning past and current television show scripts - Feedback on your current concepts, outline, scenes and scripts Students will be emailed several TV scripts (shooting drafts) in PDF format prior to the first-class session (and more during the course) to be read in advance if possible. We’ll also be viewing videos related to the topics throughout the course. This course will also include special guests, including WGA writers and producers working in television today. Students will get the opportunity to ask questions and get a behind-the-scenes look into how television is made, learning about the different career paths to becoming a professional television writer and what showrunners, producers, creative executives, and fellowship competitions are looking for from writers working today. Note: Enrollment is limited to 12 participants. Be sure to sign up today! Please also note that you will receive your Zoom link via email 24 hours before the start of this class. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Ahoy, San Diego! Set sail for the season at LandShark Bar & Grill inside Margaritaville Hotel San Diego, where the holidays meet the high seas. From Saturday, November 22, through Friday, January 2nd, experience "Yo Ho Ho-liday Tavern" — a festive pirate pop-up overflowing with holiday cheer, nautical décor, and handcrafted cocktails. Escape the ordinary and step into a world where pirate lore meets holiday magic. Twinkling lights, treasure chests, and coastal touches transform LandShark into a merry maritime oasis featuring: - Festive holiday nautical-inspired décor - Seasonal cocktails & curated holiday menu - Live pirate appearances every Saturday in December 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. - Live holiday and coastal tunes every Wednesday - Saturday 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. + Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. From limited-edition bites like "The Kraken Burger" and "Davy Jones’ Linguini" to creative holiday sips like the Chai Old Fashioned and "The Garnet Garland", every detail is crafted to deliver a one-of-a-kind dining adventure. Whether you’re stopping by for dinner, drinks, or a photo with the pirate crew, "Yo Ho Ho-liday Tavern" is your destination for festive fun in the heart of Downtown San Diego. Visit: https://www.margaritavilleresorts.com/margaritaville-hotel-san-diego/live-entertainment/holiday-happenings Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter on Instagram and Facebook

Jingle all the way to Fort Oak this holiday season for "Snowed In," a Christmastime cocktail bar with serious winter wonderland vibes. Through the double doors of the Art Deco bar, festively outfitted tipplers are transported into the magical world of all things holiday cheer, where glittering white snowflakes and iridescent sparkles swirl around you. Santa's good tidings offer a welcome reprieve from the daily grind. Visit: https://www.fortoaksd.com/snowed-in Fort Oak on Instagram

Jafar Panahi reaffirms his status as one of this century’s great cinematic heroes with perhaps his bravest film yet, which won him the Palme d’Or at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. Ever since he was arrested, imprisoned, and banned from making movies by the Iranian government 15 years ago, Panahi has found ways of producing films in secret and without official permission. Working once again with a courageous cast and crew, he shows both his political risk-taking and confident command of craft in his most explicit attack on his country’s repressive regime—a cutting and darkly humorous thriller that concerns a mechanic, Vahid (Vahid Mobasseri), who believes he has reencountered by chance the government intelligence officer, Eghbal (Ebrahim Azizi), who had tortured him while under detainment. As Vahid enlists the services of acquaintances whose lives were also forever altered by Eghbal’s cruelties, the thirst for revenge and the sense of danger escalate—as do questions of moral choice and culpability. Digital Gym Cinema on Facebook / Instagram

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

The sensory-friendly performance of "Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! "is on Saturday, December 13 at 10 a.m. Tickets to the sensory-friendly performance of "Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! "are available by phone or in person only. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call our Ticket Office at (619) 234-5623.

Join us for a calm and welcoming Sensory Santa experience at Mission Valley. This special morning is designed for families seeking a quieter, more comfortable environment to visit Santa. During this hour, the music will be turned down and the atmosphere will be gentle and relaxed — perfect for children and individuals with sensory sensitivities. Enjoy festive crafts and a special private experience with Slime Kitchen, featuring fun ASMR textures and positive vibes for all! Capture the magic of the holidays in a way that feels just right for you and your family. Date: December 7 Time: 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Location: Santa Cabin in Nordstrom Rack Court Mission Valley on Facebook / Instagram

A sensory friendly experience at the Museum Sensory Friendly Mornings is held quarterly on select Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. This program is intended for families who would enjoy and appreciate a quieter Museum experience with fewer guests and less stimulation than our general museum hours offer. Our interactive art installations vary from high-sensory activities to designated sensory-break zones that provide a range of experiences for families to enjoy with comfort and safety. The Museum strives to be an inclusive and accessible space that celebrates neurodiversity and welcomes people of all needs and abilities. Learn more about our accessibility services at the Museum here. The New Children's Museum on Facebook / Instagram