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What happens when death-care professionals and curious community members walk into the same room? We talk about death. Death Network After Hours is a casual, come-as-you-are gathering where we connect, question, share ideas, learn from each other, and reshape the conversation about death, dying and grief. This is where we lift the taboo—by talking openly about death, asking questions, sharing what we know, and exploring the many end-of-life options that can align with who we are and how we’ve lived. Half death-care pros. Half curious community. Come mix and mingle with death-care professionals, doulas, hospice folks, grief workers, funeral professionals, therapists, artistic healers, and people who are simply curious about death and dying. No panel. No presentations. No pressure to have the answers. Just people in one room, talking to each other about something that affects all of us. Hosted by Death Doulas Selena Jong, Penny Waugh, Sara Tress & Mel McClave Early bird gets the drink! The first 50 people through the door get a free drink + appetizers. Come for the drink. Stay for the conversation. That's how we Do Death Different! Questions? email hello@thedeathnetwork.com *If you RSVP on Venmo - As a business account, The Death Network is unable to reply, comment or like transactions on Venmo. Please rest assured we are tracking Venmo RSVPs The Death Network on Instagram

ImprovCon is a new 3.5-day event dedicated to the art and craft of improvisational theater, taking place August 20–23, 2026 at the Town and Country Resort. The event brings together performers, teachers, and audiences for a weekend of live performances, hands-on workshops, and panel discussions exploring the full range of modern improv. The inaugural lineup features acclaimed artists including TJ Jagodowski and David Pasquesi, Scott Adsit, Jet Eveleth, Susan Messing, and Rachael Mason, along with groups like Asian AF and 3Peat, with additional artists to be announced. Programming spans long-form and experimental improv, comedy, storytelling, and hybrid formats, offering opportunities for both seasoned performers and those new to the art form to engage with the work on stage and in the classroom. In addition to scheduled programming, ImprovCon emphasizes community and connection, creating space for collaboration and conversation among artists and audiences throughout the weekend. Passes are available in advance, and the event is currently accepting submissions for performers, educators, and panelists through April 30, 2026. Play Pass: $200 for full 3.5-day access to performances, panels, and select workshops. A limited number of early-bird passes are available at $150. Patron Pass: $400. Includes all Play Pass access plus priority check-in, priority entry to performances, and premium front-of-theater seating. Hotel Play Pass: $20 with a qualifying stay at the Town and Country Resort. Provides full 3.5-day access as part of the on-site experience. Community Access: A 40% discount on Play Passes is available for active military, teachers, and students with valid ID at check-in (use code: COMMUNITY). Additional premium workshops and seminars will be available for purchase once programming is announced. ImprovCon on Facebook / Instagram

The New City Sinfonia, under the direction of Alyze Dreiling presents it's season opening concert featuring helena Wei, pianist, performing Mozart Piano Concerto K. 467 in C major, the "Elvira Madigan." The orchestra will also perform Hovhaness's "Mysterious Mountain" and Ravel's "Mother Goose Suite." New City Sinfonia on Facebook

Nuestra Cultura will be featuring Peru and Colombia with four presenters, one author, Dr. Carlos Sanchez, "The of the Condor-A Forgotten Holocaust," story time, Danillo Was Here-Tamika Burgess-Local Author, children's book give away, pinata give away and light refreshments.

Jane Kim, backed by Bernie Sanders, could ride the progressive wave. Ben Allen has the CA Democratic party’s endorsement for the insurance commissioner job.

Sunset Sounds at The Headquarter - Ease into the weekend with an afternoon of good grooves, golden hour light, and your company. JaZz Party! plays cool and fun music for all ages that will have your toes tapping and fingers snapping. For this event, we will add some Halloween-themed jazz standards. JaZz Party! features a wonderful, female vocalist accompanied by piano, bass, and drums. We perform swinging, swaying, and groove-oriented versions of well-known songs inspired by classic recordings from artists such as Diana Krall, Norah Jones, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Natalie Cole, Laufey, and more. The Headquarters on Instagram

Ahead of Election Day, listeners send in questions about whether debates are dead, if polls are reliable for election coverage and how Trump might work with Democrats if they win control of Congress.

Explore Shibori techniques! Saturdays, Oct 10, 2-5 p.m. & Oct 17, 3-5 p.m. Beginners and more advanced dyers welcome! Ages 12+ years! Join us for a fun, hands‑on Natural Indigo Dyeing Shibori class with Instructor Sarah Winston. This 2‑day class emphasizes process over final outcomes, encouraging students to enjoy the journey of making—discovering the pleasure and satisfaction that comes from using one’s hands and eyes, building skills, and developing a thoughtful, flexible creative mind. Each student will dip their projects in a natural indigo vat to achieve the classic blue hue. Across the two days, Sarah will teach two dye‑resist techniques while students work on a bamboo scarf and a cotton scarf. On Day 1, students will learn and practice Ori‑nui shibori (stitch resist), a more intricate method where motifs are drawn and stitched with a simple running stitch. After dipping the textiles in indigo, the thread is pulled tight and the fabric is dyed. Once unstitched, the motifs reveal wondrous images and designs. On Day 2, students will explore Itajime shibori (shape resist), a playful technique where fabric is folded and pressed between shaped blocks. When unfolded, the fabric reveals beautiful kaleidoscopic designs. This class is an excellent opportunity for complete beginners as well as more advanced students who want to delve deeper into indigo dyeing with resist techniques. Ages 12+ years old. All materials included. • Military, first responder discounts.

Come dress up in your Halloween costume and cozy up to a fun Halloween Rainbow Story Time full of fun stories, song and magic!

Learn how to shoot and process 16mm motion picture film using eco-safe materials. Open to participants with all levels of experience. Learn the fundamentals of shooting 16mm motion picture film — camera loading and operation, basic lighting concepts, and how to hand-process using eco-safe photochemistry. Participants will create live portraits of themselves and receive an HD scan of their work. Transborder Film Foundation: Website