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Feeling lonely this November? Have a party of one! Go to dinner by yourself, check out a movie, play a video game, but wrap it up and be ready to hang out with friends and share those stories of isolation at Long Story Short! Maybe you have some funny yarns of your solo adventures, cringey tales about attempted me-time, or whatever stories you want to share that the theme inspires in you! At Long Story Short, tell your story without notes in five minutes or less, in a fun environment with no pressure. Anyone can throw their name into our hat and be called upon randomly to share their story. Or you can just watch! Long Story Short follows the idea of a campfire, where we tell tales, bond and make friends, and pass the talking stick (ok, you come up to the microphone). Take Your Turn!

Investigate the American turkey’s surprising presence in European art. Learn more about the bird through turkey calling techniques. This noisy show at the UC San Diego Library has become a community tradition. Kids are welcome (and they’ll be reciting turkey-related riddles). Presented as an old-time radio show, this celebration is filled with music, sound-effects, stories and facts of interest. Host and bandleader Scott Paulson, a UC San Diego alumnus, and Exhibits & Events Coordinator at the UC San Diego Library, has been lauded by the San Diego Union-Tribune for his entertaining shows: “an avant-garde vaudevillian, think Samuel Beckett meets John Cage.” The Los Angeles Times relayed “Paulson’s brand of G-rated fun, a sort of modern day morphing of Captain Kangaroo and Spike Jones, is always lively and at times wonderfully chaotic.” Event Details: ‣ Wednesday, November 23 ‣ Noon – 1:00pm ‣ Seuss Room, Geisel Library, UC San Diego ‣ All ages. Free. For more information about the event, please call (858) 822-5758 or spaulson@ucsd.edu

Join us for a rockin' good time with Atomic Groove on the Martini Lawn at Town and Country Resort! This outdoor event will feature delicious bites and brews from local food trucks and the property’s award-winning restaurants, all to the tune of Atomic Groove’s unique arrangements and renditions of dance jams from today to yesterday! Please note, this event is open to all ages. Bites available for purchase at Town and Country's restaurants. There will be an I.D. check onsite for consumption of alcohol. Children over 2 years old will require a purchased ticket. Children under 2 years old are free. Please follow the signs to the check-in tables to get your wristband when you arrive. Advanced Purchase General Admission tickets are $10.00 or $15.00 at the door. Ticket includes entry to the Atomic Groove concert. Parking is free at Town and Country's main parking garage. To access Town and Country's main parking garage, enter from Hotel Circle N.

DreamWorks Animation’s hit Netflix series, Gabby’s Dollhouse, will set off on a cross country journey to meet her fans at Walmart stores across the country on the Bakey with Cakey Tour. Each free in-store event will include a meet & greet and photo opportunity with the Gabby costume character, an interactive prize wheel with promotional prizes, giveaways and toy display that includes Gabby’s Purrfect Dollhouse, a Walmart Top Holiday Toy List winner, and more.

The famed closing event to San Diego Beer Week features 28 craft breweries paired with 14 local renowned chefs, including: The Golden Door (Greg Frey), The Wise Ox Butcher & Deli by Trust Restaurant Group (Brad Wise and Jeremy Harville), Pamplemousse Grille (Jeffrey Strauss), ANIMAE Waygu Steakhouse (Tara Monsod), Ballast Point Brewing Co. (Tommy DiMella), The Lodge at Torrey Pines (Paul Arias), Carbon BBQ by Buona Forchetta Restaurant Group (Hanis Cavin), WellFed (Phillip Esteban), Karl Strauss Brewing Co. (Gunther Emathinger and Corey Rapp), Kingfisher (Jonathan Bautista), Blue Bridge Hospitality (Ronnie Schwandt and Matt Sramek), Tom Hams Lighthouse (Kyle Kovar), Cove House (Lance Repp), and Goldfinch Deli by Urban Kitchen Group (Jeff Armstrong and Tim Kolanko). Unlimited samples from the chefs and brewers on the Arroyo Terrace at The Lodge at Torrey Pines.

The first ARTIST OPEN HOUSE will be held at the Brooks Theater Gallery on Saturday, November 5 from 6 to 7:30 pm to introduce a new exhibition highlighting the work of fourteen artists and their visual interpretations of ROMANCE, creating an intriguing partnership between the Gallery and the Oceanside Theatre Company youth production of Beauty and the Beast, Jr. A free event open to artists, families, art lovers and supporters, as well as the general public, the Artist Open House will feature live music, an artist working in the Gallery on their current art piece, refreshments, and a concessions bar open for purchasing beer and wine.

A woman who escaped her kidnapper by punching her way out of a homemade cell in southern Oregon likely saved other women from a similar fate, authorities said.

Bruno’s life is at a standstill. His comedic films aren’t funny and he has recently separated from his wife, Anna, with whom he has two children, Adele and Tito. When he discovers he has leukemia, secrets come to light, leading the family on a tour of rebirth which will change their relationship and teach Bruno to address his selfishness. Director Francesco Bruni doesn’t miss opportunities for humor and the film’s star, Kim Rossi Stuart carries it well. Italian with English subtitles. Year: 2020 Runtime: 101 minutes Director: Francesco Bruni Language: Italian

On average, youth in foster care move four times within the span of three years. Our volunteers help provide much needed consistency and support to ensure they have what they need to thrive during this difficult time. To help us reach our goal of providing a CASA volunteer to every youth that needs one, we need your help! With just 10-15 hours a month, you can become a CASA and make a positive impact on a foster youth. Help us provide a trained advocate for every child who needs one – click here to sign up for a volunteer information session.

Little Fish Comic Book Studio: Comic Art Creation! Learn how to unlock the awesome secrets of making your own comics, and how to improve your drawing skills, whether you like manga, Dog Man or Spider-Man! Explore the art of comic storytelling in this workshop series led by comic art experts from Little Fish Comic Book Studio. Little Fish Comic Book Studio: Fostering awareness and education for the comic art As a nonprofit educational corporation serving the San Diego region, Little Fish Comic Book Studio is dedicated to developing an appreciation of the comic art form through classes and camps directed to students of all ages and creeds, while through community partnerships and local events making an impact on the education of the public at large. Our goals are to educate students using the standards of a traditional art school and the comic book industry with the passion and the openness of a relaxed studio environment. Little Fish aims to give each student, regardless of their prior educational backgrounds, age or identity, a realistic, working understanding of what it takes to be a professional comic creator, all while giving them the catered instruction designed to better them as individual artists at a pace that works best for them. This series is part of One Book, One San Diego program: One Book, One San Diego is our region's premier literary program, presented in partnership between KPBS and over 80 public libraries, service organizations and educational institutions. Now in its 16th year, the purpose is to bring our community closer together through the shared experience of reading and discussing the same book. One Book, One San Diego is on Facebook+ @OneBookSD on Twitter