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Like fermentation, complex essays emerge through layering and time. In this class, you’ll practice tracing research paths and integrating outside sources into your personal narrative essay. We’ll focus on enlivening writing through research by helping you craft essays that are both intellectually grounded and supported by lyricism and story. Through close readings of researched personal essays, we’ll look at how writers braid research it into their own narratives. The session will include discussion, brief writing and research exercises, and generative prompts to support writers as you begin this process. Disclaimers Please note that you will receive your Zoom link via email 24 hours before the start of this class. If you enroll in this class less than 24 hours before it begins, please either send us a message or email us at programs@sandiegowriters.org to request your link. Please be advised that it is best to register at least a week before the start of a class to help our instructors prepare and ensure that it does not get canceled or rescheduled. Policies regarding registration, refunds, cancellations, etc. can be found on our policies page. If you would like to provide feedback regarding this class, please feel free to complete an evaluation form. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Calling all young music lovers and their families! You are invited to "The Enchanted Tail," a magical opera for young audiences performed by Opera4Kids. Proceeds support local nonprofit Resounding Joy's music therapy programs for children and youth. The first 25 kids to get tickets will receive a princess crown or fox ears of their choosing. Plus, all attendees will have the chance for a photo with the princess and the fox after the show! Opera4Kid on Facebook / Instagram

Mark your calendars for Thursday, June 11, as we celebrate the grand opening of the newest Handel's Ice Cream location in San Diego! Located in the heart of the iconic Little Italy, Handel’s invites the community to join them starting at 11:00 a.m. for a fun-filled day celebrating the arrival of their premium, small-batch ice cream. Get there early because the first 50 guests in line will receive Free Ice Cream for a Year! Throughout the day, guests can also look forward to exciting giveaways and promotional surprises. The Little Italy location will be open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., offering 48 rotating flavors, as well as pickup and delivery via DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Postmates, and catering services. For more information about Handel’s Little Italy, visit https://handelsicecream.com/store/little-italy or follow them on Instagram at @HandelsSanDiegoSouth. *Must be 18 years or older to receive the Free Ice Cream for a Year offer.

All Are Welcome: Celebrating Accessibility at the Tijuana Estuary Saturday, June 13, 2026 10 a.m.– 1 p.m. Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center 301 Caspian Way, Imperial Beach, CA 91932 This free community event will celebrate improved accessibility at the Tijuana Estuary and our ongoing commitment to expanding access to nature for all visitors. Activities will include the launch of a NaviLens wayfinding tour for visitors who are blind or low vision, ASL-interpreted nature walks, a speaker presentation, community partner booths, sensory-friendly resources, and family-friendly activities. The Visitor Center and surrounding trails are wheelchair accessible. Sensory kits and a restorative space will also be available. Parking at the Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center is free. Space is first come, first served. Bring water, use sunscreen, and wear closed-toed shoes to enjoy all the estuary has to offer.

One Night Only: The Voice Everyone is Talking About! San Diego, get ready for an unforgettable night of world-class vocal jazz with one of the most powerful, compelling voices in jazz today! For one evening only, the internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter Eugenie Jones is taking the stage at Humphreys Backstage Live. Hailed as "one of the most beautiful voices in the United States," Eugenie's self-titled release was named "Best Vocal Jazz Album of the Year" by Paris-Move, and ranked #4 on Jazz Week's top 50. She is known for her smooth and satin, "warm, husky vibrato" vocals, and an electric stage presence that passionately captures the pain you bear and the joy you radiate. Hosted by the legendary MC John Phillips, this is the West Coast event of the summer with an all-star San Diego lineup: Danny Green (piano), Justin Grinnell (bass), and Richard Sellers (drums). Event Details When: Sunday, June 14, 2026, 6 p.m. Where: Humphreys Backstage Live, 2241 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA Tickets: https://www.livenation.com/.../vvG1IZ_aCpv7eM/eugenie-jones Listen Now: ffm.to/eugeniejonesmusic

Learn how to make the perfect crunchy cucumber pickle! We'll teach you how to ferment the perfect pickle, and show other summer pickled veggie styles. Includes your own take-home mason jar of pickles! Classes are generally held outdoors (on a patio, and/or under shady trees and canopies.) Learn: We'll explain fermentation and have a brief discussion about the benefits of making and eating fermenting foods Demo: We'll show you how easy it is to start making fermented foods yourself at home! We'll demo some simple fermented pickle recipes with cucumbers, peppers, carrots, and more which are loaded with healthy "probiotic" bacteria. Taste: We'll have a variety of fermented foods to sample, such as chutney, hot sauce, and pickles Do it Together: Roll up your sleeves and make your very own batch of cucumber pickles SAVE $10 when you bring a friend or posse! Fermenters Club on Facebook / Instagram

The Athenaeum presents a local debut by the duo of pianist Emilio Solla and saxophonist Antonio Lizana. A Latin Grammy–winner and six-time Grammy nominee, Solla teams up for his 15th album, "El Siempre Mar," with rising-star Spanish flamenco-jazz vocalist and saxophonist Lizana. In their music, they join old Argentine folk songs with original compositions and a new take on Flamenco cantes de ida y vuelta (“roundtrip songs”) in a jazz setting. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram

Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary with a culinary experience. Available exclusively the weekend of July 3 and July 4 at Amaya, this five-course tasting menu is a tribute to the rich diversity and heritage of American cuisine with seasonal inspiration. Each course is thoughtfully crafted to reflect regional flavors and historic influences, from coast to coast, honoring the traditions that have shaped the nation’s culinary identity. Complementing the menu is a curated selection of beverage pairings, featuring fine wines, craft cocktails, and artisanal selections designed to elevate every dish. Elegant, immersive, and celebratory, The 250 Grand Tasting Menu invites guests to indulge in a journey through America’s past, present and future, one unforgettable course at a time. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts on Facebook / Instagram

February 1903. One of the most consequential voting rights cases in American history is about to be argued before the Supreme Court. On the bench is the revered Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes. Facing him is the brilliant Black lawyer, Wilford Smith. At stake is whether millions of Black Americans will have a say in their future or if the South will descend into the horrors of Jim Crow. Powerful and provocative, this play dramatizes a horrific era in America's past that continues to reverberate today. Don’t miss this exciting staged reading of "Justice Holmes Disposes." Featuring an all-star cast of Bo Foxworth, Tamarra Graham, Boise Holmes, Corey Jones, Jason Maddy, & Lance Arthur Smith. Directed by Andrew Barnicle. "Justice Holmes Disposes" will occur on June 15, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075. Tickets are $30 with discounts for students, military, and educators. Call 858-481-1055, or visit www.northcoastrep.org to purchase tickets. North Coast Repertory Theatre on Facebook / Instagram

Celebrate the Sky Deck 5 Year Anniversary at Le Parfait Paris on June 6! As part of the festivities, enjoy a latte or cappuccino for just $5 throughout the event. Whether you're stopping by for an afternoon pick-me-up or pairing your coffee with one of our signature pastries, it's the perfect way to join the celebration. Visit Le Parfait Paris at Sky Deck and raise a cup to five years of great food, community, and memorable moments. Le Parfait Paris on Instagram