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Burns' six-part documentary uses voiceover, reenactors and drone footage to tell the story of America's founding. And it reminds viewers that the quest for a more perfect union is far from over.

The Coronado Public Library and the San Diego Writers Festival will host a series of writing workshops this Fall. Each focused on a different topic, writers both new and experienced will find new strategies to hone their craft. Writers who attend a workshop will have the opportunity to have the entry fee waived if they choose to participate in Acorn Publishing Debut Author contest (details available here.) This month, attendees will learn the art of memoir writing. Are you seeking a way to transform the stories of your life into a compelling, page-turning memoir? Join Tracy J. Jones, developmental editor and writing coach, for a fun, interactive writing workshop that will educate and inspire your own memoir-writing journey. Topics include: - The difference between a memoir, a personal essay, and an autobiography - Identifying your memoir's container - What's your character arc? - How to identify your memoir's theme - A checklist for effective scene writing This event will take place via zoom. Register below to receive the Zoom link for this event. https://coronado.librarycalendar.com/event/write-your-story-39857 Tracy J. Jones is a content writer, developmental editor, writing coach, and International Memoir Writers Association president. She co-produces the San Diego Memoir Showcase and co-edits the award-winning anthology, "Shaking the Tree": brazen. short. memoir. Tracy is a co-instructor for the Memoir Certificate program at San Diego Writers, Ink, and runs three writing groups. She is currently working on her memoir, "Starting Over at Ground Zero." Coronado Public Library on Facebook / Instagram

When Stacia was 21, she was struggling with severe depression. A stranger's simple question gave her safety during a time she needed it the most. Now, it's an example she's tried to follow ever since.

Join us at the Zoro Garden Theatre Festival for a celebration of the performing arts! With a wide range of performance disciplines, including singers, dancers, musicians, and buskers!

Wednesday's Christmas Eve drawing ended the lottery game's three-month stretch without a top-prize winner. Final ticket sales pushed the jackpot higher, making it the second-largest in U.S. history.

Join us for an in-studio art making experience. Come explore art making in the SDMA Museum Art Studio! Join us and create work using mediums such as drawing, painting, and mixed media and explore your creativity. Materials will be provided, or you can bring your own. No oil paints or solvents please! This is a pay-what-you-wish event. Please RSVP here to save your spot. Registration is limited to 20 people per session. Meet at the House of Hospitality, near the Prado restaurant entrance at 12:50 p.m. and look for the OPEN STUDIO sign. The San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

On the second Sunday of every month, the museum offers free admission to all visitors. No reservations are required for Second Sunday admission. From 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., explore "Alex Katz: Theater and Dance," "Yan Pei-Ming: A Burial in Shanghai," The Sculpture Garden, and what's on view in The Collection Galleries. Play Day 11 a.m.: Bring the entire family to Free Second Sunday for our family series, Play Day! Public Tour 2 p.m.: Join a free tour with an MCASD Educator, where attendees pick the theme. The Shop Presents: Soul Sunday 2 p.m.: Enjoy an all-ages, family friendly music event that features Soul Sunday hosted at MCASD. The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

In this film, Taylor Lane, an impassioned surfer, creates a functional surfboard with 10,000 littered cigarette butts collected from California beaches. “The Cigarette Surfboard” takes Lane around the world to learn from professional surfers who are working to protect and restore the health of the oceans through science, education, art, business, and political activism. Inspired by this global cast of characters, Lane returns home to California and uses the board to generate uproar on the environmental, human health, and economic impacts of cigarette butts. This immersive documentary gives viewers an up-close experience of the ocean through surfers' eyes to amplify a message of urgency and possibility regarding the well-being of our oceans. A moderated Q&A with Lane and filmmaker Ben Judkins will follow the screening. Doors will open at 5 p.m. for the Ciggy Board exhibit and refreshments. A moderated Q&A with Lane and the filmmaker, Ben Judkins, will follow the film, and speaking time will be provided to community partners, starting at 6:45 p.m. Cal State San Marcos on Facebook / Instagram

Immerse yourself in the soothing sounds of crystal bowls, chimes, and gentle instruments designed to help you unwind and restore balance. This autumn-inspired sound bath invites you to slow down, release tension, and realign with the peaceful rhythm of the season. What’s Included: Yoga beds, pillows, blankets, bolsters and weighted scented eye masks provided for your comfort Water, tea, Date: Wednesday, November 12th, 2025 Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Location: The Meditation Nook — 4710 Ruffner St, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92111 A serene evening of sound, stillness, and seasonal renewal. Parking: Free parking is available in the lot in front of The Meditation Nook and along Ruffner Street. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/falling-into-stillness-sound-bath-tickets-1950065240629?aff=oddtdtcreator The Nook on Instagram and Facebook

Immerse yourself in the soothing sounds of crystal bowls, chimes, and gentle instruments designed to help you unwind and restore balance. Let the soothing sounds of crystal bowls, chimes, and gentle instruments wash over you as you unwind and reconnect with your inner calm. This autumn-inspired sound bath invites you to slow down, release tension, and realign with the peaceful rhythm of the season. What’s Included: Yoga beds, pillows, blankets, bolsters and weighted scented eye masks provided for your comfort Water, tea, Date: Wednesday, November 5th, 2025 Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Location: The Meditation Nook — 4710 Ruffner St, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92111 A serene evening of sound, stillness, and seasonal renewal. Parking: Free parking is available in the lot in front of The Meditation Nook and along Ruffner Street. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/echoes-of-autumn-sound-bath-tickets-1949944048139?aff=oddtdtcreator The Nook on Instagram and Facebook