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Pizzo’s Millenia is partnering with Club Kokomo Spirits for a laid-back, flavor-forward Sunday brunch that brings together San Diego sunshine, coastal spirit and a touch of island escapism. Guests can expect classic brunch favorites reimagined with a rum-inspired twist like a Rum Panna Cotta French Toast. The morning promises good company, great food and a taste of California craftsmanship at its finest. Guests will also enjoy complimentary tastings from Club Kokomo Spirits and a raffle featuring a bottle of Kokomo rum and Pizzo’s gift cards. What Makes This Event Unmissable: A relaxed yet elevated brunch experience celebrating San Diego’s creative culinary scene. An opportunity to taste award-winning, locally distilled rums from Club Kokomo Spirits—co-founded by Mike Love of The Beach Boys and master distiller Geoff Longenecker. A playful mix of beach-town ease and artisanal quality that captures the heart of Southern California living. About Club Kokomo Spirits: Founded by Mike Love, co-founder of The Beach Boys and San Diego’s own Geoff Longenecker, Club Kokomo Spirits embodies the harmony of craft, community and coastal escapism. Every bottle reflects their shared vision to elevate rum with authenticity, artistry and joy—crafted locally at their San Diego distillery without shortcuts or additives. From their award-winning artisanal rums to their double gold ready-to-drink cocktails, Club Kokomo celebrates quality and connection—offering a modern, sun-soaked take on the Caribbean classic. It’s rum made with heart, inspired by “Good Vibrations,” and meant to be shared. About Pizzo’s Millenia: A local favorite in San Diego’s Millenia district, Pizzo’s is known for its warm hospitality, Italian-inspired comfort food and thoughtful collaborations that bring the community together. Their Sunday brunches are an ongoing invitation to slow down, connect, and savor the good things—this time, with a tropical twist. Join Pizzo’s and Club Kokomo Spirits for a Sunday morning filled with sunshine, flavor and a toast to the easy rhythm of San Diego life. Club Kokomo Spirits on Facebook / Instagram

Some characters follow the rules—yours won’t. This class is a high-energy, hands-on workshop designed to help you create bold, flawed, and irresistibly compelling characters. Through interactive exercises and expert techniques, you’ll craft characters who scheme, charm, deceive, and take risks—characters readers can’t help but root for (or obsess over). Whether they’re stealing a kiss or a kingdom, your characters will leap off the page, leaving a trail of intrigue in their wake. If you want to write fiction that crackles with life and keeps readers hooked, this is the workshop for you. By the end of this workshop, participants will: - Craft characters who break rules, steal hearts, and captivate readers. - Write dialogue that reveals subtext, manipulation, and motivation. - Push characters into bold, defining moments. - Leave with concrete scenes and a clear sense of their character’s depth. 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

The United States and Ukraine have reached a consensus on several critical issues, but sensitive issues around territorial control in Ukraine's eastern industrial heartland remain unresolved.

Hundreds of new Christmas songs are released every year, but each time December rolls around, the same small handful of classics races to the top of the charts. Will anything new ever break through?

At the Plum Island Museum of Lost Toys and Curiosities, one-time treasures bring back memories and are a reminder of the eternal life of plastic waste.

Don’t miss the final weekend of "Hiding in Plain Site," the debut solo exhibition from award-winning multidisciplinary emerging artist and designer Joseph A. Henseler. Join us for a live Artist Q&A as Joseph leads a timely, thought-provoking conversation on today’s most pressing creative topics: AI and the future of art, art as resistance and connection, why collecting art matters, and how we can stay human in an image-saturated world. Joseph, who graduated Ball State University with a degree in architecture, apprenticed in the studio of artist James Hubbell and has taught at NewSchool of Architecture, has transformed Union Hall into a space for curiosity, healing, and raw creative energy. With over 30 years of experience blending art, architecture, and activism, his Q&A promises an honest dialogue about what art can do, and why it still matters. The event is free and open to all. Come for the art. Stay for the conversation. Joseph A. Henseler on Facebook / Instagram

This weekend in the arts: Ewa Słapa at Best Practice; curtains rise at The Joan; City Ballet's Sinatra-themed dance; plus indie rock and more live music.

6-Week Series to Build Your Skills! Sundays, Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5 & 19, from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., with the last class of the series from 10 a.m. – 1p.m. Learn the fascinating and ancient art form of ceramics with Meg, a full time potter, in this 6-week wheel series. Whether you’re a beginner or intending to deepen your relationship, all are welcome to experience the world of clay in this fun and friendly environment. By focusing on techniques to confidently create functional and aesthetic pottery, we will learn creative design, how to throw on the wheel, trimming and glazing! Projects will be ready to pick up 3-4 weeks after the last class. Beginners welcome. Ages 16+ years We recommend that each student bring an apron to wear and an older towel or a cloth rag. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • Homeschool funds accepted. • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Online prediction markets, like Polymarket and Kalshi, were under intense scrutiny in the Biden administration. But Trump officials are embracing the controversial apps, raising new fears about election interference ahead of the midterms.

Learn to throw ceramics on a wheel! Wednesdays, August 27, September 3, 10, 17, October 1 From 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., with the last class of the series from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Learn the fascinating and ancient art form of ceramics with Meg, a full time potter, in this 5-week, weekday evening wheel series. Whether you’re a beginner or intending to deepen your relationship, all are welcome to experience the world of clay in this fun and friendly environment. By focusing on techniques to confidently create functional and aesthetic pottery, we will learn creative design, how to throw on the wheel, trimming and glazing! Projects will be ready to pick up 3-4 weeks after the last class. Beginners welcome. Ages 16+ years We recommend that each student bring an apron to wear and an older towel or a cloth rag. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram