Getting It Down: Words on the Page

San Diego Writers, Ink 2730 Historic Decatur Road, Room 204, San Diego, CA, United States

For those who want to write a novel, screenplay, short story—anything at all, the first step is to start writing. This lively and inspiring workshop will show you how to get started. Within the friendly setting of like-experienced writers, you’ll practice the craft of writing through group exercises and spontaneous discussions. You’ll not only learn […]

Flash Fiction: The Art of Abbreviation

San Diego Writers, Ink 2730 Historic Decatur Road, Room 204, San Diego, CA, United States

This form of short fiction is called by many names: sudden, short-short, instant, fast, micro, and postcard, to name just a few. But there's more to the form than word count and in this workshop we'll explore what’s required besides brevity. Participants will learn techniques for creating “fast and furious” fictions (50 words to 1500 […]

Operation Improv

Finest City Improv 3746 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, California, United States

This seven-week class will meet on Saturdays: October 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16, 23, and December 7 (Skip November 30). Each session is 2 hours.Invite more creativity, spontaneity, and fun into your every day life. A super fun 2-hour class for 7-weeks with two shows - one mid-term show and one end-of-term class show. […]

Photography Graduation Gallery

Outside the Lens 125 14th Street, San Diego, California, United States

Come check out a gallery of photographic work by military-connected artists. Leading up to this show, the photographers spent six weeks learning the science behind the camera, the art of storytelling, and combined those to build a narrative through imagery. var exampleCallback = function() { console.log('Order complete!'); }; window.EBWidgets.createWidget({ // Required widgetType: 'checkout', eventId: '1014508220397', […]

Free

Comedy Bootcamp Graduation Show

Mic Drop Comedy 8878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, California, United States

Looking for laughs? You're in the right place.These military veterans have spent six weeks learning the ins and outs of stand-up comedy, and now they're ready to make you laugh your ASAP off.ASAP's Comedy Bootcamp is the first-ever stand-up comedy class exclusively for the veteran and military community.Join us at this performance to support the latest class […]

$10

Smokin’ & Jokin’ Open Mic

American Legion Post 416 210 W F St, Encinitas, California, United States

Join some of San Diego’s funniest people at this military-friendly Open Mic! This show features ASAP Alumni, military-connected comedians, and local talent.This open mic is run by veterans and prioritizes veteran and military family performers, but we welcome non-military affiliated comics as well. Interested in performing? Sign up here.All are welcome at this event and venue. […]

Free

Smokin’ & Jokin’ Open Mic

American Legion Post 416 210 W F St, Encinitas, California, United States

Join some of San Diego’s funniest people at this military-friendly Open Mic! This show features ASAP Alumni, military-connected comedians, and local talent.This open mic is run by veterans and prioritizes veteran and military family performers, but we welcome non-military affiliated comics as well. Interested in performing? Sign up here.All are welcome at this event and […]

Free

Improv Comedy Graduation Show

Finest City Improv 3746 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, California, United States

Join us to celebrate the talents of these quick-witted graduates from ASAP’s Improv Comedy class. Participants spent the last seven weeks mastering the fundamentals of unscripted, spontaneous improv comedy.As a member of the audience, you can get involved in the show by offering prompts to set the scene for these improvisers.This show is produced in […]

Smokin’ & Jokin’ Open Mic

American Legion Post 416 210 W F St, Encinitas, California, United States

Join some of San Diego’s funniest people at this military-friendly Open Mic! This show features ASAP Alumni, military-connected comedians, and local talent.This open mic is run by veterans and prioritizes […]

Free

Introduction to Voice Acting

San Diego Writers, Ink 2730 Historic Decatur Road, Room 204, San Diego, CA, United States

Step up to the mic and bring your voice to life! Join professional voice actor Dave Rivas in this dynamic and engaging workshop designed to introduce you to the exciting […]

“Craft a Personal Narrative” Storytelling Workshop

San Diego Writers, Ink 2730 Historic Decatur Road, Room 204, San Diego, CA, United States

Everyone has a story to tell—what’s yours? In this interactive workshop, master storytellers Li-Anne Rowswell Mufson and Marilyn McPhie will guide you through the art of crafting a compelling personal […]

Storytelling Bootcamp

San Diego Writers' Ink 2730 Historic Decatur Road, Room 204 (Inspirations Gallery), San Diego, California, United States

This six-week class will meet on Saturdays: March 1, 8, 22, 29, April 5, and 12 (Skip March 15). Each session is 3 hours.In this six-week class, you’ll transform your real-life […]

Introduction to Voice Acting

San Diego Writers, Ink 2730 Historic Decatur Road, Room 204, San Diego, CA, United States

Step up to the mic and bring your voice to life!Join professional voice actor Dave Rivas in this dynamic and engaging workshop designed to introduce you to the exciting world […]

Paint Your HEART Out!

Art on 30th 4434 30th Street, San Diego, California, United States

Join us for an engaging workshop where you'll create an expressive abstract Valentine's heart! Using a variety of vibrant colors and techniques, participants will explore their emotions and translate them […]

Comedy Bootcamp

San Diego Writers' Ink 2730 Historic Decatur Road, Room 204 (Inspirations Gallery), San Diego, California, United States

This six-week class will meet on Sundays: March 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6, and 13. Each session is 3 hours.Learn the basics of standup comedy in this six-week class taught by professional comics. The class ends with a graduation show where you’ll deliver a five-minute comedy set to a public audience. Our 600+ graduates […]

The Joy of Improv

Finest City Improv 3746 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, California, United States

This six-week class will meet on Saturdays: March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 12, and 19. Each session is 3 hours.Invite more creativity, spontaneity, and fun into your every day life. Learn to play fun improv games and create hilarious 2-person scenes in a safe and friendly atmosphere. Collaborate with others, gain confidence, stay in […]

Turning Real Life into Fiction

San Diego Writers' Ink 2730 Historic Decatur Road, Room 204 (Inspirations Gallery), San Diego, California, United States

This four-week class will meet on Mondays: March 31, April 7, 14, and May 5 (skip April 21 & 28). Each session is 2 hours. “If you’ve survived childhood, you’ve got enough material to last a lifetime,” Flannery O’Connor famously said. Writers have always used real life experiences as a source for material. In fact, […]

Acting Your Truth

The Actor's Place 2525 Camino del Rio South, Suite 160, San Diego, California, United States

This six-week class will meet on Wednesdays: April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and May 7. Each session is 3 hours.This 6-week class is open to anyone and does not require any previous acting or writing experience. Through a guided process, participants will create and perform a monologue based on your experiences, ideas and inspirations. […]