San Diego Reader

Thursday | 25

PAPER THEATRE FESTIVAL

This year’s play about shape-shifting folk legends of Hawaii will be performed in a tiny replica of a 1922 theater that’s still active in Honolulu. Annie Flager of UCSD’s Pan-Asian Staff Association will perform the play, with live music by Scott Paulson.

CALIFORNIA SUFFRAGE PARADE

The Women’s History Museum of California celebrates the 100th anniversary of women’s voting rights in California with a parade beginning at the Kate Sessions statue in Balboa Park. Participants are encouraged to wear big hats (“think Del Mar on steroids”) and bring “Votes for Women” signs.

Friday | 26

THE PAINTED WORD

See oil paintings by artist Henry Asencio accompanied by “live poetic renditions inspired by Asencio’s work” at Exclusive Collections Fine Art Galleries in Fashion Valley. Wine and “culinary delights” provided.

Saturday | 27

BEER-CON

This craft-beer conference is said to cater to “industry players and fans alike” with top names in the industry, presentations, panel discussions, and, of course, a beer garden. Topics include Beer & Social Media, Homebrewing 101, and Opening a Brewery.

Sunday | 28

THE LOVE SUICIDES AT AMIJIMA

It’s the last day to catch DangerHouse Productions’ presentation of this modern adaptation of Japanese playwright Chikamatsu Monzaemon’s tragic love story, first staged in 1721.

Monday | 29

CRAZY FOR CUPCAKES!

George Geary, author of The Complete Baking Cookbook, shows how to create “perfect cupcakes with the most decadent icings and decorations” at Great News! In the lineup: fudge cupcakes with poured ganache icing, snow-white cupcakes with white-chocolate roses, and spiced cupcakes with nutmeg icing.

Tuesday | 30

ACCIDENTAL ANARCHIST

Author Bryna Kranzler discusses her book based on the diaries of her grandfather, a Jewish officer in the Russian Army who narrowly evaded firing squads, escaped a Siberian labor camp, and traveled with Warsaw’s “King of Thieves.”

SUSHI ROLLING

Get tips for how to make your sushi rolls hold together at Roppongi when sushi chef Warren Almeda demonstrates his technique. The class begins with an overview of the history of sushi and then you can roll your own creation.

Wednesday | 31

SAGE ADVICE: GO GREEN

On this guide-led trail walk, you can learn about the “unique and rich communities of sage and chaparral, Southern California’s most extensive ecosystem.” Examine plants, spot signs of animals, and take in chance sightings of wildlife at Mission Trails Regional Park.