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Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV. This is a 56-minute narrated film that unfolds along the shores of Cape Ann and in the heart of Mexico’s forested volcanic mountains. Every stage of the butterfly’s life cycle is experienced in vibrant close-up, from mating to egg to caterpillar to adult, and set against the backdrop of sea and forest, sun and wind.

Bodhi Tree Concerts' "Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote' transforms a children's story about a magical odyssey into a chamber opera.

Creative Cultures Arts Festival is back for its third installment. Creativity Suitcase will boast six arts booths and three vibrant dances from around the world. To celebrate Native American Heritage Month, there will be a regional dance and game, as well as marigold and monarch art-making to honor Día de los Muertos and plenty more. Join this family-friendly event and connect through cultural expressions. Hands-on arts-marking workshops • Monarch butterfly painting • Leaf-rubbing printmaking • Paper marigold-crafting • Ojo de Dios weaving • Native American game playing • Bookmark-making Vibrant music and dance • Native American cultural dance • Flamenco Fusion Dance • Egyptian Folklore Cane Dance City of Carlsbad on Facebook / Instagram

The Carlsbad Flower Fields opened March 1, featuring early blooms, an expanded butterfly encounter and special events.

Come to the pristine garden in the heart of the city at the San Diego Chinese Historical Museum for an afternoon of Chinese love stories, told up close and in-person. Experience the tale of the "Butterfly Lovers," and many more. Stories to enthrall and engage. Members of Storytellers of San Diego, Jim Dieckmann, Aunt Li-Anne and Linda Brown tell tales of devotion, destiny and transformation. Afterward, stay and enjoy the exhibits in the museum. Suitable for ages 12 and up.

Support spring emergence with pollinator-friendly garden practices. As spring approaches, pollinators are waking up and looking for food! Learn how to create habitat that supports bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other beneficial insects throughout their life cycles. We'll discuss plant selection for year-round blooms, nesting sites, water sources, and pesticide-free practices. Discover how your garden can become a sanctuary for these vital creatures while improving your own harvests and garden health. Since 1972, we've focused on simple growing methods, time-tested advice, and locally-grown plants. We'd love to invite you down to our open-air canyon classroom for casual learning, informed by over 50 years of experience. Free to attend, no RSVP required. Class times can change or shift, we recommend you check our website for the most up-to-date (cityfarmersnursery.com). Parking Notice for Class Participants If you're attending a free class and are able to walk a short distance, please consider parking on Altadena Ave and walking over. This keeps our lot available for customers shopping at our three businesses who may be on tight schedules. When classes fill up, a full parking lot can prevent other shoppers from visiting our stores. By parking on the street, you help ensure everyone can access our businesses. Planning to shop? No worries! You can easily swing back through our "Loading Zone" after class for convenient drive-up loading of bulky purchases—no parking required. To sign up for our monthly email which includes class schedule: https://cityfarmersnursery.com/newsletter City Farmers Nursery on Facebook / Instagram

Are you ready for an NYE alternative that actually leaves you feeling refreshed? Secure a substantive start to 2026 with this soul-nourishing event. This celebration trades the traditional noise for deep presence and genuine connection. Your Mindful Journey Includes: 1. Decompress with a restorative 45-minute Sound Bath to release the past year's tension. 2. Define your purpose in a guided reflection and intention-setting 3. Create a bespoke Aromatherapy Blend to anchor your intention and carry your purpose into the new year. 4. Celebrate with a Mocktail of your own creation and a festive toast at 9 p.m. PST, honoring the new year on East Coast time. Perfect for those seeking clarity, meaning, and a quiet, fulfilling start to 2026. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-mindful-nye-celebration-tickets-1975646594146?aff=oddtdtcreator The Chrysalis: Monarch Center for the Arts on Instagram and Facebook

Members of the Iranian diaspora in Los Angeles react to the war between Iran, the U.S. and Israel.

The monarch revealed the positive outlook in a recorded message broadcast on British television as part of a campaign to promote screening, which increases the likelihood of successful treatment.

Where Native Plants Thrive, We Thrive When native plants flourish, they create gardens full of life where everything is connected. Songbirds return, butterflies flutter by, and the landscape feels alive in a way that ordinary gardens do not. The 2026 San Diego Native Garden Tour invites visitors to explore this living connection across private gardens throughout the San Diego City region south of I-8 and west of SR-125 — all within San Diego’s coastal zone. This self-guided, two-day tour features gardens in southern San Diego on Saturday and in northern San Diego on Sunday, highlighting how native plants bring beauty, biodiversity, and resilience to urban landscapes. Visitors will see a variety of gardens — from small urban retreats to expansive landscapes — each with at least 60 percent native plants. Many feature plant signage linked to Calscape, the California Native Plant Society’s online database for California native plants, connecting guests with detailed plant information and design ideas through the tour booklet and website. Behind the scenes, a vibrant community of garden owners, artists, designers, volunteers, sponsors, and partners brings the tour to life, sharing creativity, expertise, and passion for native plants. For the first time, select gardens will offer Garden Tour T-shirts — beautiful, wearable art designed to share the tour’s spirit beyond the weekend. Tickets are now on sale, with EARLY-BIRDPRICING THROUGH THE END OF JANUARY. Artist applications are open through January 31, 2026, and sponsor applications are open through February 21, 2026. Proceeds support CNPS San Diego’s outreach and restoration programs, including the Bird Park Teaching Garden in Balboa Park. The California Native Plant Society - San Diego Chapter on Facebook / Instagram