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This weekend in the arts: Brian and Ryan, San Diego Dance Theater, Andrea Beatriz Arango, "El Milagro del Recuerdo," dozens of performances at December Nights, live music picks and more arts events in San Diego.

In collaboration with Pacific Arts Movement (Pac Arts) and the San Diego Asian Film Festival, join us on Free Third Thursday, February 15 for a film screening of "Wisdom Gone Wild" by Rea Tajiri. "Wisdom Gone Wild" is a vibrant and tender cine-poem. Rea Tajiri collaborates with her Nisei mother as they confront the painful curious reality of wisdom ‘gone wild’ in the shadows of dementia. Made over 16 years, the film blends humor and sadness in an encounter between mother and daughter that blooms into an affectionate portrait of love, care, and a relationship transformed.  Refreshments will be available for purchase from The Kitchen.

We asked visual search scientists, a metal-detecting enthusiast and a detective to share the most effective strategies to find missing objects.

Premieres Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS App. Using his camera as a “weapon against injustice,” Chinese American photographer Corky Lee’s art is his activism. His unforgettable images of Asian American life empowered generations. This film’s intimate portrait reveals the triumphs and tragedies of the man behind the lens.

In 2022, Jewish Family Service of San Diego rolled out San Diego for Every Child Guaranteed Income Project – the first of its kind in the region – which provides direct cash assistance to those in need. To share the moving stories of those impacted by this pilot program JFS has created “The Bigger Picture: Guaranteed Income for the Future of San Diego” – a traveling photo exhibit comprised of 20 vibrant oversized photos with poignant glimpses into the everyday lives of the families assisted, in their homes, caring for their children and at work. “We are thrilled to have partnered with humanitarian photographer Michele Zousmer for this powerful exhibit,” Khea Pollard, director of economic mobility and opportunity for Jewish Family Service, said. “This beautiful photo series depicts heartwarming, intimate moments that bring our community together and convey the kind of life we can – and should – collectively provide for our children and families.” The event includes a panel conversation with program participants and the photographer, and light refreshments. Jan. 29 to Feb. 9 (touring exhibit continues throughout 2024) Opening Reception: Wednesday, Feb. 7, 6-7:30 p.m. A Reason To Survive (ARTS) on Facebook / Instagram Jewish Family Service of San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

In New Hampshire, it's relatively easy to get your name on the presidential primary ballot — so there's a slew of lesser-known candidates seeking a spotlight for ideas and, well, performance art.

Composer Laura Kaminsky's intimate new opera, Lucidity, centers on an aging opera singer, portrayed by the 80-year-old soprano Lucy Shelton, dealing with the effects of memory loss.

From So Say We All, the local literary arts and storytelling nonprofit, it's the VAMP Nonfiction Showcase! We're kicking off our 2024 storytelling season at the Whistle Stop with "So You're Telling Me There's a Chance." Never tell us the odds, never suggest we listen to reason—we’re taking the shot no matter how dumb it may seem in January with a storytelling show about the longest chances and the unreasonable people who took them, with predictably mixed results. Come grab a drink and enjoy a night of truth and comedy with local storytellers. Connect with So Say We All on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

A research group is testing a new suicide prevention model in rural Alaska Native villages: supporting cultural activities that strengthen community bonds and a sense of shared purpose.

Meet the candidates and learn what's at stake with KPBS' primary election guide for the city of San Diego mayor.