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For 20 years, teens from around the country have come to Washington, D.C. to compete in the national Poetry Out Loud finals.

Premieres Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. The film tells the story of the quiet revolutionaries who made a simple idea happen. From the pioneering women behind the "Free Library Movement" to today's librarians who service the public despite working in a contentious age of closures and book bans, meet those who created a civic institution where everything is free and the doors are open to all.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WBAA listener Bob Kozak of Lafayette, Indiana, and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

Since the remnants of Hurricane Helene hit Asheville, most of the city has been without running water. The people of Asheville have devised elaborate systems to stay clean and flush their toilets.

A federal judge in Maryland granted a preliminary injunction that bars DOGE staffers from accessing non-anonymized personal data at the Social Security Administration.

Experience the absurd and hilarious world of Eugène Ionesco's "The Bald Soprano" and "The Lesson," two iconic masterpieces of 20th-century theatre! "The Bald Soprano" takes you on a whimsical ride through nonsensical dialogue and surreal situations, where everyday conversation spirals into chaos, leaving you questioning reality and language itself. "The Lesson," a darkly comedic power struggle between a domineering professor and his unsuspecting student, brims with tension and absurdity, making it a thrilling and thought-provoking theatrical experience. Don't miss these brilliant works that challenge convention, delight the senses, and leave you laughing and thinking long after the curtain falls! Featuring some of North Coast Rep's favorite actors: David Ellenstein, Katie MacNichol, Crystal Sershon, Bruce Turk, Rachael Van Wormer and Christopher Williams "The Bald Soprano" and "The Lesson" will occur on Jan. 27, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075. Tickets are $30 with discounts for students, military, and educators. Call 858-481-1055, or visit www.northcoastrep.org to purchase tickets.

Enjoy picturesque views of the San Diego Bay at Garibaldi. Located on the third floor of InterContinental San Diego, the Mediterranean-inspired restaurant will satisfy all your cravings with a buffet featuring everything from fresh seafood and BBQ to desserts and more. Start off with delicious antipasto, ahi tuna ceviche, poached prawns, oysters and an assortment of seasonal salads. Then move onto BBQ favorites including carved smoked barbeque brisket, roasted kurobuta pork rack or opt for grilled local swordfish and fried Sicilian pizza spincione. The buffet is priced at $105 for adults and $45 for ages 4-12, and will have two seatings, one at 6:45 p.m. and another at 8:30 p.m. just in time for the fireworks! Reservations can be made online. Visit: https://resy.com/cities/san-diego-ca/venues/garibaldi?_gl=1

Commemorate the start of the 2025 Concours season at the famed La Jolla Concours VIP Soirée, hosted on the Concours field at Ellen Browning Scripps Park on Friday, April 25, 2025, from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. This exclusive party includes gourmet cuisine from over 20 of San Diego’s top restaurants, craft cocktails from a premium open bar, and live music that complements the stunning coastal backdrop. Guests will also enjoy a sneak preview of rare vintage automobiles from the Concours lineup. This sophisticated soirée has a long history of selling out, and with its chic ambiance and luxury touches, it’s a must-attend event to kick off the Concours weekend. Visit: La Jolla Concours d’Elegance VIP Opening Soirée 2025 La Jolla Concours d'Elegance on Instagram and Facebook

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS App + Encore Thursday, May 23 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV. Test cook Keith Dresser makes host Julia Collin Davison a Southern Thai speciality, Khua Kling (Pork Stir-Fry). Science expert Dan Souza explains how broccoli and dogs are more similar than you think, and test cook Elle Simone Scott makes host Bridget Lancaster Khao Niaow Ma Muang (Sticky Rice with Mango).

Angela Alsobrooks of Maryland and Lisa Blunt Rochester of Delaware, both Democrats, won their Senate races on Tuesday — doubling the number of Black women who have been elected to the chamber.