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Founders Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson, armed with a rich Alvin Ailey lineage and a cadre of 18 spectacular dancers, have re-envisioned ballet through technical precision, athletic prowess, and sheer passion. Their blockbuster hit, STAR DUST: From Bach to David Bowie, honoring two musical icons, has rocked the dance world and will make your spirits soar! “This was simply one of the most exciting performances I’ve seen on the dance series, less a rock ballet than a rock concert…” – The Washington Post Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Occupy Thirdspace II: Plástica y palabra en TJ/SD explores the relationship between the visual arts and palabra (word). It documents the history of this relationship from the late 1980s to the present, through the work of artists who have lived and worked in Tijuana and San Diego. Palabra as a concept speaks back to the oppressive function of "Language," as a tool for colonization, assimilation, and exclusion —repurposing, translating, and changing it. Plástica y Palabra represents a collective force of impulses that cross geopolitical, racial, lingual, social, and economic borders. These practices live, give new life, and assign new meaning to their environment. Sonidero Travesura will be performing live at the gallery opening on the Dome terrace. The duo is composed of Tijuana native Omar Lizarraga and Dardin Coria. Date | Saturday, February 19 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Location | San Diego Central Library Opening Reception takes place outside on the 9th floor Dome Terrace. Mask mandates and social distancing are in place. Gallery capacity will be limited to 30 visitors at one time. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit the event's website or contact Bonnie Domingos at (619) 236-5881.

Using the instrumentation of some of the most iconic pieces in music—Mozart’s Clarinet Quintet and Schubert’s Octet and “Trout” Quintet—composers Brahms, Françaix, and Chris Rogerson create their own unique and masterful works. This show is part of La Jolla Music Society's Summer Fest 2022, with a prelude performance by Aestas Trio at 6:30 p.m. Date | Thursday, August 25 at 7:30 p.m. Location | The Baker-Baum Concert Hall at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center Get tickets here! Ticket prices ranging from $48 to $98. For more information, please visit ljms.org/events/new-wine-old-bottles or call (858) 459-3728.

Mr Twin Sister formed in 2008 under the name Twin Sister, quickly garnering critical attention from the dense homemade pop of their early EPs – "Vampires with Dreaming Kids" in 2008 and "Color Your Life" in 2010. They have been a quietly influential fixture of independent music ever since. The group released their debut LP "In Heaven" (2011) via Domino, and in 2012 their song "Meet the Frownies" was sampled by Kendrick Lamar and Dr Dre on The Recipe. Having left Domino and changed their name to Mr Twin Sister, the group re-emerged in 2014 with the low lit disco and funk of their self-titled Mr Twin Sister. The record appeared on best-of-year lists from Pitchfork, Gorilla vs Bear, TIME, and many others. In 2018 the group released Echo Arms, their most popular track to date, and Salt, their third and most diverse album yet. 2021 saw the release of the group’s fourth full length LP Al Mundo Azul, a vibrant, surreal record that swaps the group’s restrained cool for something wide awake and grinning. Mr Twin Sister has made a habit of swerving the expectations of their devoted following and critical outlets alike, recombining musical styles and dodging easy categorization as a matter of course. SOCIALS: Twitter Instagram

Opera Neo’s season-opening Aria Gala introduces the 2022 young artists, each singing a signature aria. An annual tradition, held for the first time at The Conrad, the Aria Gala is a beloved and popular event! The performance will be followed by a reception with the artists with hors d’oeuvres, wine, and dessert (all attendees are invited to the reception). Date | Sunday, July 10 at 6 p.m. Location | The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center Get tickets here! Ticket prices ranging from $47 to $88. For more information, please visit ljms.org/events/opera-neo or call (858) 459-3728.

Occupy Thirdspace II: Plástica y palabra en TJ/SD explores the relationship between the visual arts and palabra (word). It documents the history of this relationship from the late 1980s to the present, through the work of artists who have lived and worked in Tijuana and San Diego. Palabra as a concept speaks back to the oppressive function of "Language," as a tool for colonization, assimilation, and exclusion - repurposing, translating, and changing it. Plástica y Palabra represents a collective force of impulses that cross geopolitical, racial, lingual, social, and economic borders. These practices live, give new life, and assign new meaning to their environment. Ocupa Tercer Espacio II: Plástica y palabra en TJ/SD explora la relación entre las artes visuales y palabra. Documenta la historia de esta relación desde fines de la década de 1980 hasta el presente, a través del trabajo de artistas que han vivido y trabajado en Tijuana y San Diego. Palabra como concepto responde a la función opresiva del "lenguaje," como una herramienta para la colonización, la asimilación y la exclusión - reutilizándolo, traduciéndolo y cambiándolo. Plástica y Palabra representa una fuerza colectiva de impulsos que cruzan fronteras geopolíticas, raciales, lingüísticas, sociales y económicas. Estas prácticas viven, dan nueva vida y asignan un nuevo significado a su entorno. Curated by Sara Solaimani and features work by David Avalos, Elizabeth Sisco, Louis Hock, Omar Pimienta, Cog•nate Collective, Adriana Trujillo, Jaime Ruiz Otis, Charles Glaubitz, Melissa Cisneros, Marcos Ramírez ERRE, and Comité Magonista Tierra y Libertad. Sonidero Travesura will be performing LIVE at the gallery opening on the Dome terrace. The duo is composed of Tijuana native Omar Lizarraga and Dardin Coria. *Opening Reception takes place outside on the 9th floor Dome Terrace on February 19 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Mask mandates and social distancing are in place. Gallery capacity will be limited to 30 visitors at one time. Opening reception event information here. Related links: More information on the SD Public Library website SD Public Library on Instagram SD Public Library on Twitter SD Public Library on Facebook

Join us for one of the best "rock en español" experiences yet. Zinorbita and The Klub partnered up to bring you a tribute to two of the most beloved rock in Spanish bands of all times: Los Heroes del Silencio and Soda Estereo. Date | Friday, February 25 at 9:30 p.m., doors open at 9 p.m. Location | Music Box Get tickets here! Advanced admission: $27 Day-of-event admission: $37 This event is 21+ only. For more information, please visit musicboxsd.com/events/tributo-heroes-del-silencio-y-soda-stereo or call the venue at (619) 795-1337.

A 27-year-old Queens rapper took a defining hip-hop practice and reinvigorated a subgenre, in New York City and beyond.

For hours on Friday, the lead prosecutor interrogated the disgraced South Carolina attorney over his lies about stealing money and his whereabouts the night his wife and son were killed in June 2021.

To celebrate this year's Public Radio Music Day, we asked KPBS staff what they're listening to right now, and why they love it.