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Grant was married to Joan Washington, an acclaimed dialect coach, for 35 years. He writes about their relationship and her death from cancer in the new memoir A Pocketful of Happiness.

"The Buses Are Coming" is an exhibition from the San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art, held at Quartyard. The outdoor exhibit is on view Friday Jun. 17 through Sept. 7, 2022, featuring photography, video, sound, interviews, even augmented reality about the Freedom Riders during the Civil Rights Movement. Opening reception is Friday, Jun. 17 from 5-9 p.m. From the organizers: The San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art invites you to join us for the national opening and programming activities events celebrating the photographic exhibit “The Buses Are Coming.” The exhibit and all events take place at the Quartyard. Consider riding the San Diego Trolley to the events (Park and Market Station). Related events: Friday, June 17, 2022, 5-9 p.m. Opening Night, for "The Buses Are Coming" exhibit. Event will include live performances by the Scan-Harbor Elite Youth Ensemble, from NYC and a performance of the Freedom Rider's Musical, by San Diego based creatives Richard Allen, and Taran Gray. Thursday, July 21 & Friday, July 22, 2022, 2-9 p.m. SDAAMFA is pleased to collaborate with Lawanna Richardson, Founder of Afrofuturism Lounge to bring the Afrofuturism lounge, "Freedom Riders for the Future" to The Quartyard. Admission: Please register to attend at AfroCon.net Friday, August 5, 2022, 4-7 p.m. Get an early start to the weekend. SDAAMFA invites you to a music infused Happy Hour (No-host bar) with four of San Diego's favorite DJ's; Brian Matthews, DJ Artistic, DJ Kandu, and DJ Kool T. Sunday, August 28, 2022, 4-5:30 p.m. Yolanda Franklin, Executive Artistic Director of Common Ground Theatre presents "A Poetic Tribute to the Freedom Riders. Come and experience the works of Nikki Giovanni, Gwendolyn Brooks, Amiri Baraka, and others. Thursday, September 1, 2022, 5-7:30 p.m. Bring a friend to the exhibit and enjoy one of San Diego's favorite smooth jazz guitarist, Elliot Lawrence. Related links: San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art on Instagram Quartyard on Instagram

JFest 2022 is back! Celebrate Jewish heritage, culture, art and ideas this summer at the 29th Annual Lipinsky Family Jewish Arts Festival, presented by San Diego Rep. Experience the renowned Hershey Felder at two unmissable events. See inimitable hip hop artist Nissim Black in concert overlooking the ocean. Songstress Niki Jacobs performs the world’s most gorgeous Yiddish music. The 21st Klezmer Summit is a celebration of hope, and a tribute to Ukraine. Fall in love with Angelia Reaux and the music of Kurt Weill. Broadway icon Joel Gray shares his favorite plays. The world premiere of "In Every Generation" explores Passover for one family across several millennia. Women of Valor immortalizes six extraordinary San Diegan women in new short theatre pieces. Yehuda Hyman reflects on the road that led him to the ecstasy of Hasidic dance. Be the first to experience new works at The Whole Megillah, a mini-festival of Jewish plays. Free and paid events take place in person at San Diego Rep downtown and at venues in North County, plus online events.

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. We get to dine at a restaurant in the Valle de Guadalupe, where you can watch a polo game while eating, not to mention the flash flame dessert. Next, we get to peak behind the scenes of wildlife rescue.

Come join us for a Knotted Wall Hanging Workshop with Ama Fiber Art! This introductory class will teach you how to make a relevant, modern, sleek and stylish hanging for your home. When | July 23, 2:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Cost | $65 per person including tools and instruction Project measures approx. 12” wide with wooden dowel and 18” long Get ready for a fun and creative evening at The Lafayette Hotel as you make your very own knotted wall hanging. An instructor will guide you through the process step-by-step, and by the end of the workshop you will have a beautiful and unique piece of art to bring home. All high quality cord and materials will be provided, and food and beverages will be available for purchase. No experience necessary! For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit here!

San Diego Movie Awards First Annual Film Festival and Awards Ceremony including an opening night (August 2) benefit for Alzheimers San Diego/Imperial, two days (August 3 and 4) of shorts and features from local and international filmmakers and an Awards Ceremony on August 5. San Diego Movie Awards is in its first year as a Quarterly Film Competition – Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer – with an annual in-person festival celebrating the very best films from our quarterly competitions. The festival is held in the very heart of America’s Finest City -Balboa Park- at the Museum of Photographic Arts. To learn more about this event, click here!

After distancing himself from former President Donald Trump, the former vice president announced his bid for the White House with a video and at an event in Iowa.

From San Diego weekend arts preview (KPBS feature): Tennessee-based songwriter Adia Victoria has a voice that's atmospheric and evocative, with a powerful, curious blend of folk, country, indie rock and southern blues. Her 2021 album, "A Southern Gothic" featured guests like Jason Isbell and The National's Matt Berninger as well as Stone Jack Jones. Victoria will play the Casbah on Sunday with Olympia, Washington-based indie band Oh, Rose. Details: 8:30 p.m. Sunday, July 10, 2022. The Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., Little Italy. $18. Tickets here. Related links: Adia Victoria on Instagram Adia Victoria on Bandcamp Adia Victoria on Spotify Adia Victoria on NPR's #NowPlaying Casbah on Instagram

Long before Instagram, the male-dominated art world had censorship guidelines of its own. After a cover-up paint job, restorers will create a digital image of Artemisia Gentileschi's original work.

NPR's Don Gonyea says looking through his old baseball scorecards stirs up sweet memories from summers long past.