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Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026 at 6 p.m. on KPBS TV. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the family trees of two celebrated musicians: Lizzo and Flea - traveling across Europe, Australia and the American South to uncover long lost stories of the ancestors who inspired their work.

Join St. Paul’s Senior Services for its annual Holiday Interfaith Prayer Breakfast, a cherished San Diego tradition that brings together community and faith leaders to celebrate unity, gratitude, and service as the holiday season begins. Now in its 14th year, the event reflects St. Paul’s longstanding commitment to nurturing the spiritual, social, and physical well-being of San Diego seniors. Each November, representatives from Christian, Jewish, Muslim, and other faith communities gather to offer blessings, music and reflections, honoring the shared values of compassion, generosity, and community care. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served. Keynote Speaker: Barbara J. Menard – Volunteer and former employee at Catholic Charities and a member of the Regional Advisory Council of IVC (Ignatian Volunteer Corps) where she also serves as the Spiritual Director of Volunteers. Emcee: Dee Sanford, former Chair of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Human Dignity Award Breakfast, Community Service leader, and producer of her own weekly public access TV Show, “The Christian Business Forum” and started “African American Businesswomen of Vision.” Musical Performance: Carmelia “Toot” Bell, extraordinary gospel singer and accomplished choir director at Prince Chapel by the Sea in La Jolla. Blessings Offered By: - The Very Rev. Penelope Bridges, St. Paul’s Cathedral - Senior Rabbi Devorah Marcus, Temple Emanu-El - Yusef Miller, Interfaith Coalition for Earth Justice - Sister Susan DeGuide of Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy Complimentary Breakfast: Prepared by St. Paul’s Executive Chef, David Bunch and his dietary team and served by St. Paul’s Senior Services staff and volunteers RSVP Required – Seating is Limited. St. Paul’s Senior Services on Facebook / Instagram

This month’s nerdy lineup: - Anaya Valluvan, UCSD - Jae Calanog, SDMC - Robert Quimby, SDSU Your bi-monthly premiere of inebriated edutainment! A science event in San Diego that makes you think while you drink! It’s a bit like TED Talks, but funnier, filthier, and with your favorite beverage in hand! Science presentations, trivia, games, and networking! Join us every other month at the Kensington Club. Cash only at the bar (ATM inside), parking limited. Nerd Nite San Diego: Website / Facebook / TikTok

Many veterans turn to private companies for help filing disability claims at the Department of Veterans Affairs and then face bills that run well into the thousands of dollars.

The public is invited to meet San Diego scientists leading groundbreaking biomedical research when Scripps Research hosts its second annual Discovery Day at the Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park. With more than a dozen hands-on science activity stations led by over 50 graduate students and scientists from different Scripps Research laboratories, visitors will see amazing demonstrations and explore topics ranging from chemistry, neuroscience, viruses and vaccines, aging research, cancer biology, the gut microbiome, and more. Science enthusiasts of all ages will find fun and engaging activities at Scripps Research Discovery Day, from building candy DNA models and tasting ice cream made using liquid nitrogen, to peering at bacteria and tiny worms through microscopes, entering the tiny universe of viruses with virtual reality goggles, and learning about the latest research into new medicines that may soon provide treatments for disease. Following on the success of the first Scripps Research Discovery Day in November 2024, which was held in part to celebrate the non-profit research institute’s 100th birthday, Scripps Research is excited to return to the Fleet and connect again with members of the community for insightful conversations and shared moments of wonder. Admission to Scripps Research Discovery Day is included with general admission to the Fleet Science Center galleries. Scripps Research on Facebook / Instagram

"Town & Country" by Brian Schaefer is set in a fictional rural community just outside of city limits that has become a popular weekend getaway for a clique of gay second homeowners. The novel is set amid a congressional race between an ambitious young politician and a local bar owner, with a wide cast of characters that are so authentically human, they feel like our own family, friends, and neighbors by the final pages. Early readers have identified Brian as a writer to watch, and the trades are calling it “thoroughly engaging and intelligent (Kirkus), “engrossing” (Publishers Weekly), and “heartbreakingly authentic” (Booklist). Reserved Seating is available when "Town & Country" is pre-ordered from Warwick's Only books purchased from Warwick's will be signed. Please call the Warwick's Book Dept. (858) 454-0347 for details.

Van Der Beek played Dawson Leery on the hit show Dawson's Creek. He announced his colon cancer diagnosis in 2024.

Stream now with KPBS+. A film honoring the life, work, and impact of one of Mississippi’s most courageous voices. This powerful two-hour documentary features interviews with Evers’ family, colleagues, and historians. "Everlasting" offers a moving, personal look at his legacy in the fight for civil rights.

San Diego Comic Convention presents a one-day symposium for aspiring writers, artists, and professionals interested in the art of storytelling. SAM: Storytelling Across Media focuses on storytelling through a series of panels that cover the art of storytelling across trending topics and in diverse media, encompassing comics, books, gaming, movies, and more. Seating in all symposium events is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Panels: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Storytelling in Wrestling 12:30–1:30 p.m. Storytelling in Sound and Music 1:30–2:30 p.m. Storytelling in Audio Dramas 2:30–3:30 p.m. Science in Storytelling 3:30–4:30 p.m. Storytelling in Games: Tabletop Game Dungeon Masters & Storytellers More information is available here: https://www.comic-con.org/sam/ Comic-Con Museum on Facebook / Instagram

Lucky's Breakfast was more than a diner — it was a community. After the passing of beloved owner Lucky Wong, his family and loyal customers-turned-friends reflect on the man whose generosity, humor and daily breakfasts brought North Park together, and whose name now graces the street where generations of San Diegans gathered.