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Join us for a riveting 90-minute dance performance and conversation with the artists that delve deep into the heart of cultural convergence, narrating a story of unity, diversity and shared history through the universal language of dance. This captivating spectacle is an homage to the intricate tapestry of identities that emerged from nearly four centuries of Spanish colonization, weaving together the distinct but interconnected cultures of Mexico, the Philippines and Spain. At the core of "Mestizaje" is the celebration of mestizaje itself—a term that historically signifies the process of cultural and racial mixing between Indigenous peoples of the Americas and Europeans. This performance, however, expands the concept to encapsulate the rich exchange among the three regions, highlighting how each culture has been indelibly shaped by the others. Featuring two San Diego based dance companies: Danzarts and PASACAT

The announcement follows harsh criticism from the Trump administration about California and other states granting licenses to people in the country illegally.

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV. There are only two accepted representations of William Shakespeare that are considered “official,” but a portrait that has been hanging over a mantelpiece for the last 50 years could be the third. It could be worth as much as $200 million.

Scientists have extracted the oldest RNA molecules out of a woolly mammoth, gaining a snapshot into the processes at work in the extinct mammal's body just before it died.

And on Apple TV, a touching and surprisingly funny new documentary about the poet Andrea Gibson and their struggle with cancer.

Sirāt tells the story of a man searching for his lost daughter at a rave in the Sahara Desert. Though it carries echoes of earlier cinema, nothing about this film feels derivative or secondhand.

The 2025 San Diego International Fringe Festival wrapped with standout performances, big wins and powerful stories from local and international artists.

Visit 14 independent bookstores over three days, collect stamps in your literary passport and earn prizes during San Diego’s annual book crawl.

Hear from the 71-year-old San Diego immigration court watcher who says she was handcuffed and detained after an ICE agent accused her of assault. Then, will the county allow a neighborhood golf course to be converted into a sand mine? Also, in part two of our interview, hear what it is about the U.S. that keeps the author of “How Civil Wars Start: And How to Stop Them,” up at night. And, Voice of San Diego’s education reporter Jakob McWhinney is back to talk about the impact of declining public school enrollment. Finally, what are the long-term consequences of last year’s South Bay battery fire?

In a corner of San Diego often overlooked, three childhood friends found purpose in graffiti art. What began as a creative path away from gang life eventually drew attention from law enforcement and changed the course of their lives in unexpected ways.