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This weekend in the arts: "C You Saturday" at ICA San Diego North; San Diego Latino Film Festival's closing weekend; "The XIX (The Nineteenth)" at The Old Globe; the de la Torre Brothers at ICA San Diego Central; "Becoming, Always" from San Diego Dance Theater; La Jolla Symphony and Chorus' "'Music of the Spheres'; and an extended run for "The Outsiders."

Don't be alone this Valentine's Day! Come adopt a pet and find the LOVE OF YOUR LIFE at the San Diego Animal Support Foundation's 15th Annual CUPIDS & CANINES Mega PetTM Adoption Event, featuring HUNDREDS of adoptable animals from shelters and rescue organizations, all in one convenient place! It all happens on Saturday, February 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Grossmont Center in La Mesa (just north of the 8 Freeway). Bring your loved ones to meet dogs, cats, kittens and puppies! Mark you calendars and check back for more details. Participating Organizations (more added daily, keep checking back): A New Life Rescue Amazing Strays Animal Advocates of the United States Animal Rescuers Without Borders (A.R.W.O.B) The Cantu Foundation Chihuahua Rescue of San Diego County Chula Vista Animal Services (Shelter) Del Mar Dog Rescue Dog is Good Friends of Cats Shelter, Inc. Friends of Humane Services Tijuana FURballs Forever Rescue Heer to Rescue It's the Pits Dog Rescue Labrador Rescuers Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue Lionel's Legacy Senior Dog Rescue Open Arms Rescue - San Diego Passion For Pitties PAWS 4 Thought Animal Rescue Pups'N Boots Dog Rescue Red Barn Rescue Rescue Fenix Tails of Mana Tragic To Magic Rescue Woofs and Wags Rescue, formerly St. Paco's (Facebook Page) SDASF organizes these annual mega adoption events in order to increase adoptions from reputable shelters and rescue agencies by bringing potential adopters and lots of dogs together in one fun, happy, stress-free environment, facilitating the matchmaking process! The participating adoption agencies are given free booth space, and admission is free to the public! For more information, contact the San Diego Animal Support Foundation at Info@SDShelters.org, www.sdshelters.org or (619) 847-8755. *The San Diego Animal Support Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization with a primary mission to increase pet adoptions from reputable shelters and rescue agencies in their network. San Diego Animal Support Foundation on Facebook / Instagram

Nimesh Patel is a comedian and Emmy-nominated writer who has risen the ranks to some of comedy’s biggest stages due to his unassailable joke writing, prolific output, and pioneering use of technology. In the past 2 years Nimesh has self-released three stand-up specials and has charted a path from sold out comedy clubs to major theaters. Nimesh most recently appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and before that made his late night debut on Late Night with Seth Meyers. His self-released specials “Jokes To Get You Through Quarantine,” “Thank You, China,” and “Lucky Lefty” have amassed millions of views. His first writing job came after Chris Rock saw him perform standup and hired him directly to write for The Academy Awards in 2016 and tour with him. Since then, he has written for “Saturday Night Live,” “A Little Late with Lilly Singh,” The White House Correspondents Dinner, and was a producer for “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee.” Please Note: This event is recommended for mature audiences. Connect with Nimesh Patel on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Join us during opening day on Free Third Thursday, March 16 from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Enjoy free admission, two new special exhibitions, and live music by the Cumbia band La Diabla.About the exhibitions:"Celia Álvarez Muñoz: Breaking the Binding" — Enter a world of visual stories and rhymes. Aimed at cultural recovery, Celia Álvarez Muñoz spoofs the viewer with bilingual puns, mistranslations, and word play. Join her in a conversation about assimilation through colorful, innuendo-filled murals and photography."Griselda Rosas: Yo te cuido" — The artist’s first solo museum exhibition presents new textile drawings and sculptural installations that explore themes of inheritance and intergenerational knowledge. Rosas, who is based between San Diego and Tijuana, adopts embroidery skills learned from her mother, grandmother, and aunts, often using her young son’s drawings as foundations.

This weekend in the arts: Cecilia Wong Kaiser at BFree; Ana Carrete at Lang Books; Ephrat Asherie Dance at ArtPower; Tasha Smith Godinez album release; 'Into the Woods' at Ovation Theatre; Tom Driscoll at SIP; 'The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci' at The Old Globe and Lunar New Year events across the county.

This weekend in the arts: The Rosin Box Project's "Empower"; "25 Million Stitches" at the Mingei; Caltrans' "Clean California CommUNITY Days" on the I-15; Mali Irene and Joshua White; free San Diego Symphony concerts in the South Bay; the San Diego Opera's "Tosca"; and Sew Loka celebrates 10 years.

This weekend in the arts: Site-specific fiber art, a dark spin on Saint-Saëns, books galore, Filipino-American dance, Picasso on stage and more.

Premieres Sunday, May 28, 2023 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV and KPBS.org / PBS App + Encore at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. Live streaming will also be available on YouTube and on the program's website. America’s national night of remembrance takes us back to the real meaning of the holiday through personal stories and tributes interwoven with musical performances. Featuring an all-star line-up with the National Symphony Orchestra, the deeply moving and reverential night brings us together as one family of Americans to honor the service and sacrifice of our men and women in uniform, military families and all those who have given their lives for our country.

Peppa, George, Mummy Pig, and Daddy Pig are throwing a Sing-Along Party and you are invited! In this new show you can join in the fun as Peppa and friends teach some of their favorite songs. Dance, clap, and sing with Peppa and her family along with PedroPony,Suzy Sheep, and Gerald Giraffe. Blow up those balloons and get the disco ball ready as you and your family party along with Peppa in this 60-minute interactive musical adventure! Sensory Notice: This show contains Flashing Lights, Haze (Fog), and Confetti Peppa Pig's Photo Experience Make the most of your experience with Peppa Pig’s Adventure Photo Experience. This one-of-a-kind Photo Experience allows you and your family to experience a unique photo opportunity by jumping in a mud puddle alongside Peppa Pig & Friends. Here’s how it works: Photo Experience ticket purchasers should go to the Will Call window at the Box Office on the show day to pick up their passes and after-show instructions. Each adult and child (age two and up) in a group must have a Photo Experience ticket in order to attend. The Photo Experience will start shortly after the end of show. For the safety of all guests and performers, no touching or hugging will be permitted Please make sure to bring your camera, as you will want to capture every moment! Parents, please note that while most children are excited to meet their favorite characters up-close, others can feel frightened. If your child is scared or hesitant, we recommend moving to the back of the line; This will allow your child the extra time they may need to warm up and see how they interact with other children present. For the safety of all guests and performers, no touching or hugging will be permitted. **Admission to the performance is not included in the Photo Experience ticket. This is a separate upgrade that must be purchased in advance. **Children age 12 and under must be accompanied by a Parent/Guardian. Each Child, Parent or Guardian must have a show ticket as well as a Photo Experience ticket to attend. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

This weekend in the arts: the third annual North Park Book Fair; "Art for the People" at Oceanside Museum of Art; a City Heights music festival; Black Music Month in Logan Heights; women composers at Le Salon de Musiques; "Destiny of Desire" closes at The Old Globe; and Mass Creativity Day (and a new Painted Object) at The New Children's Museum.