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An Austin, Texas-to-Detroit flight along April's path of totality is sold out. There are other flights with a view, though your best bet may actually be here on Earth, says one astrophysicist.

As New England sweated through a record heat wave, Montana got rare late-June snow. Firefighters are battling wildfires out West, while forecasters eye another possible tropical storm in the Atlantic.

This weekend in the arts: Contemporary ballet by female choreographers; free theater, dance and poetry; Vivaldi; open artist studios; a desert arts festival; a photographic glimpse into guaranteed basic income and more.

The longest-running U.S. public service ad turns 80 today. We're taking a look back at Smokey Bear's origin and the evolution of his message.

The holidays are a time to embrace its spirit and cheer. Here's a list of activities and events friends and families would love.

Premieres Monday, Oct. 30, 2023 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App + Encore Sunday, Nov. 5 at 4 p.m. on KPBS 2. Watch ROADSHOW's thrilling and chilling appraisals, including a MAD Issue 8 complete "Frank N. Stein" story, a German wax-head doll, and a Georgian & Victorian mourning jewelry collection. Dare to guess the top $80,000 to $120,000 find!

Comedies, action-adventures, coming-of-age tales, animation — plus that sweet, sweet movie theater air conditioning. There's something for everyone at the multiplex; our critics can help you choose.

Premieres Monday, Nov. 6 2023 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. Travel back to 2009 for terrific Tennessee treasures, including a N.Y. Celtics Barnstorming poster, ca. 1935, a 1940 Disney Fantasia animation cel, and a Newcomb College vase, ca. 1908. Can you guess the top find of the hour?

The San Diego World Affairs Council presents the Distinguished Speaker Series in partnership with the Institute of the Americas AND UCSD's Center for U.S.- Mexican Studies (USMEX) Featuring: Ambassador Jeffrey Davidow "The 2024 Elections in Mexico and the United States: Implications for the Bilateral Relationship” Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024 - 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Institute of the Americas - UCSD Campus - 10111 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037 About Ambassador Jeffrey Davidow Jeffrey Davidow served in the U.S. Foreign Service for 34 years. His professional focus was on Africa and Latin America. In Africa he served as political officer in South Africa, opened the U.S. Embassy in newly independent Zimbabwe, and was ambassador to Zambia where he was also the principal liaison to the South African National Congress headquarters in Lusaka in the period leading to Nelson Mandela's release from imprisonment. His book, A Peace in Southern Africa recounts the negotiations that led to Zimbabwe's independence. While in Africa and in the State Department's Africa Bureau in Washington, he was deeply involved in the mediation efforts to end apartheid and resolve civil wars in Angola, Mozambique, and Namibia. Ambassador Davidow's other principal area of activity was Latin America where he served as a political officer in U.S. Embassies in Guatemala, Chile, and Venezuela. He returned to Venezuela as ambassador, and was later appointed Assistant Secretary of State for the Western Hemisphere. His final posting was as U.S. Ambassador to Mexico where he spent four years and witnessed the end of one-party political domination in that country. His book, The Bear and the Porcupine: the United States and Mexico, details the issues and attitudes which both divide and unite the two nations. He retired from the State Department in 2003 with the rank of Career Ambassador (by law restricted to five active duty Foreign Service officers), and is one of the United States’ most senior and respected diplomats. Ambassador Davidow was President of the Institute of the Americas in San Diego, a leading institution in facilitating cooperation between government, business leaders and civil society representatives in the United States-Canada-Latin America. He now serves as a Senior Counselor for The Cohen Group in Washington D.C., an international business consultancy. Ambassador Davidow and his wife Joan reside in San Diego. About Richard Kiy - Richard Kiy was appointed as President & CEO of the Institute of the Americas on August 3, 2020. Kiy was formerly General Partner with Alumbra Advisors, a consulting firm with clients in the U.S, Mexico and Central America. Prior to that, Kiy served for nearly 14 years as President & CEO of the International Community Foundation (ICF) where he expanded the foundation’s grantmaking throughout Mexico and 11 other countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. While at ICF, Kiy served as Chairman and a founding board member of the US-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership. Previous to his work at ICF, Kiy spent two years with PriceSmart, Inc. as Senior Vice President, Business Development expanding its business reach into 6 countries of Central America and the Caribbean. Earlier on, he was Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary and Technical Director at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) in Washington, D.C. as well as the Acting Environmental Attaché at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City. Kiy’s other private sector experience includes having served as Vice President for Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)’s Mexican subsidiary, expanding the company’s environmental technology solutions and services business in Mexico following NAFTA’s passage. Later, he helped SAIC secure a multi-year $1.2 billion contract leading to a joint venture company with Petroleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) where he was Director of Environment, Health and Safety (EH&S) Information Systems. Kiy is a graduate of Stanford (A.B. Economics, 1984) and Harvard’s JFK School of Government (MPA, 1986). Kiy is co-author of the book Environmental Management along North America’s Borders. He serves on the Binational Advisory Board of the San Diego Natural History Museum. About Rafael Fernández de Castro Rafael Fernández de Castro is a professor, Aaron Feldman Family Chancellor's Endowed Chair in U.S.-Mexican Studies in Memory of David Feldman, and director of the school's Center for U.S.-Mexican Studies (USMEX). A former foreign policy adviser to President Felipe Calderón, he is an expert on bilateral relations between Mexico and the U.S. Fernández de Castro is founder and former chair of the Department of International Studies at Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM) in Mexico City. He has published numerous academic articles and written several books, including “Contemporary U.S.- Latin American Relations: Cooperation or Conflict in the 21st Century?” and “The United States and Mexico: Between Partnership and Conflict” with Jorge Domínguez. He also worked as the Project Director of the UNDP’s Human Development Report for Latin America 2013-14, “Citizen Security with a Human Face: Evidence and Proposals for Latin America.” He is the founder and editor of Foreign Affairs Latin America and contributes to the daily newspaper El Financiero and a regular contributor to Televisa. His current research includes a book on leadership and decision-making in Mexican foreign policy. Fernandez earned his Ph.D. in Political Science from Georgetown University, an M.P in Public Policy from the University of Texas, Austin and his B.A. in Social Sciences from the Instituto Tecnólogico Autónomo de México (ITAM).

The stage is set, the taps are ready to flow, and the 28th Annual ShamROCK Music + Beer Festival is gearing up to be the ultimate convergence of live music, green and craft beer, Irish and other grubs, games and shenanigans, and a guaranteed good time on Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter. More than a pub crawl, ShamROCK seamlessly combines the artistry of a good brew with the energetic pulse of live Celtic music, making it a must-attend event for beer and whiskey connoisseurs, music enthusiasts, Irish brethren, and anyone seeking an epic Gaelic San Diego day. Crafted to Perfection | For nearly 30 years, ShamROCK has been a tastemaker's haven, seamlessly blending the best in craft beer, Irish beer and whiskey cocktails with a carefully curated selection of Celtic rock and tribute bands. The Gaslamp Quarter becomes an urban façade of Irish rolling hills, setting the stage for an immersive experience of pub-style seating, distinctive brews, traditional Irish dance performances, classic Irish and international grubs and a musical lineup that hits all the right notes. Shenanigans Beyond the Sips and Sounds | The ShamROCK Shenanigans Block is where the fun gets interactive. From classic games like Jenga and Cornhole to quirky contests like Unicorn Races and Rainbow Streamer Relays, attendees can engage in playful revelry and light hearted donnybrook. The ShamROCK leprechaun emcee adds a dash of mischief, hosting stage showdowns with prizes that that promise to spark friendly brute & brawn. Pint Stage Lineup | 2:30pm - 3:30 pm | SKELPIN – An Irish folk group that fuses Celtic music and Spanish flamenco. 4:00pm - 5:00pm | ASS POCKET WHISKEY FELLAS – Often incorporating crowd participation of all ages, their playlist runs from Irish traditional to classic rock, drawing a wide range of appeal. 5:30pm - 6:45pm | FINNEGAN BLUE – Blending rock, bluegrass, Irish, gospel, reggae, and NOLA second line with a punk rock inspired edge. 7:15pm - 8:45pm | LEXINGTON FIELD – A fiddle rock band with original sound, catchy melodies, and high-energy live shows that you won’t want to miss! 9:15pm - 11:00pm | THE FOOKS – The iconic San Diego Irish band that you can’t live without! Get ready for a euphoric journey of musical nostalgia at the Rainbow Stage! While the Pint Stage brings you the authentic pulse of Ireland with its top Irish and Celtic acts, the Rainbow Stage is set to come alive with melodies of the region’s top tribute and cover bands playing renditions of familiar favorites. This stage is a vibrant homage to the songs that defined generations, performed by the region's most acclaimed tribute and cover bands. Rainbow Stage Lineup | 2:30pm - 3:30pm |BLINK 180 TRUE – America’s #1 Blink-182 tribute band! 4:00pm – 5:00pm | FAUX FIGHTERS – The Greatest Tribute to the Foo Fighters! 5:30pm - 6:45pm | LIES N ROSES – Passionate musicians recreating the energy of an immersive Guns ‘n’ Roses experience! 7:15pm - 8:45pm | CASSIE B – Show-stopping talent promising an experience you won’t forget. 9:15pm – 11:00pm | PAGING THE 90S – SoCal’s raddest 90’s cover band performing the top hits of the decade. Ticket Tiers to Suit Every Lad, Lass and Lil’ Tike | General Admission tickets kick off at $39, granting access to the full spectrum of festivities and live music. Elevate your experience with VIP tickets starting at $79, offering an exclusive package that includes 4 drinks, expedited entry, access to the Lucky Leprechaun VIP Irish Pub, a stylish Saint Patrick’s Day hat, upgraded restroom facilities, and a few surprises up our sleeves. ShamROCK offers Gaelic galore for the whole clan and offers Lil’ Tike tickets and Military discounts. Serving More Than Just Good Times| Beyond the revelry, ShamROCK gives back by supporting the Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation (GQHF), a non-profit dedicated to preserving the architectural, historical, and cultural heritage of the Gaslamp Quarter. Dive into the heart of San Diego's history at the Gaslamp Museum, housed in the city's oldest building, the Davis-Horton House. For more information, line-ups, tickets, and more, visit www.SanDiegoShamROCK.com