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The Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park will introduce you to an umbrella monster and more.

Art Nouveau, 1890–1915 Presented by Diane Kane Mondays, March 31, April 7, 14 & 21, 2025 The international art movement known as Art Nouveau flourished from the early 1890s to 1914. Rejecting historical references and traditional geometric forms, it featured florid vegetation, sinuous lines, and asymmetry. Although the design approach encompassed all visual art forms, it was most prevalent in architecture and the decorative arts. Furniture, mirrors, metalwork, art glass, carved plaster, and intricate paneling all featured the signature “whiplash” lines of Art Nouveau. Originating in Brussels, and highlighted in the Exposition Universelle of 1900 (better known in English as the 1900 Paris Exposition), the style is strongly associated with the wealthy and fashionable. Popularized in smaller cities, the style easily integrated into new building types—elegant apartments, boutique retail, brasseries, bistros, and cabarets—associated with sophisticated urbanization. In four richly illustrated lectures, this series will examine the style’s Belgian origins and its regional variations in Paris, Vienna, and Barcelona during the 1890–1915 period.

The children's book author best known for her Oliver and Amanda Pig series has died at 87. Van Leeuwen wrote nearly 60 books, some of which sold millions of copies.

The so-called de minimis exemption allowed Chinese and Hong Kong retailers to ship millions of packages worth $800 or less directly to U.S. consumers. That loophole will close May 2.

Honeybee populations are again declining, threatening crops. But the honeybee is not the only bee that can work in the fields.

Experience the breathtaking drama of King Tides during High Tide Brunch at The Marine Room, back by popular demand on January 11 & 12 from 7 a.m. to Noon. Indulge in a luxurious brunch buffet featuring fresh seafood, prime tenderloin, and an array of sweet and savory dishes, all complemented by live music from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and an unforgettable oceanfront view. Typically open for dinner service, this special event provides a rare chance to experience The Marine Room during daylight hours, with waves crashing just beyond your table. This exclusive brunch experience is priced at $90 per adult and $55 per child, with an option to add free-flowing champagne. To make a reservation, visit www.marineroom.com. The Marine Room on Facebook / Instagram

Are you a foodie? Have you tried traditional Cantonese dim sum – The small plate experience, the chopsticks, the steam-heated carts, the stacked steamer baskets, the lively conversations? The Tea! Perhaps you’ve never had the opportunity to learn the immense history involved with dim sum from a Cantonese-American guide (dim sum = “to touch the heart!”). This is your chance! For a limited time, you can join Wild Foodie Tours and enjoy a truly unique dining experience! We'll brunch on Cantonese-style dim sum, served fresh from traditional push-carts & steamer baskets. You’ll learn about dim sum’s Silk Road roots, flavorful teas, and traditional Southern Chinese etiquette. You’ll pick and choose a variety of classic dim sum specialties like barbecue pork buns, rice crepes, siu mai, and egg tarts -- and become touched by the heart! After the meal, we'll take you on a walking tour through the heart of Asia-town and end at a popular Asian supermarket for some quick shopping. Perfect tour for those seeking a truly unique experience. Trip length of 2½ hours with a walking distance of 1½-2 miles. Only $69 per person. **Gluten free and limited vegetarian options are available. You get: a Chinese-American tour guide who specializes in Chinese cuisine, insight into dim sum culture and history, a traditional dim sum brunch with tea at the premier dim sum restaurant in San Diego, an Asian supermarket and bakery shopping excursion. Are you ready for the Wild East of dim sum? Wild Foodie Tours on Facebook / Instagram

The U.S. agency has not released information on what global programs were cut this week. NPR spoke to current employees who provided exclusive details.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV + Saturday, Nov. 1 at 6 p.m. on KPBS TV. Cutting-edge DNA detective work solves longstanding family mysteries for actor Laurence Fishburne and scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr.—in a unique and emotional episode where Gates finds himself as a guest on his own show for the first time.

On his first day in office, President Trump used an executive order to hit pause on the TikTok ban for 75 days. Now he's pushing back that deadline.