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Sunday, March 3, 2024 at 2 p.m. on KPBS 2 / No longer available in the PBS App. Charles Perrault's 1698 fairy tale, the classic telling of the Cinderella story, is an excellent source for an opera-providing color, romance, and relatable themes for audiences of all ages. The work includes many moments in which Massenet is at his best and most widely accessible, from the pageantry and glowing musical nostalgia for the French baroque in the court scenes to the otherworldliness of the love music to the wit and humor that permeate the work as a whole.

The 65-year-old Hoke is 39-31 at San Diego State, but just 3-7 this year. He is in the fourth season of his second term as Aztecs head coach.

Stream with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Friday, Jan. 2, 2026 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2. Explore the culture war that erupted over the rise of disco music. Originating in underground Black and gay clubs, disco unseated rock as America’s most popular music by the late 1970s. But many diehard rock fans viewed disco as shallow and superficial. The hostility came to a head on July 12, 1979, when a riot broke out at “Disco Demolition Night” at a baseball game in Chicago.

The four-day film festival kicks off Sept. 7 in Balboa Park and will celebrate and uplift the broad spectrum of the LGBTQ+ community through movies at a time of growing anti-LGBTQ+ legislation across the U.S.

Top-seeded and defending NCAA champion UConn advanced to the Elite Eight with another double-digit victory.

The Civic Theatre is set to host a night of pure musical excitement as Grupo Frontera brings their unique blend of Música Mexicana to San Diego on June 16, 2023. The band, which formed just one year ago, has already been seeing massive success with three songs on the Billboard 100, including the Fuerza Regida collaboration “Bebe Dame,” the Carin Leon collaboration “Que Vuelvas,” and the viral single “No Se Va.” Fans can expect to be dazzled by the electrifying energy of Grupo Frontera as they showcase their musical prowess on stage. Made up of Adelaido Solís, Julian Peña Jr., Alberto Acosta, Carlos Zamora, Carlos Guerrero, and Juan Javier Cantu, the band has been captivating audiences with their infectious rhythms and unmistakable sound. Grupo Frontera has become a fan favorite on social media platforms such as TikTok and YouTube, with their hit single “No Se Va” amassing more than 255 million views on YouTube, while “Que Vuelvas” has 119 million. The band is showing no signs of stopping, with their latest release, the lovelorn track “Di Que Sí” with Marca Registrada, already receiving critical acclaim. GRUPO FRONTERA IS ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook & Instagram

This compelling Netflix series brings to life a sprawling, successful Chinese novel rooted in current science, outlining a new kind of alien invasion.

In 1980, NBC's Shōgun miniseries told the story of an English sea pilot's adventures in Japan in the year 1600. Now, FX's remake is even more thought-provoking and stunning than the original.

ABOUT Michael Franti is a globally recognized musician, activist, hotel owner (Soulshine Bali) and award-winning filmmaker revered for his high-energy live shows, inspiring music, devotion to health and wellness, worldwide philanthropic efforts and the power of optimism. Throughout his multi-decade career, Franti has earned three Billboard No. 1’s with triumphantly hopeful hits “Sound of Sunshine,” “Say Hey (I Love You)” and “I Got You,” as well as six Top 30 Hot AC singles, 10 Top 25 AAA Singles and three Billboard Top 5 Rock Albums. His current independent project Michael Franti & Spearhead’s 12th studio album Follow Your Heart was released in June 2022 and debuted at No. 2 on the iTunes Pop Chart behind Harry Styles. “One thing I learned these last couple of years is that people need people,” shares Franti. “I wrote many songs about connection, resilience and finding the light, even in the midst of all the crazy. Somewhere in there we find resilience, and I hope Follow Your Heart gives fans the courage to continue looking for and holding onto that perseverance. ”Deemed a “groundbreaking musician” by Entrepreneur, Franti kicked off the Follow Your Heart World Tour in the Spring of 2022, with over 75 shows through the summer, performing at venues across North America, including a sold-out show at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colo., and festival plays at some of the US’s top festivals including BottleRock, Summerfest, Wonderstruck, Borderland and Sea.Hear.Now. Franti’s 2023 calendar kicks off with 13 shows in Europe and then the band returns to Australia in April, including stops at Bluesfest Perth and Byron Bay. Please note: This is a Rental event of The Rady Shell; the San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this rental event. PRE-PAID PARKING Ace Parking has provided a DEDICATED PARKING PURCHASE PAGE for this event. Connect with Michael Franti and Spearhead on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

This show was originally scheduled for April 26, 2023 and has been rescheduled for October 11, 2023. A Cheaper Trick: Formed in 2013, A Cheaper Trick™ features veteran musicians Jaime St. James (Black 'N Blue, Warrant), Kevin Valentine (KISS, Cinderella, Lou Gramm/Foreigner), Tommy Rojo (No Sugar, In Color, Petty Theft), and Don E Sachs (Shake City, In Color, INXS-Ive, Candy-O).A Cheaper Trick™ is dedicated to bringing fans the experience of the real thing, performed by professionals that grew up appreciating the original band. This is a true musical portrayal of one of the most iconic and successful rock groups of the last four decades! The doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. 21 and over only. No food is served, nor is outside food permitted, so please plan accordingly. There are no reservations accepted, your ticket ensures you a seat, but does not guarantee groups seating together. We advise that you arrive early. There are tickets for inside and outside seating at separate price points. All tables seat 4, yet seating is all first come first served with no guarantee of sitting together as a group.