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Premieres Saturdays, Oct. 5 - Nov. 9 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. Amid government chaos as an environmental protest turns deadly and plummeting popularity over a controversial police protest bill, PM Sutherland must face the grim possibility that the most dangerous rebellion has come from within.

Coming Soon! Premieres Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app + Encore Sunday, Oct. 27 at 3 p.m. on KPBS TV and 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. Follow filmmaker Vianet Djenguet as he documents a grueling but vital mission to habituate a notoriously protective 450-pound silverback, in a last-ditch effort to save the critically endangered Eastern lowland gorillas from extinction.

This weekend in the arts in San Diego: New visual art exhibits; Sarah Hennies; City Ballet; Beethoven; Hugo Crosthwaite and music; "Hadestown"; San Diego Asian Film Festival's youth-friendly programs; Play Day at MCASD; plus live music and more.

Section 1: Friday–Sunday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. October 25–27 (3 days, 15 total hours of instruction) AAC Art Studio $245/265 + $75 materials fee Section 2: Friday–Sunday, 11 AM–4 PM November 8–10 (3 days, 15 total hours of instruction) AAC Art Studio $245/265 + $75 materials fee Encaustic painting (painting using hot wax and beeswax) is an ancient medium that not only looks luminous and dreamy, but it smells nice too. Working in hot wax allows for fast assembly of many mixed-media compositions. The warmed wax is applied by brush then set by heat gun. Once it has cooled, the piece has a durable finish. You may add layers on top of the finish, dig into it, or embed things. In fact, there are an amazing number of ways to work in this medium. You may leave your work at your station for the entire workshop. Materials: The material fee includes three small wood-panel supports, 8” x 8”; R & F encaustic medium; some R & F wax colors; R & F wax colors sticks; heated palette; some brushes; heat guns; some collage materials; some paints; images; things to embed; mark-making tools; oil pastels; collage materials; transfer materials; paints; gloves; scissors. Optional: you may bring to class an apron; mask for face if sensitive to the smell of heated wax; paper towels; tracing paper; larger cradled birchwood boards or Ampersand Encausticbords; notepad and pen; your own mark-making tools; dried botanicals to embed. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/class/58 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Premieres Sundays, Sept. 15 – Oct. 20, 2024 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. Van der Valk and his team are back to investigate new crimes in Amsterdam. In addition, Van der Valk must deal with a past romance as well as find a way to make one of his beloved team members confront their mortality.

Looking for kid-friendly arts and culture events in San Diego this fall? Here are KPBS' top five picks.

Venue & Event Info: All ages welcome. All persons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or by a responsible adult 25 years of age or older who has written authorization from a parent or guardian. There is a delivery delay until 3 days before the event date/time. Doors: 7 p.m. Show: 8 p.m. *All times and supporting acts are subject to change NOTE OUR BAG POLICY Only the following bags are allowed: Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags (maximum size: 12"x6"x12")Small clutch bags approximately the size of a hand (maximum size: 4.5"x6.5") Make it a Complete Night Out! Enjoy House of Blues & all it has to offer! Come for the food, stay for the show! Join us for dinner and drinks before the show at our Restaurant & Bar featuring Happy Hour from 4pm-6pm with $4+ eats & $5+ drinks. Walk-ins welcome, make your reservation click here. VIP Services: Upgrade to the ulitmate VIP experiences for priority access, premium menu and spirits, personal service and more. Details and reservations click here. Parking: You can find various parking options available click here. Box Office Hours: Box Office is currently open on show nights only, opening 2 hours prior to doors. For door times visit the event listing. Visit: https://www.houseofblues.com/sandiego/EventDetail?tmeventid=vvG1IZbarVCKkK&offerid=0 Lamp on Instagram and Facebook

Premieres Friday, Nov. 8, 2024 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app. Come along for a journey into the heart and soul of American folk music. Welcoming the first class of inductees into the hall, this hour-long special captures the essence of a genre deeply rooted in tradition yet constantly evolving. At the forefront are luminaries such as Joan Baez, Emmylou Harris, Noel Paul Stookey and Peter Yarrow from Peter, Paul and Mary, Tom Rush, Livingston Taylor, and many more.

Join Vistal, the Baja-inspired seafood restaurant at InterContinental San Diego, for a special, one-night only five-course swordfish dinner and live demo on Friday, November 8 at 5:30 p.m.! In partnership with local seafood sustainability stalwart Chula Seafood, this will be a night of culinary adventure, beginning with sunset cocktails on the terrace, followed by a live breakdown demonstration of a whole local swordfish by swordfish experts. Then, indulge in a special five-course dinner, featuring different cuts of the fish in each course, beginning with: Amuse of Swordfish Bone Marrow Gazpacho made with yellow cactus fruit, farmer's market tomatoes, finger lime, hoja santa oil, and sea salt Next, enjoy a Swordfish Escabeche made with olive oil confit swordfish belly, mussels, padron peppers, seaweed butter toast, and paprika vinaigrette Followed by Smoked Swordfish Collar Filled Ravioli made with kelp pasta dough, fennel, and brown butter. The evening concludes with a Swordfish Al Pastor made with poblano polenta, pickled red onion, and pineapple butter Followed by Espresso Chocolate Truffle Cake made with almond tuile, swordfish eye ice cream, pumpkin seed oil, and candied pumpkin. Don’t miss this exclusive chance to immerse yourself in a culinary journey abundant with local San Diego seafood. Secure your spot today- reservations can be purchased online, and are priced at $85 per person. Visit: https://resy.com/cities/san-diego-ca/venues/vistal-bar-and-restaurant/events/whole-swordfish-dinner-and-demo-featuring-chula-seafood-2024-11-08? Chula Seafood on Instagram and Facebook

Premieres Tuesdays, Oct. 15 - Nov. 5, 2024 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app + Encores Saturdays Oct. 26 and Nov. 2 from Noon to 2 p.m. on KPBS 2. This four-part documentary series is an inspiring coming-of-age story that follows teenagers from across America as they face off in the nation's premier civics competition. Culminating in a championship showdown in the nation’s capital, high school students with diverse personal and political backgrounds grapple with critical questions about democracy.