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Premieres Wednesdays, July 5 - Aug. 9, 2023 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. In an episode that hits close to home, Shane explores the history and science of cotton. A prehistoric coastline from North Carolina to Texas laid the foundation for a crop that re-shaped our history, our culture, and even our DNA.

Flowers For the Future(FFF), an exceptional high school club from Canyon Crest Academy in Carmel Valley, provides educational resources and support to Afghan girls' educational needs. FFF will hold a panel discussion on "Afghan Youth Art and Poetry Exchange" at the Central Library in San Diego on July 22nd at 5 p.m. A set of NFTs of local Afghan girls' drawings will be released at the SD Comic Con and at the event. Khossravi, the “Arrows of Light” translator, will share her experience working with the author, and other club members will talk about their efforts to develop curriculum, raise money and do outreach. It also would be a great opportunity to learn more about the challenges and opportunities facing these young Afghan girl artists and poets.

Bring the entire family to this fun and free concert featuring country music performed by The Highwayman Show at El Corazon Park in the "heart" of Oceanside. Gates open at 2 p.m. Music begins at 4 p.m. Enjoy a variety of activities including face-painting, arts and crafts for kids, artwork by local artists on display and a special meet & greet with San Diego Sockers team members. Pack a picnic and get ready to kick up your heels to popular and classic country music! The event is sponsored by The Friends of El Corazon. Free parking.

We’re back! Join us in person and virtually for The San Diego Union-Tribune’s 7th Annual Festival of Books on August 19 presented by the University of San Diego. The Festival of Books, hosted on the University of San Diego campus, is a free event for book lovers of all ages. Enjoy workshops, activities, photo booths, live entertainment, discussions with award-winning authors and more! Which books will be the 2023 One Book, One San Diego selections? Join us for the BIG announcement at the Festival of Books at 10 a.m. Following the announcement, visit the One Book booth to pick-up your very own copy of the adult, teen, or children's selection. General admission is free. Registration is strongly encouraged. Tickets and suggestion donations are required for the panel sessions. Selected panels will have a small fee. The San Diego Council on Literacy is the festival's nonprofit beneficiary. Find the session schedule and reserve tickets here. Parking on USD campus is complimentary for Festival of Books. Follow The San Diego Festival of Books Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

Encore Friday, May 3, 2024 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with the PBS App. Artists from across the musical spectrum will join the national library and U.S. leaders to honor the great songwriting duo of Elton John and Bernie Taupin. The lineup includes Joni Mitchell, Garth Brooks, Brandi Carlile, Annie Lennox, Metallica, Maren Morris, Billy Porter, Charlie Puth and Jacob Lusk of Gabriels.

On Sunday afternoon, May 21, PHES Gallery will open its newest exhibition, “Story Quilts” in Carlsbad, CA. "Story Quilts" features the work of eleven local textile and fiber artists; Sandra Lauterbach, Nancy Lemke, Viviana Lombrozo, Nelda McComb, Dan Olfe, Marty Ornish, Karen Rips, Tara Ritacco, Dinah Sargeant, Deborah Weir, and Susan Willen. Calling all Poets! A poetry writing competition will be held at PHES Gallery in conjunction with “Story Quilts.” Please join us for a creative dive into ekphrastic poetry - poetry written in response to art. The public will have the opportunity to write a poem (or poems) in response to the show at the Gallery. Submissions will be accepted through June 11. Each entry must include the quilt number, your name, and the title of your poem. Poems will be performed in the Gallery courtyard on June 25 at 5 p.m., followed by a poet's reception. Prizes will be awarded for the top 3 poems. Poetry can be submitted through here Exhibition-related events: Reception: Sunday, May 21, 2 - 5 p.m. Poetry Reading: June 25, 5-7 p.m. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

The Supreme Court will consider the question: Should doctors treating pregnancy complications follow state or federal law if the laws conflict? Here's how the case could affect women and doctors.

Join ARWOB at The Dog Society and bring the family...the 2 AND 4 legged family members to enjoy a great day and perhaps meet your future foster dog or new family member! It's an enjoyable day and location to meet our dogs while also enjoying the location and its amenities - We can't wait to have you!

The Coronado Island Film Festival presents their June Classic Series film: "Father of the Bride" (1950). Enjoy watching Classic Films on the Big Screen the way they were meant to be seen! The doors open at 5 p.m. and the film starts at 5:30 p.m. Price includes a complimentary glass of wine, beer or a non-alcoholic beverage. Tickets are on sale online and at the door. About the Film: The father of a young woman deals with the emotional pain of her getting married, along with the financial and organizational trouble of arranging the wedding. Cast | Spencer Tracy, Joan Bennett, Elizabeth Taylor Director | Vincente Minnelli Writer | Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Edward Streeter Length | 92 minutes

The U.S. endured 18 separate billion-dollar disasters in 2022, highlighting the growing damages of human-caused climate change.