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In the United States, the date is largely seen as a celebration of Mexican American culture stretching back to the 1800s in California.

Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / On demand now with the PBS Video App. Follow ecological crusaders protecting the island of Palawan, one of Asia's tourist hotspots. Their struggle is akin to a battlefield as they try to stop politicians and businessmen from destroying its valuable natural resources.

From the organizers: The evening starts with nosh and mingling then a panel discussion led by lifelong surfer and executive editor of the San Diego Poetry Annual, Michael Klam. Panelists are author and lifelong surfer, artist, and contributing writer at The Surfer’s Journal, Cher Pendarvis, surf journalist Scott Bass, classical pianist/surfer Jeeyoon Kim, and poet/visual artist Ted Washington. Open mic follows the panel. All poets and writers of any genre are invited to share their take on the influence and inspiration they draw from the sea. Open mic readers will share one poem (or two short ones) or one piece of short prose each. Writers can sign up on the night of the show or preregister at sdpoetryannual@gmail.com. The Friends of the San Diego Central Library will also be hosting a membership drive to support the library. Everyone who stops by their table will get a raffle ticket and be eligible to participate, no purchase necessary. Prizes include a Hank Warner custom surfboard, $100 dinner gift certificates to Bully’s East Prime Bistro Sports Bar (and ball caps and shirts from the restaurant), and assorted swag from Rocky’s Crown Pub.

In addition to watch parties at San Diego bars, there’s family-friendly and streaming options for soccer fans.

Colin Farrell plays the sweet-souled Irish farmer in Martin McDonagh's film. One day, his friend Colm (Brendan Gleeson) abruptly refuses to join him for their usual afternoon pint down at the pub.

Competitive eating has found a particular foothold in the American zeitgeist — even becoming entwined with ideals like patriotism.

Monday, Sept. 12, 2022 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / On demand with the PBS Video App. Filmmaker Byron Hurt embarks on a deeply personal journey to understand the underground rituals of hazing, revealing the abuse and the lengths college students will go to fit in.

Premieres Monday, May 2, 2022 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / On demand with PBS Video App. San Francisco's Lowell High, one of the best public schools in the country, draws high achievers from across the city into a fiercely competitive universe. Follow seniors as the pressure to impress admissions officers at elite universities intensifies.

The runaway international hit is coming to San Diego! Known across the globe as “the ultimate-feel good show,” "The Choir of Man" offers up one hour of indisputable joy for all ages! About the play —It’s a party. It’s a concert. It’s the best pub “lock-in” you’ve ever been to. Featuring pop, classic rock, folk, Broadway and pub tunes, "The Choir of Man" has something for everyone. A multi-talented cast of nine handsome guys combines hair-raising harmonies, foot-stomping singalongs, world-class tap dance and poetic meditations on the power of community in this riotously enjoyable homage to that gathering place we’ve all missed so much over the last year: your local pub. With a real working bar on stage, come ready to drink in the action. The first round’s on us. Cheers! Date | Thursday, February 24 at 7:30 p.m. Location | Balboa Theatre Get tickets here! Ticket prices ranging from $36 to $90. For more information, please visit sandiegotheatres.org/event/2022/02/choir-man or call (619) 615-4000.

Monday, May 9, 2022 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / On demand with PBS Video App. After being shot in the face by 15-year-old Nathan King, Claude's path to recovery leads to forgiveness. But that path is paved with the complexities of race, violence, and justice.