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Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+. Alan Cumming embarks on an epic adventure aboard the Royal Scotsman, an iconic luxury train that promises an unparalleled odyssey through the majestic landscape of Scotland.

Presented as part of AMONG FRIENDS – UNTER FREUNDEN, a campaign of the Goethe-Institut USA to celebrate and strengthen transatlantic friendship. Keith Jarrett’s legendary performance in January 1975 nearly didn’t happen. Based on a true story, "Köln 75" follows how the concert was conceived and orchestrated by the efforts of a teenage up and coming concert promoter, Vera Brandes, (played by German actress Mala Emde). Her enthusiasm set her to multitasking – from organizing the concert venue (the Cologne Opera House), promoting the event, and selling the tickets, to convincing Jarrett to perform when he almost dropped out when the Bösendorfer Imperial Grand piano he was promised was nowhere to be found. John Magaro plays Jarrett with his own intensity, a sublime counterpoint to Mala Emde’s joyful portrayal of the enthusiastic and unstoppable Vera. "Köln 75" captures the compelling, entertaining and, until now, unknown backstory about Jarrett’s one-hour, entirely improvised concert, which became the best-selling solo album in jazz history. Digital Gym Cinema on Facebook / Instagram

Caitlin McGurk's Eisner Award-winning book offers a perceptive biography and a gorgeous collection of Shermund's cartoons.

An upcoming screening highlights personal documentary films that explore family history, memory and connection. Then, a new book profiles the people shaping skateboarding culture. And, a preview of this year's San Diego Asian Film Festival.

Comunidad, we’re excited for our Posadas del Tianguis de la Raza Sunday, Dec. 21, from 12–5 p.m.! Live music, food vendors, artisans, and comunidad coming together to celebrate the end of the year. Come make friends, connect, and support local artists, cooks, artisans, and healers from San Diego. Activities for the kiddos! Plus learn about our Community Clinic and enjoy free all-ages art workshops. Instagram

Join us for Winter MKT, a daytime vendor market in partnership with Part Time Lover, In Sheep's Clothing, and We Share Records. The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) is thrilled to announce the return of Winter MKT, a vibrant fusion of music and merchandise taking place on Sunday, December 14, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This curated selection of vendors from Southern California and the bi-national region will showcase the best in gifting for the winter season. All attendees will also receive free admission to the museum as it takes place on their Free Second Sunday. In addition to Japanese-themed records, food, drinks and goods, the event will feature a book signing with local artist Perry Vasquez from 2-3 p.m. According to Vasquez, “'25 Palm Trees in Paradise,' is a book that is not a book about a tree that is not a tree.” Its pages offer the viewer a survey of Vásquez’s “burning palm tree” paintings, created over the last ten years, that explore the palm’s many moods and manifestations. The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Jan. 10, 2026 from 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. An intimate short film festival, listed on IMDb, The San Diego Short Film Festival (SDSFF) celebrates the art of storytelling through short films of various genres, showcasing the work of talented filmmakers from San Diego and around the world. From thought-provoking dramas to captivating animations, the festival presents a rich tapestry of storytelling, offering a platform for emerging and established filmmakers to showcase their craft for fellow film enthusiasts. SDSFF consists of five distinct blocks of short films. Several of the filmmakers and industry professionals will be in attendance to discuss their work and answer a few questions during festival red carpet interviews and social events. Block I: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.“Right On!” (14:55) directed by Dave Rosas “Betty & Mary: The Actors Prepare” (11:41) directed by America Young “Lone Crew” (17:06) directed by Gabriel Fontes “Nectar” (2:34) directed by Lucas Arthur Massolo & Hannah Tacher “The Shell” (6:22) directed by Marco Santos “The Family Photo” (8:48) directed by John Norris Ray & Maria Victoria Sanchez “Deficit” (2:20) directed by Jacob Willett “Greyson 2.0” (26:19) directed by Clarke M. Smith Intermission (15 minutes) Block II: 11:45 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.“Refuge” (7:57) directed by Joaull Bazil “Head” (6:00) directed by Keith Ruggiero “Our Place” (8:41) directed by Jacob Willett “Let Me Go” (6:34) directed by Diego McNally “The Distance of Time” (1:54) directed by Mitch Greer “Redraw” (14:25) directed by Marcos Rangel “Small Things”(11:30) directed by Angela Andronache “Strange Anomalies” (33:00) directed by Kevin Gray Intermission (15 minutes) Block III: 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.“Unfrayed” (7:40) directed by Michelle Muldoon “No Worries!” (2:00) directed by Chris Dicker “Sunny-Man” (6:59) directed by Sandeep Reddy Sama “Soda Gardocki – Waltzes, Trains, Wires & Wood” (3:15) directed by Jessica Moncrief “Memory Room” (15:40) directed by Dan McCabe & Raanan Hershberg “Date” (10:25) directed by Soufiane Benyoucef “Out of the Box” (15:10) directed by Hsu Chien “Buddah Made me Do This” (5:00) directed by Julie Li “XOXOXO” (13:08) directed by Dylan Baldoni “Believe In Love” (5:05) directed by Stacey Simon “Scaffold” (6:00) directed by Chris Chichester Intermission (15 minutes) Block IV: 3:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.“Why Dogs Howl” (4:51) directed by Sandi Johnson “Test” (15:30) directed by Mikaeel Dayani “Homecoming” (8:12) directed by Joaull Bazil “Lotería” (1:51) directed by Nathan Gibbs “Hooper’s Hope” (7:58) directed by Stuart Todd Stolp “Ana Sofia” (20:00) directed by Beto Besant & Mayara Magri “Windansea” (11:21) directed by Trevor Eisner “Press Record” (14:00) directed by John Mollison & Dalton Coffey “The Tower” (7:50) directed by Ethan Zell Intermission (15 minutes) Block V: 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.“Who Did This?” (3:50) directed by Zhang Qu “You Are My Sun” (5:02) directed by Bobby (Shibo) Yu “The Shallow End” (6:50) directed by Eddie Kisfaludy “Happy Ending” (6:39) directed by Ethan Kinney “Hitman Ex” (5:37) directed by Jamon Holmes “Ominous” (8:52) directed by Archita Mandal “Still” (15:21) directed by David M. Parks “The Perfect Fit” (7:20) directed by Warren Workman “The Sea Never Forgets” (12:30) directed by Thomas Pace “Brinquedoteca, Mauro’s Magical Workshop” (20:00) directed by Marcio Rosario

Women charged with a crime in Senegal are at the mercy of a slow judicial process and prisons that may lack basic supplies. They also face stigma that robs them of familial and community support.

The Factbook survived the Cold War and became a hit online. It mixed quirky cultural notes and trivia with maps, data, and photos taken by CIA officers. But it was discontinued this week.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing called for a "comprehensive strategic partnership" to deepen ties amid global uncertainty.