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A TV version of The Rainmaker is out this week, which gave critic Linda Holmes as good a reason as any to rank the on-screen adaptations of John Grisham's legal novels.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encore Sunday, Jan. 4 at 6:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. Join the guitar virtuoso for magical performances in his native Australia recorded in May 2023. Featuring his beloved songs “Tall Fiddler,” “Mombasa,” and “Country Wide,” plus an iconic arrangement of “Classical Gas” and a thrilling Beatles medley.

A landmark jazz album, "Porgy & Bess" features arrangements by Miles Davis and collaborator Gil Evans from George Gershwin’s 1935 opera of the same name. Please note: the San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this concert. Gilbert Castellanos, trumpet Porgy and Bess Orchestra: Josh Nelson, conductor/piano Doug Meeuwsen, trumpet Derek Cannon, trumpet James Ford, trumpet Keith Fiddmont, woodwinds Jean-Paul "JP" Balmat, woodwinds Matt Hall, trombone Jeanne Geiger, trombone Visit: https://www.theshell.org/performances/porgy-and-bess/ Gilbert Castellanos on Facebook / Instagram

The Tannahill Weavers are one of Scotland‘s premier traditional bands. Their diverse repertoire spans the centuries with fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs, and original ballads and lullabies. They have that unique combination of traditional melodies, driving rhythmic accompaniment, and rich vocals that make their performances unforgettable. Over the years the Tannahill Weavers have been international trailblazers for Scottish music, and their tight harmonies and powerful, inventive arrangements have won them fans from beyond the folk and Celtic music scenes. In 2018, they released their eighteenth recording, "Òrach" (“Golden” in Gaelic) to celebrate their 50th anniversary and, in 2019, they were nominated for Folk Band of the Year and Album of the Year in Scotland. In 2021, they were joined by exciting piper and fiddle player Iain MacGillivray, who is also Scotland’s youngest Clan leader. Iain, a fluent Gaelic speaker, has worked on such exciting productions as Outlander and Men in Kilts, and has performed for a huge list of stars and dignitaries in recent years. The other members of the band include lead vocalist and guitar player Roy Gullane, Phil Smillie on flute, whistles, bodhran, and harmony vocals, and Malcolm Bushby on fiddle, bouzouki, and harmony vocals. General admission $25, Current SDFH members $20 Children 17 and under are free TicketWeb fees add an additional $2 to $4 per ticket Tickets will also be available at the door Tannahill Weavers on Facebook San Diego Folk Heritage on Facebook / Instagram

This is The House of Norway's Annual celebration of Constitution Day (like the US 4th of July). We have entertainment (Norwegian Fiddler and Southern California Damekor Choir), games, authentic Norwegian food (Waffles, Lefse and Pølse) for sale, surprises, and games for the children. Lots of fun! Come early, parking is limited. House of Norway on Instagram

Get ready for a leisurely, free-flowing exploration that will leave you in awe! Experience an explosion of colors, showcasing some of the most dazzling wildflowers. Recent tours have unveiled the enchanting phacelia, with flowers coiling like a curled scorpion’s tail in shades of violet blue. Guests may also witness the delicate vines of the trumpet-shaped wild morning glory and the stunning coast fiddleneck, its tiny yellow flowers shining like bright stars amid the grasses. Event is weather permitting, and wildlife is unpredictable. There is no guarantee of what you will see. Nature Collective is a local conservation and science education nonprofit organization. They work to restore habitats, provide healthier waters, and increase wildlife diversity. They are dedicated to conserving the land and providing experiences for people to fall in love with nature. Adults; Registration required San Elijo Lagoon (meet-up location will be emailed to registered participants) RSVP: https://naturecollective.org/event/wildlife-tour-may-10-2025/ Nature Collective on Facebook / Instagram

A decade later, Arabella Benson's elaborate "Days of Future Past, Past" — reimagining the X-Men as 18th-century aristocrats — remains a fan favorite of the Comic-Con Masquerade stage.

Kneecap, three young men from Northern Ireland who rap in Irish, has risen to prominence in recent years, with controversy surrounding its shows and political statements.

Celebrated actor Tom Dugan (Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Wiesenthal) returns to The North Coast Rep with his award-winning one-man performance of "Tevye In New York!" Based on Sholom Aleichem’s beloved characters, immortalized in "Fiddler on The Roof," "Tevye In New York!" takes up where the original stories left off. Follow Tevye as he and his daughters make their way across the Atlantic Ocean, through Ellis Island, past “the big green lady”, and into the gritty melting pot of 1914’s Lower East Side. Enjoy Tevye’s humorous take on high tech advances like automobiles, electricity and this most curious contraption of all, the telephone! Watch as Tevye grows from a humble street merchant to the proud owner of a fancy grocery store on Delancey Street! In the hands of master storyteller Tom Dugan, "Tevye In New York!" is a tale filled with laughter, heartbreak, and joy, as Tevye the irrepressible dairyman tries to balance tradition with what it means to be an American Jew. “A delightful evening of theater” – Broadway World “A magical fable … movingly rendered.” – Los Angeles Times “’Tevye in new york!’ Will make you fall in love”- Florida Theatre on Stage Winner -Best Solo Performance - Los Angeles Stage Scene Awards "Tevye in New York!" will run May 19 & 20, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. and May 20, 2025 at 2 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075. Tickets are $49 with discounts for students, military, and educators. Call 858-481-1055, or visit www.northcoastrep.org to purchase tickets. North Coast Repertory Theatre on Facebook / Instagram

On Winged Victory, songwriter Willi Carlisle weaves between the absurd and the sentimental. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Carlisle about the 11 tracks of originals and covers.