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Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now on YouTube. In this entertaining, information-packed hour, join Rick as he shares lessons from a lifetime of travel. With Europe as our classroom, we'll learn the essential skills for smart travel from itinerary planning to venturing off the beaten path. Get Rick's tips on packing light, escaping crowds, avoiding scams, and maximizing your cultural and culinary experiences.

Independent local improv teams battle it out on our stage to win the coveted title: MOCKINGBIRD IMPROV CHAMPIONS (plus all bragging rights!) The mayhem begins at 8:30 p.m. so come support your team- or just come and pick a team to support! YOU WILL VOTE ON WHO WINS the night's competition. Remember: with great power comes great responsibility. But mostly it's great fun! Visit: https://www.mockingbirdimprov.org/tickets

Standup comedians perform, then our team of improvisers create scenes based on their material. Laugh and then laugh again! ("Rated R" for adult content) $15 Advanced, $17 At Door Mockingbird Improv on Facebook / Instagram

Friday, September 27, 2024 from 4–6 p.m. Jean Krumbein (life drawing) PEEC for TEENS (13–18 years old) PEEC is a free program for teens, who are interested in art-making as an enrichment activity that goes beyond making crafts. The aim of the program is to provide a space for youth to create art, share stories, collaborate, explore, and identify new ways to use art in their lives. The Athenaeum offers facilities, resources, guidance, instruction, and support. The open studio program includes a rotation of multidisciplinary art instructors offering workshops in their respective fields, as well as curricular activities that involve the use of the Athenaeum library resources as a starting point for projects. Activities include drawing, painting, research, and introduction to various media. The program is free and teens can register. For additional information, please call (858) 454-5872 or email us at peec@ljathenaeum.org. The main venue for the program is the Athenaeum’s art studio at 1008 Wall Street, entrance on Girard Avenue.

Join us at the Little Italy Food Hall Bar for Salsa Under the Stars! Sit back and unwind to music from Manny Cepeda Orchestra as he brings his best repertoire of Classic Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Bachata and Cuban Music. Grab some tasty cocktails from the Food Hall Bar and get food and drinks from our stations and enjoy it on the expansive Piazza della Famiglia! Free to attend. Subject to change due to weather.

Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 from 4–6 p.m. Kelvin Lopez (printmaking—relief) PEEC for TEENS (13–18 years old) PEEC is a free program for teens, who are interested in art-making as an enrichment activity that goes beyond making crafts. The aim of the program is to provide a space for youth to create art, share stories, collaborate, explore, and identify new ways to use art in their lives. The Athenaeum offers facilities, resources, guidance, instruction, and support. The open studio program includes a rotation of multidisciplinary art instructors offering workshops in their respective fields, as well as curricular activities that involve the use of the Athenaeum library resources as a starting point for projects. Activities include drawing, painting, research, and introduction to various media. The program is free and teens can register. For additional information, please call (858) 454-5872 or email us at peec@ljathenaeum.org. The main venue for the program is the Athenaeum’s art studio at 1008 Wall Street, entrance on Girard Avenue.

Mexico is accusing the gunmakers of aiding and abetting the gushing pipeline of military-style weapons from the U.S. to Mexican cartels.

Fridays, March 7 - 28, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream the series now with KPBS Passport! This quirky New Zealand mystery follows DI Mike Shepherd, who arrives to the seemingly peaceful town of Brokenwood with a classic car, a country music collection, and an indeterminate number of ex-wives. His assistant, DC Kristin Sims, is a by-the-book investigator 15 years younger than her boss's car. Shepherd soon discovers that Brokenwood is full of secrets and suspicions.

Trump's first round of staff cuts to federal agencies eliminated dozens of positions at the Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight, in charge of implementing the No Surprises Act.

Join Kathy's Legacy for a Par-Tee on the Green at our 5th Annual Golf Tournament & Banquet! All golf tickets include lunch, welcome drink, snacks, contests, and gift bag PLUS banquet with open bar, appetizers and dinner. With multiple on-course bars, raffle and silent auction opportunities, and bonus games and contests it is sure to be a good time!