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As U.S. leaders debate immigration reform, San Diego’s rural border region has become a popular entry point for migrants worldwide.

Enjoy a special early release of all six episodes for free on the PBS App and PBS.org. Episode 3 “Eeland Stribling” premieres Monday, July 8, 2024 at 10:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. Jesus Trejo travels to Denver to meet a comic whose life on the river is as important as his life on stage. Stribling strives to find true life balance in the outdoors of Colorado where he often calls on his experience as a wildlife biologist.

"Madama Butterfly" by Giacomo Puccini San Diego Civic Theatre 1100 Third Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 Friday, April 26, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 2 p.m. Amidst the cherry blossoms of Nagasaki, a young woman makes a stand to support herself as a geisha after her disgraced father takes his life. Fate intervenes and brings her an American Naval Officer and she falls desperately in love. Unaware she is just a distraction to him, she believes they are married and renounces her religion as he sails away promising to return. And he does return, ready to take their child and raise him with his American wife. With her broken heart, she must choose to live with dishonor or die with honor. These performances star soprano Corinne Winters (last heard as Violetta in 2017’s "La traviata") and tenor Adam Smith as Pinkerton in his "Company" debut. San Diego Opera’s Principal Conductor Yves Abel returns to lead the San Diego Symphony with Jose Maria Condemi directing these performances. LANGUAGE – Sung in Italian with English and Spanish text projected above the stage RUN TIME – 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one intermission. Madama Butterfly In Discussion: In preparation for our upcoming production of Puccini’s "Madama Butterfly," San Diego Opera will host a series of online conversations. Click here for more information and to RSVP. Pre-Opera Talk: The pre-opera talk begins at 6:40 p.m. before the 7:30 p.m. Friday evening performance. The Sunday matinee pre-opera talk begins at 1:10 p.m. before the 2 p.m. curtain. Mainstage Post-Opera Talk-Back: Stay after the performance for a Talk-Back. Once the curtain falls, there will be a 10-minute break, then join us in the front of the Dress Circle section where you can ask questions of the stars and cast (subject to availability), and find out what really happened onstage and backstage during the performance!

Delve into the dark and thought-provoking world of serial killers with Dr. Rachel Toles, true crime’s preeminent psychologist. A Q&A session follows the ninety-minute masterclass. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. with the show beginning at 8:00 p.m. Join The Magnolia for a Plaza Pre-party thirty minutes before doors open on their stunning outdoor patio, with freshly made nachos, elote corn, specialty cocktails and more available for purchase. Tickets available via LiveNation. For more information visit: magnoliasandiego.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

This weekend in the arts in San Diego: where to see the late artist James Hubbell's art in San Diego; a new spin on Hamlet; Kevin Kwan; Beethoven and Stravinsky; art informed by the undocumented, queer experience; live music picks and more

Love at first bite! Join us for an exclusive Valentine’s Day Cider & Dessert Pairing, featuring delectable custom-made treats by North of 72 Bakery. 📅 Date: February 14 🕓 Time: 4-10 p.m. 📍 Location: Bivouac Ciderworks, 3986 30th St. For just $35 per person, treat your taste buds to a delightful journey with our specially curated pairings: 🍒 Cherries Jubilee Cider: A fusion of cherry, vanilla bean, and orange peel, perfectly paired with an orange vanilla bean cheesecake adorned with a sweet candy heart. 💖 Pink Velvet Strawberry Cider: Immerse yourself in the romance of this cider, accompanied by a luscious princess cake, crowned with strawberry compote, a dollop of whipped cream, and heart sprinkles. 🍫 Oddish Wine X Bivouac Syrah Pear Cider: Embark on a divine experience with this unique pairing: notes of pear, berry and juicy red wine complimented by a rich chocolate heart tart. Feel free to drop by anytime between 4-10pm to savor these delightful combinations. We recommend making a dinner reservation to complement your evening, allowing you to seamlessly transition from a delectable meal to dessert. Our cozy taproom, adorned with Valentine's Day decorations, sets the stage for a perfect foodie Valentine's Day celebration. Secure your spot now and make this Valentine's Day a culinary adventure to remember!

The five-day festival kicks off with musician and film composer Jason Hill in conversation

San Diego artist Tarrah Aroonsakool's new solo exhibit at the Athenaeum Art Center in Logan Heights is an immersive maze exploring assimilation and racism in immigrant communities. The installation is both alluring and unsettling, much like the American Dream.

Come and join us for a dynamic day of storytelling--the 14th annual Storytelling Festival of San Diego-- with the theme of "Building Bridges" presented by Storytellers of San Diego and the Coronado Public Library. There is something for everyone--story concerts, workshops, community guest tellers and children's programming. Delve into storytelling workshops: - Workshop with Emily Stamets - Strategies for crafting emotional peaks and valleys in your narrative. Later are two more workshops. - Workshop with Miyo Yamauchi - Crafty Tales 101 - choosing topics and crafting a tale. - Workshop with Sara Armstrong - Dilemma Tales. Thought-provoking tales from many lands to inspire problem-solving, contemplation and lively conversations. For children: Storytelling for Kids—“Building Bridges." Enjoy playful stories by adults on cooperation, community and collaboration. 12 - 12:50: Children’s Area Stories from Around the World Adults tell engaging tales with song, movement, puppets and more, inviting audience participation. 2:00 - 2:50: Children’s Area Kids Tell Coronado elementary students tell prepared tales onstage. Then adults from the Storytelling Institute at the library will take the stage. 3:00 - 3:50: Winn Room Community tellers include the always popular "Real People; Real Stories" from military veterans at 2 p.m. A panel of interviewees from the book "We Made San Diego"--contributions by Mexican Americans to San Diego-- will be hosted by Maria E. Garcia, author, at noon. The Turning Wheel Bus will be parked outside next to a customized low rider vehicle at 2pm. The bus features the history of the Chicano Park murals and Logan Heights, and will be augmented with a presentation of low-rider history by Dr. Alberto Pulido, and low-rider owner, Maritza. The story concerts, generally for ages 12 and up, are presented by working storytellers and designed to captivate. At 11 a.m. "Building Bridges" commences, followed by "Paving the Way", Music and Open Mic, "Art & Stories" features tellers with Emily Stamets spinning yarn onstage. The grand finale at 4 p.m. is "Voices at the Water's Edge." Stay Connected with Coronado Public Library! Facebook | Instagram | X

Experience the electric musical showdown between Beatles tribute band Abbey Road and Stones tribute band Satisfaction. Doors open at 7 p.m., with the show beginning at 8 p.m. Join The Magnolia for a Plaza Pre-party thirty minutes before doors open on their stunning outdoor patio, with freshly made nachos, elote corn, specialty cocktails, and more available for purchase. Tickets are available via LiveNation. The Magnolia on Facebook / Instagram