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The Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival returns to San Diego June 18 to June 28, 2025. The annual summer festival is a highlight of the classical music calendar and the country’s largest gathering of concertmasters and principal players from the nation’s top orchestras. Under the baton of Maestro Michael Francis, who returns for his 11th year as music director and conductor, the 2025 festival features six, unique performances at two venues, The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center and the UC San Diego Epstein Family Amphitheater. The festival, the largest Mozart celebration in North America, opens with a must-hear performance of Mozart’s newly discovered Serenade in C Major. Featuring musicians from top U.S. orchestras including the New York Philharmonic, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra and more, Mainly Mozart’s All-Star Orchestra is the only orchestra of its kind in the country. At The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center in La Jolla, each concert will be preceded by new Mozart-themed pre-concert talks or mini-concerts at 6 p.m. in The JAI, which will be included in the base ticket price. At the UC San Diego Epstein Family Amphitheater, attendees will now be able to bring in their own food and (non-alcoholic) beverages. Guests are also welcome to bring their own picnic spreads, with new grass-seating areas, and picnic music provided by Mainly Mozart Youth Orchestra ensembles throughout the venue. Time: All concerts start at 7 p.m. Where: June 21 and 28: Epstein Family Amphitheater | 9500 Gilman Dr, San Diego, CA 92093 June 18, 20, 24 and 26: The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center | 7600 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037 Cost: boxoffice@mainlymozart.org Single tickets for individual concerts at The Conrad range from $65-$149. Single tickets for individual concerts at Epstein Family Amphitheater range from $25 -$149. Ticket Link: https://www.mainlymozart.org/allstar Box office phone: (619) 955-8273 or boxoffice@mainlymozart.org Mainly Mozart on Facebook / Instagram

The prestigious La Jolla Concours d’Elegance, proudly presented by LPL Financial, returns to the stunning shores of La Jolla for its 19th year on April 25 – 27, 2025. On Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m., witness the ultimate display of legendary Porsches, exotic supercars, and cutting-edge hypercars at Porsche & Power on Prospect, set against the vibrant energy of La Jolla’s iconic Prospect Street. This free, family-friendly event invites attendees to stroll among a spectacular display of world-class vehicles while enjoying live music, exclusive retail specials, and unique dining experiences from the village’s finest establishments. Visit: Porche & Power on Prospect La Jolla Concours d'Elegance on Instagram and Facebook

California lawmakers scaled back Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed Medi-Cal cuts this week. But critics say the revised plan still unfairly targets the immigrant community.

General manager A.J. Preller has once again made the San Diego Padres the stars of baseball's trade deadline.

The proposed budget comes as the county faces uncertainty driven by the economy and actions out of Washington, D.C.

Downtown’s The Whiskey House, which holds the Guinness World Record for Most Variety of Whiskeys Available, is hosting its February Whiskey Club Event on Wednesday, February 26 with Japanese-only whiskeys from CNS Imports. Tickets are $60 (plus fee) and can be purchased via Eventbrite link attached. The interactive evening begins at 6 p.m., and it includes a welcome cocktail featuring Hayashi Koyo, 0.5-oz pours of four selections (Kujira 5-year, Hayashi 8-year, Shinobu 10-year lightly peated, Hayashi 24-year), and a food menu of charcuterie, wings, and beef sliders. Brand Specialist Luana Przewodowski will present the selections from the Far East. 420 3rd Avenue

More than 1,100 of you wrote to tell us about the books that broadened your horizons, that you kept through every move, that inspired you to become English majors, librarians, writers and teachers.

Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. On March 26, 2024, a massive container ship plowed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, killing six highway workers. How did the ship lose control? Why did the bridge fail so catastrophically? And how many other bridges around the world are at risk?

Begin your 2025 wellness journey at Europa Village’s Yogi Class & Sound Bath Mixer! Designed to rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul, this one-of-a-kind event offers the perfect opportunity to refresh, recharge, and reset for the year ahead. Experience an all-levels yoga session, immerse yourself in the serenity of a soothing sound bath, and connect with others while exploring unique wellness products. Top it all off with a handcrafted cocktail or mocktail from the complimentary bar, featuring specialty blends from the restaurant. Join in on January 26 at 1 p.m. and let Europa Village inspire your path to wellness.

NPR speaks with a student from Myanmar who fears his plans to attend graduate school in the U.S. could be derailed by the administration's newest travel ban.