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Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024 at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport + Encores Sunday, Feb. 25 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on KPBS TV. Explore the stories and music of Black artists who relied on an underground guide to navigate the injustices of racial segregation while on the road. Features performances and interviews with vocalists, musicians, activists, historians and others.

China has long quashed any memory of the killings, when the government ordered in the army to end the months-long protests and uphold Communist rule. The death toll remains unknown to this day.

Global warming is one of the most urgent threats facing humanity; however, real progress toward stopping climate change has been slow. Join us for an informative and inspiring evening dedicated to addressing this complex problem. Learn how UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy scholars are collaborating locally and globally to identify innovative solutions that will help drive progress. Discover how you can make a positive impact. Registration opens at 5 p.m. The program begins promptly at 5:30 p.m., followed by a reception. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

La Jolla Playhouse hosts the world premiere of Japanese-American playwright Lisa Sanaye Dring's play about the ancient Japanese sport, sumo.

While more people entered homelessness than found housing in March, the gap between the two has been narrowing.

Premieres Sunday, April 7, 2024 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. Inspired by the magical realism of Gabriel García Márquez, Mexican composer Daniel Catán’s 1996 opera tells the story of an opera diva who returns to her native South America to perform at the legendary opera house of Manaus—and to search for her lost lover, who has vanished into the jungle. Starring soprano Ailyn Pérez, Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts Mary Zimmerman’s new production and Rolando Villazón hosts.

Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 9 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport + Encore Sunday, March 17 at 6:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. Enjoy five captivating young singers from around the world in a concert taped in Vienna in June 2023. Juliana Grigoryan from Armenia, Lily Kerhoas from France, Larisa Martinez from Puerto Rico, Serena Sáenz from Spain and Sheléa from the U.S. perform classical, jazz, pop, opera and musical theatre selections as solo and group pieces.

From the organizers: Laufey (pronounced lāy-vāy) is a 24-year-old, Los Angeles-based singer, composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist whose jazz songs are about young love and self-discovery. Raised between Reykjavík and Washington, D.C. with annual visits to Beijing, the Icelandic-Chinese artist grew up playing cello as well as piano and became hooked on the jazz standards of Ella Fitzgerald after digging through her father’s record collection. In 2020, while still a student at Berklee College of Music, Laufey released her debut single “Street by Street,” which went on to top the Icelandic radio charts. Following the release of her 2021 Typical of Me EP, Laufey was named Best New Artist in Jazz and Blues at the Icelandic Music Awards and hosted her own show on BBC Radio 3/BBC Sounds. Her debut full-length Everything I Know About Love, debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Alternative New Artist Album chart, and the lead single “Valentine” peaked at #1 on the Spotify Jazz Chart. In 2022 Laufey was the most streamed jazz artist on Spotify, with 425 million streams across all platforms. Joining Laufey will be special guest Adam Melchor. All Ages Welcome Doors: 7:00PM Show: 8:00PM *Times and support acts are subject to change* Tickets purchased from third-party outlets cannot be verified by our box office. If you have any issues with a third-party purchase, you must contact the third-party outlet directly. This event is open to all ages. All guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult over the age of 25 with written authorization. California Department of Health strongly recommends that all attendees are fully vaccinated or obtain a negative COVID-19 test prior to attending the event. Related links: The Magnolia website | Instagram | Facebook Laufey website | Instagram | Spotify | YouTube

Robert Towne's script for the 1974 film Chinatown became a model of the art form and helped define the jaded allure of his native LA. His other credits include Shampoo and 1990's Days of Thunder.