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Over the course of eight sessions, students will begin their journey into Yiddishland, exploring both the language and get a taste of its rich culture. The course begins with learning to read and write the alef-beys (alphabet). From there, students will soon be ready to read selections from Yiddish literature, sing traditional Yiddish folksongs, and practice everyday expressions. Students will learn how to introduce themselves, share their stories, and describe their personal connections to Yiddish. All learning materials will be provided by the teacher. When: Sundays, January 11 – March 1, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m Where: Online via Zoom Cost: Early Bird: $30 per session, $220 for 8 classes available until December 26th, 2025 Regular: $40 per session, $300 for 8 sessions Teacher: Osian (Oshn) Evans Sharma He is a Yiddish teacher from the UK. He has studied Yiddish at University College London, and courses in Tel Aviv, Berlin and Paris. He has led Yiddish poetry courses online for Babel’s Blessing Language School and in-person workshops at the Shtetl Berlin Festival, the Maison de la Culture Yiddish and the Yiddish Sof-Vokh UK, which he also helps to organise. He teaches at the summer programme ‘Ot Azoy’ and recently completed a pedagogy fellowship at the Yiddish Book Center (Amherst, MA). Yiddish Arts and Academics on Instagram Yiddishland California on Facebook

Premieres Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+. Test cook Erica Turner makes Chicken Yassa (Senegalese Braised Chicken with Caramelized Onion and Lemon). Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Bridget and host Julia Collin Davison to a tasting of chicken broths. And test cook Becky Hays prepares Peruvian Arroz con Pollo.

Sal Vulcano Live in San Diego! Best known for co-creating, executive producing and starring in one of the most recognized and long-standing comedy shows of all time, IMPRACTICAL JOKERS, comedian Sal Vulcano recently announced the EVERYTHING’S FINE TOUR – his newest national stand-up tour - kicking off in Fall 2024 after selling out in over 60 markets during his previous tour, including notable landmark venues such as The Beacon Theatre and The Ryman Auditorium. In 2024 Sal’s debut special, "TERRIFIED," premiered - garnering over 1M+ views within the first weeks of its release, currently pacing for 2M views just a few months later - further expanding his profile in the comedy world. Visit: https://sandiegotheatres.org/event/2025/10/sal-vulcano Sal Vulcano on Facebook / Instagram

Premieres Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+ / Encores Thursday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. on KPBs 2 and Sunday, Oct. 26 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV. The walrus is one of the Arctic’s most enigmatic and social animals, relying on sea ice to live. Follow a paleontologist who embarks on an Arctic adventure to see how these mammals are coping in a warming world.

Premieres Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / KPBS+ / Encore Sunday, Oct. 26 at 10 p.m. on KPBS 2. A French explorer makes an unprecedented discovery in Alexandria's harbor that could reveal vital new information about Cleopatra's reign and her connection with the goddess Isis.

You’re never too old! Create your own fuzzy Monster! Saturday, October 25, 2-6 p.m. Ages 12+ years or children 6-11 years if accompanied by an adult welcome! Create a professional arm-rod-and-mouth puppet of your very own from Rene Rubalcava, owner and puppeteer of LV Puppet Studio of Las Vegas who learned the art of puppet making from a Jim Henson Muppeteer. There’s no better time to create your own one-of-a-kind fuzzy monster! In this workshop, we guide you from start to finish as you select, cut, hot glue and assemble the pieces and personality of your own customized puppet. No sewing is required in this workshop. Students bring their puppets to life with their own unique interests and imaginations, and by choice and placement of different face details. Each one is unique! Find your puppet’s voice and learn some puppetry basics. All materials included. No experience necessary! • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for a special **Preview** screening of "Bang Bang" on Friday, September 26 at 7 p.m. followed by an in-person Q&A with "Bang Bang" director Vincent Grashaw moderated by Ron Najor ("Adjunct")! “Tim Blake Nelson shines in a sentimental tribute to boxers who leave it all in the ring. ” – IndieWire “This Tribeca festival darling is award-worthy.” – Film Obsessive Back in his glory days, Bernard “Bang Bang” Rozyski (Tim Blake Nelson) was a beloved prizefighter boxer riding high on his success. These days he’s angry and closed off, living in his grungy house in a blue-collar Detroit neighborhood. When Bang Bang’s estranged daughter unexpectedly drops her troubled teenage son off at his doorstep, it gives the bitter old man a chance at personal redemption as he trains the potential-laden kid in the ring. But problems arise when the former champ’s past demons have other plans, forcing Bang Bang to confront everything he’s tried so hard to suppress. The film opens at Digital Gym Cinema for a full run beginning Friday, October 3 through Thursday, October 9! Showtimes TBA. Digital Gym Cinema on Facebook / Instagram

Anthony Geary, who rose to fame in the 1970s and '80s as half the daytime TV super couple Luke and Laura on "General Hospital," has died. He was 78.

All R&B. All Vibes. All NIGHT! September is officially the start of cuffin season and we’re kicking it off with me, you, and R&B! Come jam to your favorite R&B hits: new and old, slow jams and rump shakers, some ya know and some ya don’t! We’re going ‘til 2AM, so get ready for time! And who knows, you might even leave with a new friend or a boo. As always, VIP tables are available for those who want to sit and sip! Now That's R&B | Friday, September 26 The Rail - 3796 Fifth Ave 9:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. SD Melanin on Facebook / Instagram

Premieres Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+. Test cook Keith Dresser prepares host Bridget Lancaster a hearty German Farmer’s Breakfast (Bauernfrühstück). Equipment expert Adam Ried reviews cookie sheets. And Bridget makes host Julia Collin Davison a delicious Appeltaart (Dutch Apple Pie).