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Don’t miss the San Diego Made Spring Market in La Mesa Village on Saturday, May 2 from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. This free, family-friendly spring festival features 120+ curated local makers, showcasing the best of San Diego’s creative community and offering a one-of-a-kind outdoor shopping experience along historic La Mesa Boulevard. Perfect for a sunny spring day, guests can enjoy gourmet food trucks, free photo booths, floral stands, Instagram-worthy art installations, styled lounge areas, hands-on craft stations, kids’ activities, and more. La Mesa Village businesses will be offering specials throughout the day, and 15+ student entrepreneurs from Helix High School will also be on site selling their handmade goods. This event is free to attend, so bring the whole family and spend the day supporting local artists, makers, students, and small businesses at the San Diego Made Spring Market. San Diego Made on Facebook / Instagram

Panda Fest has arrived in San Diego, welcoming guests to a new cultural experience on April 25-26! Known as one of the fastest-growing Asian food and culture festivals in the country, Panda Fest will transform Waterfront Park into a vibrant celebration filled with global flavors, cultural artistry, live performances, and larger-than-life panda-themed fun. Attendees can sample bites from more than 80 vendors representing cuisines from China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, and beyond, ranging from authentic street food favorites to creative fusion dishes. Beyond the food, attendees can shop from more than 30 vendors showcasing Asian-inspired crafts, apparel, and specialty goods, alongside a full schedule of cultural programming that includes traditional art demonstrations, contemporary dance performances, theatrical showcases, and nonstop live entertainment. The two-day event is an immersive, family-friendly environment that goes far beyond a traditional food festival, highlighting the depth and diversity of Asian cultures. Make sure to grab your tickets now before they sell out and see for yourself why Panda Fest is the fastest-growing Asian food and culture festival in the country! Instagram

Join Pride in the Tribe, a community for LGBTQ+ teens and allies (ages 13–18), for a fun afternoon at the JCC as we see "Into the Woods." This enchanting, thought-provoking musical weaves together beloved fairy tale characters as they chase their deepest wishes. With humor, heart, and unforgettable music, the show explores identity, choices, and what happens after dreams come true. Lawrence Family JCC on Facebook / Instagram

The Makers Arcade Spring Fair makes its Balboa Park debut on Saturday, April 4 and Sunday, April 5, 2026, bringing this beloved handmade festival to one of San Diego’s most iconic cultural destinations for the very first time. Join us for a vibrant, open-air celebration of the best handmade crafts and independent artists in Southern California. This thoughtfully curated festival features 120+ local makers, artists, and creative small businesses, offering high-quality, locally made goods including jewelry, ceramics, home décor, textiles, apparel, original artwork, and one-of-a-kind gifts. Every purchase directly supports our regional creative economy. Enjoy a lively weekend filled with food trucks, beer, cocktails, and mocktails, live music, interactive art installations, photo booths, and hands-on make-and-take craft stations for all ages—all set within the scenic grounds of Balboa Park. Kids 12 and under are free all weekend and will receive a filled Easter egg at entry. Shoppers will earn prize tickets with purchases, redeemable for giveaways, and select Makers Arcade tote bags will include hidden golden tickets for special prize packs. Admission is $5 for adults, with free entry for kids 12 and under. Proceeds support San Diego Made, a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting artists, makers, and independent small businesses. San Diego Made on Facebook / Instagram

The San Diego County library is hosting programs and promoting educational opportunities across all 33 of its branches to honor the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Roll, fill, and bake your own rainbow hamantaschen (cookies) with Pride in the Tribe, a community for LGBTQ+ teens and allies (ages 13–18)! We’ll get creative with colorful dough, celebrate Purim, and enjoy the results together. Come bake, hang out, and make something sweet while celebrating queer joy and Jewish tradition. You do not need to be Jewish to join. Lawrence Family JCC on Facebook / Instagram

Premieres Thursday, April 20, 2026 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with YouTube (not in KPBS+ app). U.S. pressure has pushed Cuba's economy into freefall, with fuel shortages and mass emigration. Is a military operation imminent? Historian Michael Bustamante on the latest in the U.S.-Cuba crisis.

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encore Sunday, May 3 at 4:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. Find out why California’s Missions are romanticized during the late 1800's and why the Indigenous People’s history is overshadowed. Learn about the impact of Spanish colonization on the Indigenous People of the Kumeyaay Nation. We’ll show you historical documents that give us information on how the Indigenous People were treated inside the Missions by priests and soldiers.

The U.S. Supreme Court appeared sympathetic to the Trump administration's move to end temporary protected status for Haitians and Syrians in the country.

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Monday, July 13, 2026 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2. Join us as we explore the Tijuana International Airport with administrator Carlos Salgado, who gives us an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour. We get to go up into the control tower and learn how to direct airplane traffic. We meet the falcon team that keeps the runway clear of birds. And we also learn about the unique CBX border bridge that connects two countries through the same airport.