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From the KPBS arts newsletter: The San Diego Asian Film Festival celebrates 25 years this year, and in addition to an excellent lineup of films, there are several free programs. With "Free Films at 4," any weekday 4 p.m. screening is free (these are all shorts programs). The high school program, Reel Voices, also holds a free screening Nov. 10. Plus, all high school-aged youth and younger are free for all screenings, if tickets are still available at the door. The festival runs Nov. 7-16 at Regal Edwards Mira Mesa, San Diego Natural History Museum and MOPA@SDMA. $12-$215. —Julia Dixon Evans from the organizers: The San Diego Asian Film Festival (SDAFF) is San Diego’s premier film showcase of Asian American and international cinema. Founded in 2000, the festival has grown to become the largest exhibition of Asian cinema in the western United States, and has showcased everything from future classics like Bong Joon-ho’s Memories of Murder (US Premiere) to luminary independent work like Patrick Wang’s award-winning In the Family (North American Premiere). Each year, the festival brings West Coast, North American, and World premieres of films from around the world to San Diego and gives audiences unique opportunities to discover international cinema. This year, the 25th edition of SDAFF will showcase 170+ films from 35+ countries, in 35+ languages from November 7-16, 2024. More information: View the schedule here View the films and trailers by section here View the special event listings here

Spreckels Organ Society, a non-profit organization curating concerts and performances at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in the heart of Balboa Park, celebrates Halloween with a special Spooktacular concert featuring Phantom of the Opera and Haunted Organ Tour. Beginning at 5:30 p.m., The Haunted Pavilion opens to the public for a kid-friendly insider tour “Meet the Great Composers Decomposing,” joined by zombies from Thriller San Diego (first-come, first-served). At 6:30 p.m., the concert begins with Spooktacular organ solos, led by Spreckels Organ Artistic Director Raul Prieto Ramírez, who is also San Diego’s Civic Organist; followed by a “Phantom of the Opera” concert with Soprano Caroline Nelms and Tenor Bernardo Bermudez. The program – free and open to the public – includes state-of-the-art spooky projections on the Pavilion by SonderEyes to provide a unique Halloween visual experience that goes with the music. For more information about the Spreckels Organ Society, visit www.SpreckelsOrgan.org. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/halloween-spooktacular-at-the-spreckels-organ-pavilion-in-balboa-park-tickets-1054229832809 Spreckels Organ Society on Instagram and Facebook

The arts residency program is back after a pandemic pause, and the concert series continues.

Shannon Liss-Riordan, who represents thousands of former Twitter employees suing the company, sees many similarities in the predicament of federal workers today. Here's her advice.

A week after going missing, the final missing soldier was found, the Army said. The soldiers were operating an armored vehicle that became submerged in a swamp during a training mission.

On Midday Edition, we look at the best recipes from the region, a comedic rendition of "Dracula" and what NPR's Ari Shapiro is up to.

Blood drives will be held through Aug. 31 at various locations in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Carlsbad, Chula Vista, El Cajon, Encinitas, Escondido, Fallbrook, Imperial Beach, La Jolla, La Mesa, Oceanside, Poway, San Diego, San Marcos, Santee, Solana Beach and Vista.

The pop culture convention has officially returned. How are things looking this year? Plus, a dive into Afrofuturism at the convention. And finally, how one animator is telling Filipino stories through his art.

Donald Trump has begun his Inauguration Day alongside much of his incoming Cabinet with a prayer service at St. John’s Episcopal Church, near the White House.

Christy Ross Art presents a spook-tacular night of Halloween fun at the first Lemon Grove Coffee Halloween painting party on October 12th! Spark your creativity within with artist and art educator Christy Ross as you create a Halloween painting of your very own. $55 - Include 2 hour class, all supplies, coffee drink of choice, light appetizers and apron. Ages 12+ welcome (children must be accompanied by adult)! Visit: https://www.christyross.art/coffeeshop Christy Ross on Instagram and Facebook