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The NPR Music editor and All Songs Considered contributor shares her favorite albums of the year, including one that feels like a survival guide to the apocalypse.

The Alt.Latino and El Tiny host shares his favorite records of the year, including jazz musicians from across Latin America as well as vocalists inspired by folk, rock and pop whose work defies genre.

For 115 years, the Sweetwater Woman’s Club has been a cornerstone of service and connection in Bonita and the South Bay, bringing generations together in the spirit of community. This legacy continues on April 17–18, 2026, as the Club hosts its beloved Spring Garden and Craft Show at its charming, historic clubhouse. Set against a backdrop of rustic beauty and rich history, the event will feature local artisans, a vibrant plant sale, raffles, and more—all in support of scholarships for students in the Sweetwater Union High School District. With $20,000 in scholarships awarded in both 2025 and 2026, the Club’s dedication to empowering local youth remains as strong as ever. It is a celebration not only of creativity and community, but of a lasting commitment to making a meaningful difference. Join us. Shop local. Shop for a cause. Sweetwater Woman's Club on Facebook

Discover a broad range of this year's most compelling classical recordings, including symphonic booty-shakers, mystic violin, pipe organ prog and a guided tour of 18th century German chart-toppers.

This may have been a year when Latin music exploded globally, but the Alt.Latino and El Tiny host also sensed a desire among musicians for softness and stillness.

Local anti-poverty groups have had to scramble and scale back this year as the Trump administration targeted safety-net programs. They are bracing for what may come next.

The All Songs Considered host had his mind blown by Rosalía's LUX and his heart broken by Patrick Watson's uh oh, and was taken for a wild ride by Geese.

Welcome to Le Salon De Musiques — a concert experience unlike any other. You will feel the essence of chamber music. Up-close seating allows you to enjoy music the way it was meant to be shared. Following the concert, meet the artists and fellow concertgoers while savoring a high tea buffet with Champagne. It’s an afternoon you will not soon forget, an experience that will enrich your life unlike any other form of entertainment. It takes place in San Diego, at the La Jolla Woman's Club. Concert 8, Sunday May 17 2026 at 4 p.m. (Including high tea buffet with Champagne after the performance) Program: Introduced by musicologist Kristi Brown-Montesano - G. Rossini: Sonata No.3 in C Major for string quartet - J. Hummel: Piano Quintet in E Flat minor Op 87 "SD Premiere" - F. Sschubert: Piano Quintet in A Major D 667 "The Trout" Performed by: Webern String Quartet: - Benjamin Hoffman, violin, Chiai Tajima, violin, Alex Granger, viola, Stella Ye Lin Cho, cello, Aaron Blick, double-bass, Chi-Jo Lee, piano Visit: https://lesalondemusiques.com/product/concert-8-2025-2026-2/ Le Salon de Musiques on Facebook

Rooting for the Padres, catching a hometown soccer game or even cheering on the local hockey team can get expensive, fast. Here are a few ways tips to go to the games and save money.

Whether you plan to head out to the theater or binge from the couch, our critics have gathered together their favorite films and TV shows of 2025.