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Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Monday, May 11, 2026 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. The film explores the life and tragic passing of up-and-coming visual artist Michael Richards, a New Yorker of Jamaican descent who died in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Michael’s body of work explores the Black experience in America. His life and art are discussed in the film by a handful of his peers and fans.

"Weird Al" Yankovic brings his legendary full-production multimedia comedy rock show back to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park with the BIGGER & WEIRDER 2026 Tour, playing his iconic hits as well as some never-performed-live-before fan favorites. Al’s long-time band is joined by four additional players to create a super-sized concert experience. “Weird Al” Yankovic is the biggest-selling comedy recording artist in history.  A 5-time Grammy Award winner, he is best known for his parodies of the biggest musical artists over the last 4 decades, including Madonna, Michael Jackson, Taylor Swift, Queen, U2 and Lady Gaga, all with their personal blessings.  His many hits include “Amish Paradise,” “Eat It,” “Like a Surgeon,” “Smells Like Nirvana,” “Word Crimes,” and the platinum-selling “White & Nerdy.” His last album Mandatory Fun is the only comedy album in history to debut at #1 on the Billboard Top 200.  Yankovic’s live shows have entertained audiences across the globe for generations, including appearances at such iconic venues as Radio City Music Hall, The Hollywood Bowl, Red Rocks, Carnegie Hall, Wolf Trap, The Kennedy Center and Madison Square Garden. In 2022, Yankovic produced and co-wrote the Emmy-winning biopic WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story, starring Daniel Radcliffe in the title role. VIP Meet & Greet and Backstage Tour Packages are available for this show. Follow this link for more information on VIP packages. --- Special Guest Puddles Pity Party, the 7-foot sad clown whose golden voice is “comparable to any Grammy winner” (Los Angeles Times), has amassed over 900K YouTube subscribers and performed sold out shows around the globe including San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts, London’s Soho Theatre and a residency at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. He has performed on stage with such legends as Eric Idle, Nick Offerman, Jack Black, Maynard James Keenan and Primus. Puddles’ one-of-a-kind “textured voice laced with melancholy” (NY Times) has been hailed as “operatic” (Boston Globe) and his show both “life-affirming” (Herald Scotland) and “hysterically funny” (LA Weekly).  Please note: The San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this concert. Be advised that this concert will contain strobe lighting elements. "Weird Al" Yankovic on Facebook / Instagram

We hear how Liberty Station transformed from a Naval Training Center into a cultural hub. Then, we preview a documentary showing at the San Diego Jewish Film Festival. And finally, a sneak peek of "The Finest" podcast's second season.

The World Cup isn't the only global soccer event of note. Check out the Grannies International Football Tournament.

In this live podcast recording event, "Arts Educators Save the World" podcast hosts Dr. Erica Halverson and Alek Lev will interview Emmy Award–-winning writer Joshua Pruett ("Phineas and Ferb," "Mystery Science Theater 3000," "Doctor Who," "The Last Comics on Earth") alongside his mentor, Emmy Award–winning head writer and co-producer Scott Peterson ("Phineas and Ferb," "The Last Kids on Earth") about the role of learning as an ingredient of artistic success. Using real stories, this conversation will showcase the invaluable impact of mentorship and continuous learning on creating and sustaining successful creative careers. Prior to the podcast recording, Mike Becker, “founder of Rokimoto, Funko”, and the Comic-Con Museum Youth Community Engagement Fund, which makes this program possible, will offer remarks about the importance of community-based arts learning in his own life and work. Thanks to our generous supporters, this event is offered for $5 per admission. Free for members. Space is limited. Advance purchase recommended. Museum exhibits will be closed during this event. Comic-Con Museum on Facebook / Instagram

"Music with a Story" is an immersive evening of modern chamber music that blends sound, narrative, and live improvisation. The program features works by George Gershwin, Marc Mellits, and Igor Stravinsky, brought to life by Windscape and New Village Arts Improv, led by Patrick McInnis. Together, music and storytelling intertwine to create a dynamic, engaging experience that invites audiences beyond the concert hall tradition. Windscape is San Diego’s newest chamber ensemble featuring contemporary works for wind instruments. Founded with a vision to unite the arts and amplify creative voices, Windscape brings together accomplished musicians, each with advanced training and a passion for innovation. With every performance, the ensemble seeks not only to showcase extraordinary talent but to cultivate a more vibrant, connected, and an artistically rich community. Windscape on Instagram

The winner of the 2026 Tiny Desk Contest is revealed by NPR Music's Bobby Carter. It's the 12th time that an unsigned musical artist has won the nationwide challenge.

Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. It is more than simply putting flowers in a container. It is a disciplined art form that breathes life into each composition, harmonizing the elements of nature and humanity. Learn to create these stunning pieces of art that intertwine Japanese culture and the changing of the seasons. By end of the semester, you will have learned to design beautiful and professional looking arrangements for both everyday and special occasions.  This class is free and open to the public. Contact Prof. Takeya at mtakeya@sdccd.edu for more information and to register.   Audience: Adults, Seniors Location: Community Room Visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/locations/mission-valley-library Mission Valley Branch Library on Facebook

The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) announces "The Dean Collection Presents: Hometown Heroes," a new exhibition opening April 18, 2026, alongside "Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys." To celebrate San Diego’s creative community, Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys approached MCASD with the idea of spotlighting local artists from the Dean Collection to accompany the run of "Giants." MCASD collaborated with the Deans to organize "Hometown Heroes," which will feature photographers MJ Pimentel, Oscar Cruz, and Chata, drawn from the Dean Collection, in dialogue with selected works from the museum’s permanent collection by regional artists Andrea Chung, Esteban Cabeza de Baca, and Fox Maxy. Works by Pimentel, Cruz and Chata capture facets of life in San Diego with images that speak to the encroachment of gentrification, a longstanding history of Chicana/o/e activism, lowrider car culture, and community pride. With an eye towards the natural environment, Chung’s cyanotypes of lionfish shed light on the enduring effects of colonialism, while Cabeza de Baca’s layered painting and Maxy’s sculptural video installation point to the cultural and ecologic forces that have shaped the U.S. /Mexico border region. This exhibition celebrates San Diego’s artists and histories born from a recent acquisition made by The Dean Collection. "Neighborhood Visualz," an exhibition showcasing film photographs by Cruz and Pimentel, was on view at Por Vida, a coffee shop and gallery in Barrio Logan, when Swizz Beatz (Kasseem Dean) paid a visit and decided to purchase the entire show. This is in line with the Deans’ unique approach to collecting that centers on forming personal relationships with artists and amplifying voices that have been historically underrepresented. This MCASD exclusive exhibition centers Black, Brown, and Indigenous experiences at a critical time. As the first "Giants" venue incorporating both English and Spanish labels, MCASD continues to further their commitment to highlighting the work of Latino/a/e artists in the broader San Diego community and beyond. Local traditions will also be incorporated into the run of "Giants," starting with a performance and blessing by Danza Mexi’cayotl—one of the oldest and most respected Chichimeca-Azteca dance groups in San Diego County—to kick off the exhibition’s opening celebration. "Hometown Heroes" is curated by MCASD Associate Curator, Amy Crum, and will be on view April 18 through Nov. 8, 2026.

Do you have the "Whimsical Eye" needed to turn a humble shoebox into a magical diorama? Armed with only your wits and scraps of "treasure", you must craft a tiny world within a shoebox before the final grain of sand falls through the hourglass. Quest Details: - Gathering Place: The Home Arts and Hobbies Exhibit - Enchanted Date: The 10th of June - Appointed Hour: Precisely at the stroke of 1 p.m. - Rite of Entry: An On-The-Spot Contest open to the first 15 enchanters to scribe their name into the scroll. No pre-registration needed. - Awards: Sacred Ribbons of Red, White, and Blue Our royal council of judges will bestow honors upon the top three (3) enchanters, aged ten (10) years and older, who show the most imagination, detail, and cleverness. We await your presence. Visit: https://www.sdfair.com/events/2026/small-box-contest San Diego County Fair on Instagram and Facebook