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Rediscover San Diego through SOHO’s Self-Guided Historic Architecture Series, July presents "San Diego’s Mid-century Modern Marvels" online at sohosandiego.org/. Closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

Toro Nagashi Festival (Toe-row Nuh-gah-she) Enjoy the traditional Japanese custom of Toro Nagashi — a lantern floating ceremony that guides loved ones who have passed. In addition to the lantern floating ceremonies, the garden will host daily performances, showcasing over 4 different groups per day. Support local businesses by trying food from the food vendors and shopping merchant booths in the upper garden. Please visit here or call (619) 232-2721 for additional information about the event. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

Premieres Friday, Dec. 15, 2023 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 / PBS App + Encores Sunday, Dec. 24 at 2 p.m. on KPBS 2 and Saturday, Dec. 30 at 7 p.m. on KPBS TV. Created and performed by Chicago’s Tony-Award winning Lookingglass Theatre Company, "Lookingglass Alice" is a marvel for all ages, transporting audiences down the rabbit hole to a circus-infused playground for an exhilarating adventure inspired by Lewis Carroll’s beloved stories.

Old Town San Diego’s beloved Bazaar del Mundo Shops present three lively days of folk art, food and entertainment at its annual Latin American Festival and Mata Ortiz Pottery Market, August 4–6. The colorful marketplace will feature hand-painted Mata Ortiz pottery, dazzling artisan jewelry, vibrant Mexican clothing and textiles, and various other collectibles. Talented artists from Mexico, Guatemala, Peru, Ecuador and other Latin American countries will showcase one of the most extensive collections of genuine Latin American folk art this side of the border. The festival also exhibits San Diego’s largest collection of authentic Mata Ortiz pottery, a centuries-old art form renowned for its intricate process and hand-painted geometric and ancestral symbols. Visitors can enjoy wood carving, textile weaving and intricate painting demonstrations from visiting artists highlighting their crafts. Mouth-watering Mexican cuisine from neighboring Casa Guadalajara restaurant will be for sale, as Latin American folk band TINKU entertains guests with live musical performances that feature native instruments, adding to the vibrant ambiance of this unique event. For more information visit: bazaardelmundo.com

A free 20 min breakfast lecture series for our creative community. Join us for coffee, donuts, and inspiration every last Friday of the month. About Blake Dye Blake Dye is a highly talented and visionary creative director from the vibrant city of San Diego. Blake’s upbringing instilled a deep appreciation for art, culture, and community. His passion for creativity led him to establish SMPL Collective, a renowned creative agency that has become a driving force in the industry. For more information visit: creativemornings.com

Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024 at 11 a.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream with YouTube. The film focuses on the ancient and obscure Christian prayer first recited by the Apostles more than 2,000 years ago in the Egyptian desert. Originally passed down verbally from one generation to the next, monks eventually transcribed the sacred words into instruction manuals originally intended only for those dedicated to a life of isolation.

It was reported that all scheduled bus routes in the South Bay and East County are anticipated to operate on a normal schedule starting Monday.

Fallbrook Art Center presents "The Find Magnified Show", which will be on display from July 29 through September 10, 2023. Regional artists in our gallery shop, "The Find", along with a variety of new artists are spotlighted in this expanded presentation taking place in our main gallery. The Find Magnified Show presents one-of-a-kind affordable artful gifts by over 40 local artists in various mediums including woodworking, glass, textile arts, ceramics, jewelry, gourd art, cards, and more! Free Admission. Visit http://www.fallbrookartcenter.org/ or call (760) 728-1414 for more information. Stay Connected on Social Media: The Fallbrook Art Center on Instagram + Facebook

Phillips launched the careers of legends including Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis. The rock and roll pioneer spoke to Morning Edition in 1993, a decade before his death.

Cosby's novel All the Sinners Bleed centers on a Black sheriff in a small Southeast Virginia county. The novel was inspired by his own experiences growing up in the shadow of the Confederacy.