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NPR's Leila Fadel meets a mother preparing for the possibility of deportation by making sure someone will be able to look after her children.

Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) was a Surrealist Mexican painter, known for her vibrant colors, unflinching self-portraits, works inspired by the nature and artifacts of Mexico, and her celebration of its indigenous culture. In this lecture, Professor of Humanities Gwenyth Mapes will look at her life and some of her art. Dr. Mapes is a Professor of Humanities at Grossmont College and taught as an Assistant Professor of Humanities at the University of Montana in Missoula.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, as the Gaslamp Quarter of San Diego hosts the highly anticipated return of Taste of Gaslamp, the original tasting tour that promises a delectable journey through the heart of the city. From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., food enthusiasts, both locals and tourists, will converge upon this iconic district, spanning 16 square city blocks and boasting over 20 renowned restaurants. Taste of Gaslamp is not just a food tour; it's a gastronomic extravaganza! Embark on a self-guided exploration of culinary delights, savoring signature dishes from an array of esteemed establishments. With each stop, you'll uncover the diverse flavors that define the Gaslamp Quarter's culinary landscape. To take your experience to new heights, consider upgrading to VIP status! VIP ticket holders gain exclusive access to five additional premium bites and sips from the Gaslamp Quarter's top-tier restaurants. Act fast, as VIP tickets are limited and in high demand! Check out previous participating restaurants: Cafe Sevilla Cali Cream Ice Cream Gaslamp BBQ Havana 1920 Il Sogno Italiano Johnny WAHOO! Golf Bar LandShark Bar and Grill Lou and Mickey’s Madam Bonnies Meze Greek Fusion Smokin J’s BBQ STK Steakhouse Baja Rick’s Cantina The Field Irish Pub ...and many more! Since its inception in 1993 as an intimate dinner party at the historic Yuma building, Taste of Gaslamp has evolved into an unmissable epicurean event, showcasing the culinary prowess of the Gaslamp Quarter. Upon registration, attendees gain access to over 20 esteemed eateries, where they can leisurely sample signature small bites throughout the event. General admission for Taste of Gaslamp is $45 in advance and $55 on the day of the event, while VIP admission is $70 in advance and $80 on the day of the event. Don't miss out on this unparalleled culinary experience! For more information or to purchase tickets, visit gaslamp.org/tasteofgaslamp or call 619.233.5008. Join us as we celebrate the flavors that define San Diego's culinary scene in the historic Gaslamp Quarter! Visit the Taste of Gaslamp Quarter Gaslamp Quarter on Instagram and Facebook

Friday, Aug. 23, 2024 at 9:30 p.m. KPBS 2. Discover artists and creators who prove that art is not just on a stage or a screen or the words on a page, but is truly in every part of our lives. Meet women big wave surfers, Latino baseball pioneers and an all-Black mountaineering team.

Horsegirl's sophomore album, Phonetics On and On, is a compulsively replayable record full of arrestingly catchy, bare-bones songwriting and twee treasures.

London born Gregory Page is an eclectic, prolific, genre-bending, award-winning international performing songwriter, balladeer, recording artist, film maker, art activist, music producer and published poet. This artist has an extensive worldwide tour history having performed in a wide range of iconic venues such as London’s 02 Arena, headlining the Main Hall Paradiso Amsterdam and international music festivals including the Woodford Music Festival in Australia and the Woody Guthrie Festival in the US.His music has appeared in film and television soundtracks from Showtime to Dutch National television. With endearing stage presence, evocative lyrics, stunning fingerstyle guitar work and unforgettable voice, Gregory Page seamlessly draws from imagination and experience transcending traditions of folk, Celtic, American Roots, Jazz, ragtime, blues, swing and French Romanticism into his own signature musical idiom. Come experience the warmth, wit, wonder and epiphany of Page on the Stage in the comfortable Vision Concert Hall. For more information visit: visioncsl.org

This weekend in the arts: Filipino punk music, a free park xylophone concert, Barrio Art Crawl and more.

During the event we will reflect on the significance of the Juneteenth celebration, enjoy uplifting dance and gospel music performances, and host our 2nd annual flag raising and dessert. Dancing, Live Gospel Concert, Flag Raising 12–1 p.m. Celebratory Event (Location at the Performing Arts Center) 1–1:30 Flag Raising & Dessert (Location at the Jaguar Walk Patio)

Founded by the Latin Grammy-nominated band Making Movies, Celebrate AMERI’KANA is a traveling festival celebrating the diverse colors of American music. The collective AMERI’KANA All-Stars presents a high-energy show that blends the folkloric with the cutting edge and features a rotating cast of incredible leaders in their respective genres. Looking to redefine “Americana,” highlighting the crossroads of the languages and rhythms that make American music. Making Movies is a band based in the United States with a sound Rolling Stone describes as “an eclectic blend of rumbero percussions, delicate organs, and grungy fuzz rock.” Led by Panamanian singer/guitarist Enrique Chi, on electric guitar, Mexican-American percussionist and keyboardist Juan-Carlos Chaurand, and drummer Duncan Burnett, the band rose to acclaim through a decade of relentless touring in the US and Latin America. The band collaborated with Rubén Blades on the single “No Te Calles,” which NPR included in their Best of 2019 list and became the opening track of his album Paraiso Road Gang nominated for 2019 Latin Grammy Album of the Year. They have also toured alongside Los Lobos, Ozomatli, Hurray For the Riff Raff, Thievery Corporation, and many more. Max Baca and Los Texmaniacs are the Past, Present, And Future of Conjunto Music. Combine a hefty helping of Tex-Mex conjunto, simmer with several parts Texas rock, and add a daring dash of well-cured blues and R&B riffs, and you’ve cooked up the tasty Grammy-winning LosTexmaniacs groove. The band has a wide-ranging experience touring and recording with Flaco Jimenez of Texas Tornados fame, Los Super Seven, and even the Rolling Stones. While Max Baca has participated in eleven Grammy-winning projects, the band themselves won their first Grammy in 2010 and a nomination for their last Smithsonian Folkways recording in 2019, Borders y Bailes – featuring Lyle Lovett and Rick Trevino. Renee Goust is a Mexican-American singer-songwriter seeking to make historically underrepresented groups visible in Mexican music. Her songs “La cumbia feminazi” and “Querida muerte (No nos maten)” are well-established gender equality hymns in Latin America. Her music has been featured in Billboard, Rolling Stone, and El País, to name a few. Renee has performed at renowned venues like Lincoln Center and the Guggenheim Museum in New York and El Zócalo in Mexico City. She has collaborated with the United Nations, Amnesty International, and LGBTQ+ marches in New York, Mexico City, and La Paz, Bolivia. For more information visit: artpower.ucsd.edu

This year's race — which includes beloved stars, up-and-coming talents and a pair of songs from a successful but controversial musical — feels wide open. That doesn't mean all the songs are equally worthy.