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The festival runs through Feb. 4 in person at Dave & Dorothea Garfield Theatre, with virtual screenings starting Feb. 5.

Robin Henkel—five time recipient of “Best Blues Award” at the San Diego Music Awards— brings his six piece band to Lu Lu’s. With this group says Robin “I like to feature originally composed horn arrangements drawing from the deep rich traditions of blues, jazz, swing and funk.” The Robin Henkel Band with Horns features Steve Ebner: trumpet, Dave Castel de Oro: tenor sax, Troy Jennings: baritone sax, Ken Dow: bass and Paul Kimbarow: drums. As a solo blues artist Robin Henkel performs blues with an intensity rarely seen in Southern California. Drawing from the styles of Robert Johnson, Fred McDowell and Elmore James, Robin has moulded his own intense and entertaining personal style. Robin has opened shows for: BB King, Dizzy Gillespie, Bonnie Raitt, Dr. John, Jr. Wells, Jr. Walker, Arlo Guthrie, Hot Tuna, John McLaughlin, Todd Rundgren, Warren Zevon, Steve Stills, Dave Mason, Don McLean, Charles Brown, John Mayall, David Lindley. Robin has performed with: Johnny Almond, Buddy Miles, The San Diego Symphony, Lowell Fulson, Big Jay McNealy, Jimmy Witherspoon, Sha Na Na, Papa John Creach, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, John Hammond. Robin Henkel on Facebook

Joss Stone is a Grammy and Brit Award-winning artist who released her acclaimed debut album, "The Soul Sessions," in 2003, at the age of 16. She has released 9 studio albums, selling over 15 million copies worldwide. Stone has performed and collaborated with legendary artists including James Brown, Burt Bacharach, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, Sting, Van Morrison, Melissa Etheridge, Jeff Beck, Mick Jagger, and Damien Marley. Her 2022 release, "Never Forget My Love," was her eighth studio album, written with and produced by Eurythmics' Dave Stewart, with whom she also co-wrote music and lyrics for the West End musical "The Time Traveller's Wife." In 2023, she embarked on her "20 Years of Soul" anniversary tour, during which she recorded her first live album, "20 Years of Soul - Live in Concert." She followed this with the "Ellipsis Tour" in 2024. Stone is currently working on a new studio album, scheduled for release in 2025. Prices include a $1.00 donation to charity. Joss Stone on Facebook / Instagram

Not many people get to realize their early dreams. Dave Nachmanoff has toured the world, both on his own, and as the guitarist and opening act for Al Stewart (“Year of the Cat”, “Time Passages”), at venues as far ranging as the Royal Albert Hall in London, to The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia. From performing with folk legend Elizabeth “Libba” Cotten at the age of nine, to playing in a rock band with his two brothers, Dave went on to earn a PhD in Philosophy at UC Davis and slowly built a grassroots following touring all over the world. In addition, he writes and records custom songs for clients and uses his recording studio to produce other artists. For this special show, he will be joined by Mike Lindauer on bass and vocals and Nick Carvajal on drums and vocals. Local musician, Omar Musisko, will be opening for Dave Nachmanoff. Two-time San Diego Music Award nominee (with The Peripherals and The Spiritual Motels) Omar Musisko crafts genre-bending, eclectic indie-folk music that weaves vulnerability and dark humor into poetic songs that search for beauty in the hurt. Dave Nachmanoff on Facebook / Instagram

Homeland Security said Tuesday that it launched what it described as the largest immigration enforcement operation ever carried out, tied to allegations of fraud involving Somali residents in Minnesota.

The Trump administration sent hundreds of letters Tuesday terminating federal grants supporting mental health and drug addiction services. The cuts could total as much as $2 billion.

Jan. 10, 2026 from 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. An intimate short film festival, listed on IMDb, The San Diego Short Film Festival (SDSFF) celebrates the art of storytelling through short films of various genres, showcasing the work of talented filmmakers from San Diego and around the world. From thought-provoking dramas to captivating animations, the festival presents a rich tapestry of storytelling, offering a platform for emerging and established filmmakers to showcase their craft for fellow film enthusiasts. SDSFF consists of five distinct blocks of short films. Several of the filmmakers and industry professionals will be in attendance to discuss their work and answer a few questions during festival red carpet interviews and social events. Block I: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.“Right On!” (14:55) directed by Dave Rosas “Betty & Mary: The Actors Prepare” (11:41) directed by America Young “Lone Crew” (17:06) directed by Gabriel Fontes “Nectar” (2:34) directed by Lucas Arthur Massolo & Hannah Tacher “The Shell” (6:22) directed by Marco Santos “The Family Photo” (8:48) directed by John Norris Ray & Maria Victoria Sanchez “Deficit” (2:20) directed by Jacob Willett “Greyson 2.0” (26:19) directed by Clarke M. Smith Intermission (15 minutes) Block II: 11:45 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.“Refuge” (7:57) directed by Joaull Bazil “Head” (6:00) directed by Keith Ruggiero “Our Place” (8:41) directed by Jacob Willett “Let Me Go” (6:34) directed by Diego McNally “The Distance of Time” (1:54) directed by Mitch Greer “Redraw” (14:25) directed by Marcos Rangel “Small Things”(11:30) directed by Angela Andronache “Strange Anomalies” (33:00) directed by Kevin Gray Intermission (15 minutes) Block III: 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.“Unfrayed” (7:40) directed by Michelle Muldoon “No Worries!” (2:00) directed by Chris Dicker “Sunny-Man” (6:59) directed by Sandeep Reddy Sama “Soda Gardocki – Waltzes, Trains, Wires & Wood” (3:15) directed by Jessica Moncrief “Memory Room” (15:40) directed by Dan McCabe & Raanan Hershberg “Date” (10:25) directed by Soufiane Benyoucef “Out of the Box” (15:10) directed by Hsu Chien “Buddah Made me Do This” (5:00) directed by Julie Li “XOXOXO” (13:08) directed by Dylan Baldoni “Believe In Love” (5:05) directed by Stacey Simon “Scaffold” (6:00) directed by Chris Chichester Intermission (15 minutes) Block IV: 3:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.“Why Dogs Howl” (4:51) directed by Sandi Johnson “Test” (15:30) directed by Mikaeel Dayani “Homecoming” (8:12) directed by Joaull Bazil “Lotería” (1:51) directed by Nathan Gibbs “Hooper’s Hope” (7:58) directed by Stuart Todd Stolp “Ana Sofia” (20:00) directed by Beto Besant & Mayara Magri “Windansea” (11:21) directed by Trevor Eisner “Press Record” (14:00) directed by John Mollison & Dalton Coffey “The Tower” (7:50) directed by Ethan Zell Intermission (15 minutes) Block V: 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.“Who Did This?” (3:50) directed by Zhang Qu “You Are My Sun” (5:02) directed by Bobby (Shibo) Yu “The Shallow End” (6:50) directed by Eddie Kisfaludy “Happy Ending” (6:39) directed by Ethan Kinney “Hitman Ex” (5:37) directed by Jamon Holmes “Ominous” (8:52) directed by Archita Mandal “Still” (15:21) directed by David M. Parks “The Perfect Fit” (7:20) directed by Warren Workman “The Sea Never Forgets” (12:30) directed by Thomas Pace “Brinquedoteca, Mauro’s Magical Workshop” (20:00) directed by Marcio Rosario

Dave Willat was just 11 years old when he showed up for what he thought would be a routine church choir practice in 1965. He and his fellow singers ended up making history.

In 2025 there was a lot of news. Here’s a roundup of some of the biggest stories the KPBS newsroom followed.

A drive of over 100 antique cars from the San Diego Automotive Museum in Balboa Park, through North Park and Mission Hills and over to Point Loma where the cars will take two laps of the 1915 road race route, followed by a 2 hour car show in Liberty Station. Cars participating are from 1906 to 1942 and a variety of makes including Rolls Royce, Pierce Arrow, Packard, National, Chalmers Detroit, Buick, Ford, Austin and more. Sit along the tour route and cheer on the cars. Then visit the car show in Liberty Station to see them up close and talk with the owners. We, the La Jolla region of the Horseless Carriage club, along with neighboring clubs such as the San Diego HCCA region and the Model T club are eager to share our passions and let the public see and learn a bit more about these early vehicles and what they meant for life in general. Lots of details, including routes and schedules, can be found on our website and you can follow us before the event and after on Facebook or Instagram.