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The first full map of an adult fruit fly's brain shows 50 million connections between neurons. Researchers are using the map to learn how all brains work.

Encore Fridays, May 2 - June 6, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream the series now with KPBS Passport! Set in a coastal town in tropical South India, the series tells the story of junior doctor,, Ruby Walker, who arrives in India looking for a job and a distraction from her heartbreak. She anticipates the sunshine, the palm trees and picture-perfect beaches. What she doesn't expect are the realities of work, life and even love at an under-resourced and over-worked cottage hospital.

Mission Valley open-air shopping center invites area children and their families to eat breakfast with Santa Claus on Saturday, December 2, in the AMC Theatres Court (HUB/Community Room). During this special event, there will be delicious food from Panera and a hot chocolate bar (while supplies last). In addition to eating breakfast with Santa, there will be special appearances from Mrs. Claus, Frosty, the Elf on the Shelf, and festive Candy Cane Stiltwalkers. Children will also enjoy the ornament crafting station, playing outdoor games, and special photo moments. The event, which takes place from 9:30 a.m. to Noon, is free of charge and open to the public, but space is limited and pre-registration is required. To register, visit https://www.mission-valley.com/events On the same day, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., there will also be a SoCal Etsy Holiday Market where vendors will create live art and local designers will showcase their wares, including handmade goods, in the Nordstrom Rack Court; the SoCal Etsy Holiday Market is free to attend and open to the public, and no pre-registration is required. For more information on both events, visit https://www.mission-valley.com/events. WHEN: Two Events, Same Day: - Breakfast with Santa and Friends: December 2: 9:30 a.m. – Noon (Register: https://www.mission-valley.com/events) - SoCal Etsy Holiday Market: December 2: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. (No Registration Required) Mission Valley on Facebook / Instagram

Artificial intelligence A.I. business workshop - learn how to implement change to maintain successful business and also apply in our daily lives with pro and con examples - a hands on education program for veterans, college students, business owners, public in general. For more information visit: inbizlatino.org

The three-time Oscar winner announced the end of his acting career in 2017. The new film, Anemone, will be directed by the actor’s son, Ronan Day-Lewis, from a script that the pair co-wrote together.

The Birmingham-Southern College's baseball team is scheduled to play in the College World Series on May 31 — the same day their school is set to shut down permanently.

From the organizers: Little Amal is the 12 foot puppet of a 10 year old Syrian refugee child at the heart of The Walk. She has become a global symbol of human rights, especially those of refugees. Between Sept. 7 and Nov. 26 2023, Amal is journeying 11,000 miles across the United States and Mexico in one of the largest free public festivals ever created. Join Blindspot Collective and ArtPower at South Mission Beach for Washed Ashore Amal is yearning to play with other children at the beach when she discovers the remnants of cherished belongings that have been washed ashore. As she listens to the sea, she thinks about the millions of refugee children across the world, who, like her, are searching for a better life. Audiences will be greeted by food trucks and an invitation to sit with us for a family-style picnic, before being joined by Little Amal herself as we explore the hope that she has shared across the world and her continued search for peace and belonging. Ways Get Involved: Join – the picnic at Mission Beach Make – Participate in a free community puppetry workshop at the UC San Diego Craft Center to make puppets that will be part of the performance. Materials, instructions, and refreshments provided. | RSVP Here > Sunday, Oct. 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24 from 6–8:30 p.m. Perform – All opportunities at: https://www.blindspotcollective.org/amal About Little Amal: Since July 2021, Amal has travelled over 6,000 miles to 15 countries, and been welcomed by more than a million people on the street, including hundreds of artists and civil society and faith leaders, as well as by tens of millions online. The puppet of Little Amal was designed and built by Handspring Puppet Company. Everywhere Amal goes she is greeted with events that are authentic and meaningful to the local people she meets. This could be a parade through a city centre, playground games with children at schools, a visit to a place of worship, an outdoor theatre or dance performance, a musical concert, a whole-city art installation, intimate encounters with children and families or ceremonies of welcome led by city mayors or other senior civic officials. Since she began her journey in July 2021 Amal has been welcomed at more than 270 unique events in 97 cities, towns and villages. Related links: ArtPower website | Instagram | Facebook

New La Jolla Historical Society exhibit pays tribute to iconic landmark of 60s and 70s.

Cartoonist Liana Finck has spent years learning the "rules" of social interactions. She's not convinced. Her comics poke fun at the contradictions and absurdities of daily life and modern parenting.

Locally born productions shine at this year's Tony nominations. Plus, two Broadway shows celebrating the origins of sonic creativity — the musical “Hell’s Kitchen” fueled by Alicia Keys songs, and the play “Stereophonic” about a ’70s rock band at the edge of stardom — each earned a leading 13 Tony Award nominations Tuesday.