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Mondays, May 13 and 20 at 10 p.m., Wednesday, May 29 at 11 p.m. and Monday, June 3 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream Season 2 now with KPBS Passport! Martin Clunes (Doc Martin) continues his epic ocean wide adventure in search of the real Pacific through the lives, vibrant culture and stories of the people he meets along the way. Papau New Guinea, the Phillippines and Micronesia are explored in Season 2.

True victory is victory over oneself Entrenched in an elite sumo training facility in Tokyo, six men practice, eat, love, play and ultimately fight. Akio arrives as an angry, ambitious 18 year old with a lot to learn. Expecting validation, dominance and fame, and desperate to move up the ranks, he slams headlong into his fellow wrestlers, especially Mitsuo, the highest ranked fighter. With sponsorship money at stake, their bodies on the line, and their futures at risk, the wrestlers struggle to carve themselves – and one another – into the men they dream of being. Lisa Sanaye Dring has painted a vivid world with poetic precision, mixing ancient, divine ritual with the guttural ferocity of competition. "SUMO" was a hit as part of our DNA New Work Series in 2021. Directed by Ralph B. Peña (artistic director of Ma-Yi Theater) and featuring live taiko drumming, we are thrilled to bring this tenderly drawn and unique work to life for San Diego audiences. “Welcome to the dohyō. Where the national heroes of Japan are made. These men are not gods, they are sumo. But sumo wrestlers were once gods.” Stay Connected with La Jolla Playhouse! Facebook | Instagram | X/Twitter

Reflections is an art-making workshop series designed to serve adults 55 and older. In this workshop series participants will explore how ideas about the body integrate into contemporary art. Through close looking, we will engage with artworks where the body is present, and where its notable absence invokes the body. Each workshop will include an investigation of contemporary art-making techniques and materials. No prior art experience is required. Transportation will be provided, if required. Participants may join one session (two days) or more! Session 1: October 13 & October 20 Explore monumental and diminutive scales and create a figurine out of clay. We will draw inspiration from Francisco Zuniga’s commanding sculpture, "Juchiteca de pie" (1966), with its strong, unflinching stance, and Niki de Saint Phalle’s "Big Ganesh" (1988), a monumental rendering of the elephant-headed Hindu god symbolizing new beginnings.

Write Out Loud presents "Myths & Legends" Heroes, Immortals, Gods, and Monsters! Hear familiar and obscure myths and legends from across the ancient world come to life, read aloud by professional actors. Compare both classic and contemporary tellings of characters who have survived over two and a half millennia!

Some churches are arching their backs against earlier and earlier celebrations of Christmas by extending Advent, the season that leads up to Christmas.

The new doll is being scrutinized for the color of her skin, her facial features and her garb. Early reviews are Barbie-tastic.

The V-22 Osprey that crashed off the coast of Japan last year brought the aircraft's safety record back under scrutiny.

Barbecue is the man who convinced many of Haiti's gangs to stop fighting each other and start fighting the government. He spoke to NPR about his latest plans.

Crocs — those colorful clog-like shoes — are popular with many kids and teens. But doctors say foot problems could be possible if they're worn constantly. Here's what to know if your kid wears Crocs.

Community organizations are partnering with the City and County of San Diego to help small business owners recover form storm damage.