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From the organizers: Afro Future Con (*formerly Afro Con) creates space for Culture, Art, Technology, and Wellness to intersect for entertainment and innovation. Join us for Afro Future Con 3.0 - Extending Reality 2023! Get ready to dive into the vibrant world of Afrofuturism and explore the possibilities of the future. This in-person event will take place on Sat Sep 09 2023 at 151 YMCA Way, San Diego, CA 92102. Find the full schedule here. Afro Future Con 3.0 is all about celebrating the rich cultural heritage and creativity of the African diaspora. From mind-bending art installations to thought-provoking panel discussions, this event will leave you inspired and amazed. Immerse yourself in the world of virtual reality, augmented reality, and other groundbreaking technologies that are reshaping our reality. Discover visionary artists, innovative tech startups, and influential speakers who are pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for Afrofuturism and join the conversation about the future of art, technology, and society. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or new to the Afro Future Con experience, this event is for everyone! Don't miss out on this extraordinary event that celebrates Afrofuturism and its power to shape our world. Get your tickets now and be a part of Afro Future Con 3.0 - Extending Reality 2023! Afro Future Con is a a family friendly space where comics, art, wellness, and technology play nicely together. During the day, we will have cosplay, games and activities for the youth as well as workshops for the more mature. Special guest speakers... Ajani Brown - Professor, San Diego State University Keithan Jones - Power Knights Mr. Maxx Moses - Afrofuturist Artist and Thought Leader Tony Washington - Artist and Producer Marcus Newsome - Lightning Strike Comics Charlie Reign - Paragon VTOL Tendayi Nyeke - Kizazi Moto Reagan Gomez-Preston - Cleveland Show Nikita Caleme - Disney's Lion King and more (TBD) Comic, art, and cultural vendors Appearances by: Jamie Foxworth - Family Matters Food Vendors Hey Sugar Li'l Dutchie Soul Food City Workshops and Panels include: Comic Arts Creator Panel – Perspectives from Different Phases Afrofuturism in Current Animation Afrofuturism through African and African American Lenses Traditions - Daughter of the Fates Movement Matters – for Kids and Adults? 5 Gates to Africa – Travel and Tourism Visions Manifested Forum with Local Visionaries Organizing and Innovating: Refugee Futures of Work in San Diego Afro Future Con After Party - CosPlayers Ball (separately ticketed adult after party) at Grafitti Gardens is not family friendly. It is strictly for adults who want to come togehter and party for a cause. Cosplay Contest w/ Cash Prize Special performance by: Kahlil Nash Eternal w/ 805 South, LLC as MC DJ Cuts on vinyl Food and Beverages ...and more! Visit Afrofuturismlounge.com for more background.

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Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Monday, Jan. 5, 2026 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encore Friday, Jan. 9 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. Discover the life and career of director Blake Edwards, one of Hollywood’s most iconic figures. Edwards redefined slapstick comedy through a lens that still resonates with today’s directors and actors. With a career and body of work spanning over a four-decade career–often in collaboration with his wife, legendary actress and singer Julie Andrews–the film offers reflections on the times he lived in and tackles issues including sex, gender and power that remain at the forefront of present-day zeitgeist.

Famously feuding brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher have announced an Oasis reunion, 15 years after its dramatic breakup. Here's a brief timeline of their tumultuous history — and how they got here.

The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter returned to Nashville to find a community of women determined to resurrect her career.

This weekend in the arts: Teen girl punk rock, holiday lights + art + nature, art about food, a play about math, choreography by women and more things to do in theater, books, art and music in San Diego.

The decision came after more than 100 students walked out of class and rallied outside the district offices earlier this month.

From the museum:In her 2018 installation, Bazar, British-American artist Danielle Dean (b.1982, Alabama, lives and works in Los Angeles) exposes the deeply entangled histories of colonialism, capitalism, and consumer culture. At Institute of Contemporary Art San Diego (ICA San Diego), drawing on imagery from nearly 150 years of retail catalogs produced by the legendary Parisian department store Bazar de l’Hôtel de Ville (BHV), Bazar is comprised of a four-channel video accompanied by a series of life-size diorama-like vignettes.

As Dungeons & Dragons turns 50, critic Glen Weldon looks back on playing the game in its early years — and stumbling upon the fierce, shoulder-padded illusionist that would become his first character.

When NPR was offered the chance to interview Martin Sheen and Melissa Fitzgerald about The West Wing, I dashed through the newsroom with an energy to rival the show's iconic walk and talks.