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This weekend in the arts: A play by a Parkland father; local indie literature; jazz; "Chasing Fear"; Ryan Manalili album release; a Thee Sacred Souls homecoming; Broadway's "Peter Pan"; live music picks and more.

Celebrate the Fleet Science Center’s 50th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop—all in one night! Journey with us into the scientific connections of syncopated rhyme layered on beat mathematics. Dive into the technological advancements of sampling sound and the engineering feats of Hip Hop fashion that have shaped culture for half a century. The beats will be unstoppable with multiple DJs scattered throughout the building, spinning the best of five decades of Hip Hop. For those seeking an extra level of VIP treatment, we have reserved a special area where you can experience the celebration in true style. Elevate your experience in the VIP area, where you can savor the celebration in style, surrounded by the best beats, exclusive access, and the vibrant energy of the dual 50th anniversaries of the Fleet Science Center and Hip Hop. SCHEDULE 6-7 p.m. Poetry slam and battle of the DJs in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater 7-10 p.m. DJs spinning from all five decades of Hip Hop throughout the Fleet Science Center Wine and beer will be available for purchase VIP lounge with dedicated DJ and specialty drinks available for purchase Visit: fleetscience.org/events/fleet-after-dark Fleet Science Center on Facebook / Instagram

On Never Gets Late Here, Shenseea takes the scope of dancehall even higher. And, yet, the Jamaican singer tells NPR that she's already looking forward: “Just look out for new music. We’re not stopping."

Three years ago, a group of young musicians from Afghanistan and their teachers fled Kabul to remake their lives as a community in northern Portugal. Now, they are touring the U.S.

The lithium industry is pledging to bring new jobs and growth to the region. But past experiences with renewable energy have left many residents with lingering mistrust.

"Our problem is not with Israel. We don't want to meddle in anything that will threaten Israel's security," Damascus Governor Maher Marwan tells NPR. Syria and Israel have never had diplomatic ties.

There are so many great books to look forward to in 2025. But first, you'll want to catch up on these perspective-shifting titles from 2024, exploring art, the afterlife, nuns, nuclear war — and more.

At Comic-Con, thousands of cosplayers are expected to turn heads with their costumes. But for many, the dressing up is just the beginning.

The lawsuits were brought by more than 100 women who say they were abused or mistreated at a now-shuttered federal prison in California that was known as the "rape club" because of rampant staff-on-inmate sexual misconduct.

The Chicks — formerly known as The Dixie Chicks — will sing "The Star Spangled Banner" at the Democratic National Convention Thursday night. That performance, and the group's presence, will provide the latest chapter in The Chicks' long and complicated political history.