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If you’re heading to Comic-Con transit could be a good option to get there. Plus, a KPBS investigation digs deeper into an uptick in the euthanasia rate at San Diego County-run animal shelters. We also look into a five-day forecast – for pollution. Then, some tips from our arts reporter on how you might be able to see George Lucas up close at Comic-Con.

Ring ring ring! Hanukkah’s calling! After the success of their “Spirit of Hanukkah” comedy sketch special, David and David reunite for their third annual Hanukkah live show. This year they’re inviting guests and talking calls for a one-of-kind holiday telethon for everyone! Mockingbird Improv: Website / Facebook / Instagram

Catch the winter spirit with snow flurries every night at 5 p.m. throughout December. Flurries are made with eco-friendly artificial snow and can be enjoyed bayside at Malibu Farm. snow + glogg and hot chocolate This event runs from December 1 through December 30. Activities take place daily at 5 p.m. Malibu Farm San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

The Comic-Con Art Show, Located at the Manchester Hyatt, in Grand Hall CD is open to the public—you do not need a badge to come in and enjoy or purchase artwork. However, everyone entering the Art Show is expected to comply with all terms and conditions expected of our attendees. You’ll see numerous original drawings, paintings, sculptures, pieces of jewelry, and more “unusual” items, all created and displayed by professional and amateur artists. In 2024, more than 900 items were sold by the 116 artists exhibiting in the Comic-Con Art Show, and 20% of those art show sales were to the un-badged general public! If you want to add something to your collection, many of the pieces are offered for purchase by Silent Auction* or Quick Sale. Bidder numbers and Art Show information can be obtained from the administration table inside the Art Show. You must be 18 or older and have legal identification to purchase artwork, and payments may be made with cash or a credit card. The Art Show also displays the nominated books and comics for this year’s Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards. Come and see the best new works of the year! For your convenience, the Art Show is open one hour after the Exhibit Hall closes on Thursday, Friday, and Sunday to make it easier to bid on or pick up your art. HOURS: Thursday 11 AM–8 PM Friday: 9 AM–8 PM Saturday: 9 AM–6 PM Sunday: 9 AM–6 PM *Silent Auction final bidding closes Saturday at 6:00 PM.Winning bids are posted at 9:00 AM Sunday morning.Any Voice Auctions begin at 11 a.m. Sunday morning. All purchased art must be picked up Sunday by 6:30 p.m. Quick Sale items must be paid for immediately and picked up the same day.

Olympian High School history teacher Keith Hammond moonlights as wrestler Orion Odyssey and returns to the ring for the school's annual Welcome Back Bash fundraiser.

The new law provides training for school principals and reading specialists in the “science of reading,” a method of literacy instruction focused on vocabulary, comprehension and sounding words out rather than learning words by sight. The approach has led to improved reading scores in Mississippi, Louisiana and districts like Los Angeles Unified, which adopted it several years ago.

Nearly two years since their last San Diego show, Stick Men — featuring Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto, and Markus Reuter — return to the Bornemann Theatre in San Marcos for a special holiday weekend performance. Formed in 2007, this progressive rock supergroup is known for its bold sound built around touch-style instruments like the Chapman Stick and the custom U8 guitar. Levin (Peter Gabriel, King Crimson) anchors the trio with his legendary mastery of the Stick, while Mastelotto (King Crimson, Mr. Mister) fuses acoustic and electronic percussion, and Reuter adds depth and atmosphere through his innovative compositions. Together, the band’s members have contributed to records selling over 100 million copies worldwide. Opening the night is acclaimed Chapman Stick artist Tom Griesgraber, joined by guitarist Andre Cholmondeley of Project/Object. Griesgraber’s genre-defying performances and collaborations with artists like Steve Hackett, Al Di Meola, and California Guitar Trio promise an unforgettable start to the evening. Stick Men on Facebook / Instagram

"Every now and then you bump up against a part that presses you to the wall of your ability," Hawke says of playing lyricist Lorenz Hart. Hawke is also starring in the film Black Phone 2.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 at 1 p.m. on KPBS TV. We're in the charming seaside town of Newport, Rhode Island. Host Alex Thomopoulos joins chefs Kevin O'Donnell, Michael Faccidomo, and Noah Kvochick to create a celebration featuring the best local seafood. Topping the menu at our feast is squid ink calamari, Thai lobster with coconut chili butter, and delicious pastries from local bakery, Le Bec Sucre served up at the well-known Stoneacre Garden.

Community historian and professor T.J. Tallie is wrapping up a year-long research project on the lives of Black LGBTQ+ San Diegans in the '80's and '90's. Plus, a local filmmaker debuts a film about the realities of being an adjunct professor. Then, your weekend preview of San Diego arts events.