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Balboa Park features succulent plants from around the globe. Some are strikingly beautiful in their symmetry while others are alien looking, as if from another planet. Each has found hundreds of similar and unique ways to thrive in arid environments where most life forms are unable to survive. This tour will examine the clever adaptations and beauty of the many fascinating forms. Forever Balboa Park offers thematic park tours that focus on the park’s unique biodiversity and highlight the park’s horticultural wonders on the first Saturday of each month. Led by park volunteer and horticultural enthusiast Bill Edwards, the free tours leave from the Visitors Center at 10 a.m. unless otherwise indicated. Walks last 90 minutes and are typically less than 1 mile on level terrain. It is advised that potential attendees contact the Balboa Park Visitors Center prior to the scheduled walk to determine if there are any last-minute changes or cancellations to the tours. Forever Balboa Park on Facebook / Instagram

Community members are pushing back against Gregory Bovino's possible return to the El Centro Border Patrol sector. Then, a new film revisits a death of a man at the hands of Border Patrol agents over 15 years ago. And finally, San Diego Unified's effort to build housing for teachers and staff.

Carlos y Charlos are two Los Angeles county born multi instrumentalists, Juan Carlos Reynoso (bajo sexto) and Charles De Castro (diatonic accordion) who initially came together to play just for fun the songs they love from their idols of Norteño like Los Alegres de Terán, Carlos y José, to Texas accordion legends like Santiago Jimenez Carlos y Charlos on Instagram

Bringing your own lunch is still the cheapest — though perhaps not the most fun — option.

Watch Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV. Verdi’s Shakespearean comedy features an ensemble cast in Robert Carsen’s staging, with baritone Michael Volle performing in his first Verdi role at the Met as the knight Falstaff, tormented by a trio of clever women who deliver his comeuppance.

The "Take Me to the Water: Histories of the Black Pacific" exhibit delves into 500 years of Black Mariner legacies in whaling, fishing, surfing, swimming, sailing, exploration, and defense shaping the U.S. Pacific. This immersive new exhibit exploring Black maritime history, identity, culture, and connection across the Pacific world. Explore the deep and often overlooked relationships between Black communities and the Pacific Ocean. Spanning centuries of maritime movement, labor, exploration, and cultural exchange, the exhibit highlights the lives and contributions of Black mariners whose stories helped shape the Pacific world. Visitors to the Maritime Museum of San Diego are invited to discover the experiences of sailors, whalers, fishers, waterfront workers, explorers, soldiers, surfers, swimmers, and scholars whose connections to the ocean expanded far beyond traditional narratives of maritime history. Through immersive storytelling, historical interpretation, and contemporary scholarship, the exhibit offers a broader and more inclusive understanding of the Pacific—revealing how identity, labor, migration, resilience, and culture moved across oceans and generations. Exhibit entry is included in general admission ticket purchase. General admission includes self-guided tour of all vessels and exhibits. The Maritime Museum is open daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Last visitor entry is at 4 p.m. Visit: https://sdmaritime.org/visit/exhibits/take-me-to-the-water/ Maritime Museum of San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Thee Sacred Souls, with support from LA LOM and the Womack Sisters, are coming to Gallagher Square at Petco Park on Friday, August 28! Tickets are on sale now.

As Mexico winds down its World Cup run and the U.S. prepares for its next match against Belgium, we talk about the wins, losses, and controversies from the 2026 World Cup.

Step into a world of whimsy with our Tea in the Garden series, Estancia La Jolla’s immersive high-tea experience. Tea in the Garden returns for a new season of beautifully imagined afternoons. One Sunday each month, our hidden garden transforms into an immersive high-tea experience inspired by the seasons. From the first blooms of spring to golden summer soirées and whimsical autumn escapes, guests are invited to slow down and savor an elevated selection of custom-blended teas, tea-infused cocktails, and artfully crafted sweet and savory bites. Dress in your finest tea-time attire and join us for a charming escape filled with seasonal beauty, culinary delights, and a touch of magic. Self parking is available for $7, with valet service offered for $10. For reservation purposes, please indicate your party size and dietary restrictions at checkout. Estancia La Jolla on Facebook / Instagram

In the heart of the park, but tucked away from the main thoroughfares, are unique landscaped areas brimming with a rich variety of beautiful plants often overlooked by park visitors. These hidden nooks combine little-known park history with one-of-a-kind floral specimens. Forever Balboa Park offers thematic park tours that focus on the park’s unique biodiversity and highlight the park’s horticultural wonders on the first Saturday of each month. Led by park volunteer and horticultural enthusiast Bill Edwards, the free tours leave from the Visitors Center at 10 a.m. unless otherwise indicated. Walks last 90 minutes and are typically less than 1 mile on level terrain. It is advised that potential attendees contact the Balboa Park Visitors Center prior to the scheduled walk to determine if there are any last-minute changes or cancellations to the tours. Forever Balboa Park on Facebook / Instagram