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In a workshop in an infamous refugee camp in Beirut, Palestinian women practice an ancient art form — as a livelihood, and also as therapy. The designs come from a homeland most have never seen.

In Pittsburgh, entire houses have been converted into individual art installations filled with unusual objects. A new house is now open.

Home and auto insurance premiums have been rising at double-digit rates. That's prompting even the most loyal insurance customers to shop around for better deals.

Violinist Simone Porter has been recognized as an artist with impassioned energy, interpretive integrity, and vibrant communication. She joins Cohda Quartet while Fellowship Artist Anna Han joins Abeo Quartet to perform Dvořák’s Piano Quintet in A Major, No. 2, Op. 81 for an inspiring afternoon of piano quintet repertoire. Encounters are free afternoon events, featuring intriguing lectures, discussions, performances, and diverse perspectives. Encounters reveal fascinating insights into the ways in which music is created, influenced, interpreted, and performed. Registration required. Visit: https://theconrad.org/events/encounter-5-fellowship-artist/ La Jolla Music Society on Instagram and Facebook

The Coronado Historical Association invites you to the next installment of our Wine & Lecture series: Skydiving Entrepreneur H. “Skippy” Smith and the Pacific Parachute Company in San Diego. Eighty-two years ago, Howard “Skippy” Smith founded the nation’s first black-owned and managed defense production plant in San Diego. Agin Shaheed will discuss the life of this skydiver turned entrepreneur. Born in Alabama in 1913, “Skippy” Smith moved to Los Angeles California during the Great Depression with little to nothing in his pocket with hopes of becoming a pilot. By 1939, he had become a renowned skydiver with his partner Mac “Skip” Gravelly. The duo became well known for the difficult and dangerous free fall jumps followed by delayed parachute openings. Skippy Smith would eventually move to San Diego and become the first African American hired by defense contractor, Standard Parachute to test, pack and inspect parachutes manufactured for WWII. Around the same time, comedian Jack Benny’s partner, Eddie” Rochester” Anderson was looking for ways he could contribute to the war effort. With Anderson’s financial backing, Skippy’s Pacific Parachute Company opened on 8th Street in San Diego in March 1942. Visit: https://coronadohistory.org/calendar/event/wine-lecture-skydiving-entrepreneur-h-skippy-smith-and-the-pacific-parachute-company-in-san-diego/ Coronado Historical Association on Facebook

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encore Saturday, 27 at 4 p.m. on KPBS TV. On this episode explore the restoration of Hotel del Coronado’s iconic elements, from the grand veranda to Wager’s Row, and discover the museum and archives preserving its legacy.

The 88-year-old pontiff is responding well to the treatment for double pneumonia and has shown a "gradual, slight improvement" in recent days, the Vatican said Saturday.

The IRC in San Diego presents: International Documentary Screening in Encinitas Doors open at 6 p.m. | Screening at 6:30 p.m. We invite you for our Inaugural Summer Film Screening where the Champions of the Golden Valley will make it's San Diego debut. "The film follows the story of Alishah Farhang who set out on a mission to bring competitive skiing to the ancient mountain town of Bamyan, Afghanistan. However, following the shocking collapse of the Afghan government at the hands of the Taliban in 2021, Alishah is forced to flee, leaving his beloved home country to face an uncertain future. Director Ben Sturgulewski captures an Afghanistan that few outsiders ever see in his exuberant debut feature film. A unique story that goes beyond skiing, Champions of the Golden Valley is about resilience, finding joy amidst difficult circumstances and what it means to be a champion." – Andrea Passafiume You don't want to miss this remarkable event!  The Summer Film Screening of Champions of the Golden Valley will occur on Thursday, August 22nd, at La Paloma Theatre, located at 471 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024. Self-parking is available at the Encinitas Coaster parking lot directly behind the theater. Casual attire. For more information visit: events.rescue.org

You're invited to Tickle Your Funny Bone at the Brooks Theater Gallery Artist Open House on Friday, August 2. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and you're welcome to just drop in or stay a while. The Gallery is filled with HUMOR - Art guaranteed to make you laugh out loud! Enjoy light refreshments, watch a guest artist demonstrating their work, and chat with exhibiting artists, families, tourists, Art Walk participants, and art lovers. For more information visit: oceansidetheatre.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

The seventh annual San Diego Book Crawl is back to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day.