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A fossil of an armadillo-like mammal appears to bear cut marks from butchering by humans, suggesting people were living in South America at least 20,000 years ago, even earlier than once thought.

John McEnroe, Billie Jean King and other tennis legends discuss their legacies in a new PBS documentary series.

This weekend in the arts: Gup Shup: immigrant food writing and tastings at the Mingei; a new poetry collection from Lora Mathis at MCASD; inclusive art at Revision Studio; Françoise Gilot; Leonard Patton; Songwriter Sanctuary and more.

A new book argues that the arts have a role to play in shaking up the status quo in the American health care system and creating 'desperately needed culture change.'

Parents can build on strong messages of compassion by reading books to their children that explore empathy, celebrate diversity, and encourage kindness. Here are 10 books to get you started.

Those who know Pelosi best say she's no Left Coast liberal zealot. Instead she's a calculating political realist — in her own words, "reptilian."

Belly up presents Emancipator and Dgtl Clr Douglas Appling, the Portland based electronic musician known to electronic music enthusiasts as Emancipator, takes a natural approach to his art. The classically trained violinist, and veteran of more traditional bands during his college years, grew up in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Listening to his parents' wide-ranging collection of albums — Kraftwerk, Orbital, Fleetwood Mac — as well as the African sounds his mother discovered during her years in the Peace Corps, profoundly influenced his expansive approach to music making. For more information visit: musicboxsd.com Stay Connected on Facebook

Warm up those voices for a special FREE community music day at the Museum of Making Music! From 10-11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19, the museum's partners from StudioACE will show you how to make and decorate your very own arts and crafts microphone. Grab a quick snack bag and return to the Museum's concert stage for Live Band Karaoke from 12-2 pm. Pick a song you would like to sing, then join a professional band on stage as they play along and help you live your dreams of being a superstar singer. Related links: MoMM website | Instagram | Facebook

Artists at work every day! Come explore Spanish Village Art Center located in Balboa Park. Watch local artists working daily in their historic studios and on their colorful courtyard. Free Admission Open everyday from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Closed:Thanksgiving, Christmas, & New Year's Day Visit: https://spanishvillageartcenter.com/ or call 619-233-9050 Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

This weekend in the arts: Coachella or "couch-ella," Desert X; piñatas, Wayne Thiebaud, contemporary dance and contemporary classical music