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More high school students have seriously considered suicide, according to CDC data. New programs are trying to identify the need for help early.

What do New Jazz Underground, Black Sabbath and Remi Wolf have in common? According to NPR Music producer Lars Gotrich, they put out the best tracks of the week.

The bridge was built mere yards from where Francis Scott Key watched the British bombardment of Fort McHenry in 1814, inspiring him to write the song that would become the U.S. national anthem.

Guest conductor Case Scaglione leads the San Diego Symphony in two concerts, featuring a duo of works by Beethoven, with pianist Benjamin Grosvenor. The symphony will also perform Stravinsky's fanciful, intricate and chaotic "Symphonies of Wind Instruments," the 1947 revision in which Stravinsky removed some of the more obscure instruments from the original. The piece was apparently dedicated to Stravinsky's mentor and primary influence, Debussy — though I just happened upon a little classical music gossip wherein Debussy referred to Stravinsky as "a spoiled child." —Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS weekend arts preview Details: 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 24 and Saturday, Feb. 25. Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave., downtown. $25-$90. Related links: Concert information from the San Diego Symphony San Diego Symphony on Instagram

With Russian troops on the offensive, Ukraine's second-largest city is taking the drastic step of moving classrooms for primary and secondary education underground.

To celebrate Disability Pride Month, Music: Not Impossible brought vibrating haptic suits to a Lincoln Center dance party.

San Diego hospitals are preparing for more patients after the Thanksgiving holiday. Experts have warned of a “tripledemic” as COVID-19, RSV and flu cases increase. Plus, California officials have long hesitated to list the beloved Joshua trees as endangered. Why? Climate change has never been used as a reason for a species’ possible extinction. And, a place where being a “class clown” is a good thing — Diversionary Theater in San Diego is teaching the art of clowning to students of all ages.

Golden State Ballet presents From New York, With Love, a triple bill evening showcasing some of the world’s freshest choreography from NYC icons: Justin Peck, Norbert De La Cruz III, and Gabrielle Lamb. Program includes two world premieres and In Creases by Justin Peck - Tony Award Winner (Carousel), choreographer of Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story (2021), and San Diego native. Three ballets, two world premieres, one night to remember. Tickets on sale soon, there will be two performances at the Poway Center for Performing Arts. Friday, June 9th, 8:00 pm POWAY and Saturday, June 10th, 8:00 pm POWAY

Attention all poetry lovers and supporters of education! You are invited to a live spoken word concert on May 7, 2023, at 2 p.m. at the Logan Library. This event is in support of the students of Street of Dreams, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing educational and pro bono legal support to teen mothers in urban San Diego who are at a high risk of homelessness and incarceration due to the generational effects of poverty and addiction. The incredible young women of Street of Dreams have persevered through unimaginable obstacles to complete the Street of Dreams program, graduate from high school, and enroll in college, becoming the first college attendees in their families. By attending this concert, you can help ensure that Street of Dreams can continue to provide the educational support and resources necessary for these amazing students to succeed. Come join us for an afternoon of breathtaking spoken word performances by talented local artists, while also making a difference in the lives of these inspiring students. Don't miss this opportunity to support education and the arts in our community. Mark your calendars for May 7, 2023 at 2pm, and we'll see you at the Logan Library in San Diego for an unforgettable event! You can also donate to the cause here. RSVP and learn more about the event here.

Fresh Air's book critic says 2023 was an outstanding year for reading. Corrigan shares 10 of her favorite titles – a wide-ranging list of fiction and nonfiction.