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Leonard Patton is one of the premier jazz vocalists in Southern California and has recorded and performed with some of the top musicians including Antonio Sanchez, Lionel Loueke, Peter Sprague and recently Pat Metheny. Mr. Patton is also the proprietor of the Jazz Lounge in San Diego. Ed Kornhauser is San Diego's jazz piano workhorse performing with all the top musicians in town and one of the most in demand pianists on the West Coast. He was named Best Jazz Artist of 2022 by the San Diego Music Awards. For more information visit: encinitaslibfriends.org

Sip on bubbly and shop a selection of handmade goods created by local artists. Open studio will allow visitors to enjoy current art installation.

Out now, the outrageous half of OutKast about talks about his first album in 17 years, his wild ayahuasca trip and why he gets so many requests to play flute at funerals.

Become a nature knight and advocate for the planet by going on a quest to save the earth with San Diego Children's Discovery Museum! Celebrate our planet and find your passion for science, technology, reading, engineering, art, and math (STREAM). Through hands-on activity booths and an endless amount of fun, children will learn about: - Bats with Project Wildlife - San Diego native animals with Critter Encounters - Composting with Hidden Valley Community Farm - Identifying animal tracks with Escondido Creek Conservancy - How plastic breaks down in the ocean with Energy Coalition - The Harvesting Plants Initiative with Salk Institute - Sustainability - Conservation - Recycling + more! Plus, you won’t want to miss a special environmental performance by Ruth and Emilia! Every knight needs a quick bite! Stop by the gourmet food truck, The Go Go Food Truck, for locally sourced food and Churros Con Amor for a sweet treat.

More than 60% of San Diego voters said yes to Measure H. The approval allows the city to open parks and rec facilities to childcare businesses. Plus, the San Diego City Council is considering new regulations to protect renters. Council President Sean Elo-Rivera says part of what motivates him to help others is his own experience with eviction. Later, some takeaways from the the midterm election. And, California voters’ approval of Proposition 28 guarantees as much as $1billion from the state budget every school year for arts education without raising taxes. Later, Mexican artist Hugo Crosthwaite is being honored this weekend in Washington DC. His portrait of Dr. Anthony Fauci, head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, was unveiled at the National Portrait Gallery Thursday. And finally, the Coronado Island Film Festival kicked off its 7th year Wednesday with “Empire of Light” at the Village Theater. Film critic Leonard Maltin returns to host the festival's Industry Awards at the Hotel del Coronado’s Crown Room.

“It’s the holidays. Keep murder in the family,” suggests "The Dangerous Christmas," the newest comedy-thriller from master storyteller and nationally published playwright, Charles Carr. Inspired by actual events, a mysterious antique and the man determined to possess it by any means pull a group of friends into a decades-old intrigue that turns their world upside down and threatens their very lives. "The Dangerous Christmas" deftly blends a challenging mystery that will keep you guessing with wry humor and a heartfelt message about the meaning of the season. The accomplished cast is complemented with colorful sets and a full musical score and sound effects. We think "The Dangerous Christmas" just might become one of your holiday favorites! Shows run: Thursday, Dec. 15 (7-9 p.m.) Friday, Dec. 16 (7-9 p.m.) Saturday, Dec. 17 (7-9 p.m.) Sunday, Dec. 18 (2-4 p.m.) Thursday, Dec. 22 (7-9 p.m.) Friday, Dec. 23 (7-9 p.m.) California Center for the Arts Escondido Studio 1 Theatre. Tickets are priced $14 (seniors, military, student) and $18 (general). California Center for the Arts, Escondido on Facebook

Thursdays, July 31 and Aug. 7, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport! This two-part, four-hour series, takes viewers on a journey through more than 10,000 years of North American history and across some of the continent’s most iconic landscapes, tracing the animal’s evolution, significance to the Great Plains, near demise, and relationship to the Indigenous People of North America.

Saturday, March 9 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2 and 9 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport + Encores Sunday, March 10 at 6:30 p.m. on KPBS TV and KPBS 2. Enjoy performances by some of the world’s best young classically trained musicians as they participate in this international competition. Spotlighting talented youth, the competition offers the opportunity to win worldwide recognition.

Sweden has formally joined NATO as the 32nd member of the transatlantic military alliance, ending decades of post-World War II neutrality as concerns about Russian aggression in Europe have spiked.

From the organizers: Second encore night added: Tickets have sold so quickly that we've decided to add a second "encore" concert.... Panama 66 presents: Gilbert Castellanos Encore Album Release Concert At the San Diego Museum of Art - Copley Auditorium With the Young Lions TICKETS: $45 General Admission San Diego’s Jazz Godfather, Trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos, in conjunction with Panama 66 and the San Diego Museum of Art, present a live performance listen party of his first full album as a leader in over a decade Gilbert Castellanos’ new release, Espérame en el Cielo, set for release on December 17th, is his first album in over a decade, capping a hiatus from recording as a band leader since the stage soundtrack Federal Jazz Project. For this album, Castellanos guides listeners on a musical journey through trials and triumphs, through the personal battles, victories and miracles that have affected his career and life. Featuring culturally significant Latin tunes, as well as homages to family and friendship, near career-ending tragedies and more, the album serves as a timeline and Thank You to his entire fanbase for the love and support offered him during times of difficulty and transition. With veteran pianist Joshua White arranging, the album also features Christopher Hollyday on Sax, Tyler Kreutel on drums and offers bassist John Murray’s first performance on an album. The performance of the album, a special engagement in the Copley Auditorium at The San Diego Museum of Art, will feature the recording band with the exception of John Murray. Embellishing the auditorium for these events will be the addition of a professional sound and lighting team. SEATING: Seating will be general admission. DOORS: 6:30pm YOUNG LIONS: 7-7:30pm GILBERT: 8pm-9:30pm KITCHEN: The kitchen will not be open for this show. No food allowed. BAR: Bar will be open until 8pm (we request everyone to remain seated during show) PLEASE NOTE: Seats are general admission. Each purchase is for one single, general admission seat. 16-up, no children. No pets. No refunds/exchanges. Thanks, Panama 66 Related links: Panama 66 on Instagram Gilbert Castellanos on Instagram