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A new indie metroidvania offers forgiving combat, a bright aesthetic, and a story about the healing power of art.

Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport! Celebrate the legacy of the music of the late 1950s and 60s with a new generation of artists. Includes performances by Alex Byrd, The Best Intentions, The Majors, The Danleers, Charlie Thomas’ Drifters, The Belmonts, Bobby Wilson and Mike Mastellone.

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Art Scene West Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition of works by varied artists. Mediums include canvases, sculpture and wearable art. Mark Lurie is a multi-talented San Diego County artist who is skilled in creating marble sculpture,wearable art creations and in painting artistic canvases. He grew up in a family of artists. In his early years of artistic education and exploration of the world, Mark trained as a sculptor in Indonesia. In more recent years he has visited the fabled Carrara marble quarries in Italy and the marble quarries in Bandung, Java to select the finest marble for some of his own marble sculpture artworks. Mark is exhibiting sculpture work and wearable art in the Creative Artists Showcase. This exhibition is representative of a fresh energy and excitement in the Solana Beach Design District, where Art Scene West Gallery is promoting local art creation and collaboration. Art Scene West on Facebook / Instagram

The Supreme Court heard arguments in two cases challenging race-conscious admissions policies at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina Monday. A decision from the conservative-majority court could have far-reaching implications. Then, San Diego’s Measure H would open parks and rec facilities on city land to childcare businesses. But the measure includes a confusing word choice. Next, California recently updated its building code to allow high rises made almost entirely out of wood. But not just any wood: An emerging type of wood product called mass timber. And, even if evidence for any election fraud is scant or nonexistent, worries are especially high in one Northern California County. Then, the school bond measure on the San Diego city ballot this year would use some of the money raised to build housing for teachers on land it already owns. Finally, San Diego Opera's “The Last Dream of Frida and Diego” has three more performances through Sunday. The Spanish-language opera is inspired by the life and art of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera.

Dj Quik and Scooter One of the most revered figures in rap since his early-'90s debut, DJ Quik emerged as a formidable rapper/producer and extended his career working primarily as a funk-inspired beatmaker for stars and protégés alike. Quik, born David Marvin Blake, made a name for himself in his native Compton, California by compiling mixtapes that also featured AMG, 2ND II None, and Hi-C. On the basis of these tapes, he was signed to Profile and debuted with Quik Is the Name (1991), on which he produced all the tracks and rarely shared the mike -- a rare solo rap artist to do so. The album spawned the Top 20 Billboard R&B/hip-hop chart hits "Tonite" and "Born and Raised in Compton" on its way to RIAA platinum certification. Through the '90s, DJ Quik added to his solo discography with Way 2 Fonky (1992), Safe & Sound (1995), and Rhythm-al-ism (1998), all three of which were certified gold. During this decade, Quik racked up outside production credits as part of Penthouse Players Clique and granted beats to several fellow rappers, mostly West Coast associates, but his most successful collaborative effort was Tony! Toni! Tone's "Let's Get Down," a Top 30 pop hit for the R&B group. For more information visit: musicboxsd.com Stay Connected on Facebook

Monday, Oct. 30, 2023 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. Wearing snapback caps and Air Jordans, the Reality Poets aren’t typical nursing home residents. In "Fire Through Dry Grass," these young, Black and brown disabled artists document their lives on lockdown during Covid, their rhymes underscoring the danger and imprisonment they feel. In the face of institutional neglect, they refuse to be abused, confined, and erased.

On The Past Is Still Alive, Alynda Segarra's latest album as Hurray for the Riff Raff, the shapeshifting folk artist dives into deeply personal stories from their own vagabond youth.

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Belly up presents Tessa Violet with Frances Forever Growing up an only child in a small town in Oregon, Tessa Violet always had a deep desire to create authentic connections with people. YouTube was the first platform which allowed her to foster those connections; as she grew up, and the platform evolved, it became a place for many budding musicians to flock. After moving to LA, Tessa released her debut album Bad Ideas in Fall 2019 - rounding out a breakout year for the rising artist. The sole songwriter on all but one of her debut album tracks, the project received Spotify's NMF Times Square billboard, and the hit single "Crush" amassed 200M+ aggregate streams alone. For more information visit: musicboxsd.com Stay Connected on Facebook