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This concert celebrates American music in honor of the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding. For generations, the United States has inspired composers from both within and beyond its borders, shaping works that reflect America’s landscapes, cultures, and evolving identity. This program highlights that influence, beginning with Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9, “From the New World,” a work shaped by his impressions of America’s musical traditions. We continue with Edward MacDowell’s Suite No. 2, “Indian Suite,” one of the earliest major orchestral works by an American composer. The evening concludes with a world premiere of an original piece written by MiraCosta College Symphony Orchestra’s composer‑in‑residence, Christoph Rayburn—to commemorate this historic anniversary. We hope you’ll join us for this special celebration of American music.

Step into the divine as Serpent & Stone, Downtown San Diego’s new Greek-inspired restaurant and speakeasy tucked behind Salvatore’s Cucina and Lounge, officially opens its doors on Friday, September 4. The new concept from San Diego restaurateur Saul Ayala, owner of both Serpent & Stone and Salvatore’s Cucina and Lounge, brings together Greek-inspired dining, mythology-driven cocktails and late-night energy in a moody, intimate setting. Join the grand opening celebration from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. and enjoy complimentary welcome champagne, tray-passed small bites, fire dancers, belly dancers and a live DJ as Serpent & Stone transitions from dinner into a late-night destination. Guests can explore a contemporary menu of Greek and Mediterranean favorites, including chicken souvlaki, Greek meatballs, charcoaled Aegean octopus, grilled skewers and The Gorgon Platter, alongside signature cocktails inspired by Greek mythology. The grand opening is open to the public, with guests welcome to stop by throughout the evening for dinner, cocktails and entertainment. Dinner will be served until 10 p.m., with the celebration continuing until 2 a.m. Reservations are encouraged for dinner. Serpent & Stone on Instagram

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 + Saturday, Aug. 1 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV + Sunday, Aug. 2 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2. Tony Bennett performs his classic songs with special guests, including Marc Anthony, Gloria Estefan, Franco De Vita and Vicente Fernández. A truly international endeavor, VIVA DUETS features a celebrated roster of performers from multiple countries.

Every 3rd Thursday of the month | Bird Park | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. All ages | Free! Join us for our third year of one of our favorite community traditions! Verbatim Books in the Park ‘til Dark is back—an evening to unwind, catch up with friends, and get lost in a good book as the sun sets over North Park. Bring a blanket, a comfy chair, dinner or snacks, and your current read. Schedule: 5:30 - 6 p.m. – Gather, find a cozy spot, eat, and meet fellow book lovers. 6 - 7 p.m. – Silent reading—time to relax and get lost in the pages. 7 p.m. - Sunset – Take in one of the best sunset views in North Park. Come for the books, stay for the vibes. See you there! Verbatim Books on Facebook / Instagram

The Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid offers a remarkable survey of Western art, tracing its development from the Renaissance through the dawn of the twentieth century. Assembled from an extraordinary private collection, the museum’s holdings address key moments in art history and provide a vital counterpoint to Spain’s national collections. This docent-led virtual talk will explore a selection of Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum collection masterworks that illuminate how artists across time grappled with belief, everyday experience, and the emergence of modern life. Join us live on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86148328476?pwd=UmpTRGhYZS9UQnAxeHd6aHpCbENFdz09 Join us live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1370248984366104 Timken Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Joey and Jesse Buss grew up in San Diego County. They were executives with the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers before their family sold its majority ownership stake to Mark Walter last year.

Woo Studios (formerly the Woodbury School of Architecture), a project of Studio Culture, is proud to host "An Artist’s Duty," a bold and timely group exhibition amplifying voices of historically excluded artists from the region, produced by the xikanx collective. Opening Saturday, August 2 from 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. and running through September 26, 2025, this exhibit is inspired by Nina Simone’s declaration that “an artist’s duty is to reflect the times” in which we live. The exhibition features around 100 artists and performers whose work confronts the current political climate–ICE raids and abductions, ecological collapse, dismantling of the Education Department, attacks on freedom of expression, regression of civil rights, economic instability, and rise of U.S. isolationism and authoritarianism. Through visual art, installation, performance, and storytelling, "An Artist’s Duty" is coming together through the xikanx collective– led and curated by Monica Hernandez and Alejandra Ruiz. Monica is an interdisciplinary artivist, curator, and cultural strategist rooted in San Diego’s borderlands. She is co-founder of The Front Arte y Cultura and brings decades of experience working at the intersection of art, advocacy, and community empowerment, with deep ties to grassroots networks. Alejandra Ruiz is an emerging multimedia artist who has curated exhibitions on both sides of the border and is currently an Arts & Culture Coordinator for The Front Arte y Cultura. "An Artist’s Duty" features artists from the Emo Brown Art Dept, the Xoque Art in Motion collective, Art Through the Glass (ATTG), Cr34tive Gatherings, the Centro Cultural de la Raza, Proyecto Coyote, and SubCultura Curation, along with an impressive list of individual artists, such as Marcos Erre Ramirez, Einar & James de la Torre, and Pedro Rios, among others. The opening reception will have performances by Nicole McFly and Ramel Wallace, as well as spoken word and a perfoma protest developed by Chile’s La Tesis in collaboration with the Centro Cultural de la Raza. ATTG will also be hosting a free artmaking activity. This exhibition takes on even greater urgency given the current anti-immigrant climate in San Diego and across the nation. "An Artist’s Duty" is not just a show—it is intentionally creating a safe space for truth-telling, resistance, collective healing, and for community-building. It is bringing together the voices of San Diego’s most marginalized and impacted communities, and it is doing so with intention, presence, hope, and art to shape and shift our current atmosphere. Woo Studios on Instagram

Parton, who died at 80 on Tuesday, had charm, depth, beauty, wit and radiant goodness. She was also a songwriter whose work told the story not just of country music but of the country itself.

The San Diego Potters' Guild is a juried membership of forty skilled potters. Located in Balboa Park's historic Spanish Village at Studio 29, members make and sell their work directly to the public. Themed shows rotate throughout the year in the central gallery while other areas display member work often refreshed. Visitors are welcome to wander through the gallery and meet the potter on duty that day who may be hand building or throwing on the wheel. San Diego Potters Guild on Facebook / Instagram