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Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS App + Encores Saturday, May 20 at 4:30 p.m. on KPBS TV and Monday, May 22 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. Join Emmy-Award winning host michael taylor this season as he interviews some of today’s most influential people of color in theatre before a live audience. This week: the Director of Performing Arts at the California Center for the Arts, and the first Black Lighting Director in the country, are paving the way for diversity in the industry behind-the-scenes.

Belly up Presents James Hunter and Nat Myers Over the span of 30 years, James Hunter has worked on the railway, busked in the streets of London, provided backup vocals and guitar for Van Morrison, played clubs and theaters all over the world, written scores of original songs, and recorded some of the most original and honest rhythm and soul albums of the last two decades. By 2006, Hunter was recognized with a nomination for a Grammy Award (Best Traditional Blues Album for People Gonna Talk (Rounder, 2006)) and an American Music Award (Best New/Emerging Artist). He and his band then hit the road for a decade of extensive touring and recorded critically-acclaimed studio albums--The Hard Way (Hear Music, 2008), Minute by Minute (Fantasy, 2013), Hold On! (Daptone, 2016), and Whatever it Takes (Daptone, 2018). By 2016, MOJO Magazine had crowned him “The United Kingdom’s Greatest Soul Singer.” For more information visit: musicboxsd.com Stay Connected on Facebook

In the former Memos Barrio Bike Shop space in Barrio Logan, Mi Vida Logan is a pop-up art show which opened on the Nov. 12, 2022 Barrio Art Crawl. The exhibition will remain on view for the next month. Gallery hours are 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday through Sunday. Installations by: San Diego Zine Fest Panca Voz Alta Project Roots Factory Collection Artists include: Krystina Fernandez, Chata, Sholove, Chikle, Christian Arreguín, Ricardo Islas, Manos Mexicans by Isabel Sánchez, OJO Amor, Ms Magic, Fedella Lizeth, Eat_TheRichh, Ana Brown, Carlos Beltran, Panca, Trevor J, Butterfly Man, Vida, SDEyez, Irie Zee and Burgeoning_Eye. Related links Mi Vida Logan on Instagram

Historians say that a little more than a century ago, when cars first hit the roads, they caused nervous laughter and raised real concerns, much like driverless vehicles today.

Modern parents are told to TALK with an agitated kid to improve their mood. But in many cultures, mom and dad opt for a soothing caress to induce tranquility. Neurologists explain why it works.

Chinese automakers are winning over European consumers as part of a big push to enter markets abroad. Their success has sparked alarm among rival companies and lawmakers.

Matteo Messina Denaro died on Monday in a hospital prison ward several months after being captured following decades on the run, Italian state radio said.

Richards speaks with NPR's Scott Simon about the road to Hackney Diamonds, the Stones' first album of new material in 18 years.

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

The Department of Visual Arts at UCSD invites you to a gathering of friends and colleagues in honor of Professor Emerita Lesley Stern's life and work. Speakers will include Lisa Cartwright, Amy Adler, Ricardo Dominguez, Daisuke Miyao, Steve Fagin, Adrian Martin, Katrin Pesch, Lisa Bloom, Chandra Mukerji, Teddy Cruz and Fonna Forman, Elana Zilberg, Ruth Wallen, Katrin Pesch, Leslie Dick, Erica David, and Vanessa Roveto. RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/519091525727