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Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Monday, Dec. 22, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 + Saturday, Jan. 3 at 4 p.m. on KPBS TV. Explore Alonzo Horton's Banker's Hill Mansion and San Diego State University's birthplace. Find out what downtown's Nob Hill looked like during the ten-decade land boom of the 1880s and learn why there was a cluster of Mansions in a six-block radius.

Boyz II Men with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra Sunday, August 24 from 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Motownphilly’s back again, doing a little west coast swing! Boyz II Men returns to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park with the San Diego Symphony following the Grammy® Award-winning group’s sold-out debut at the venue in 2022. Comprising of Nathan Morris, Wanya Morris and Shawn Stockman, the group has sold over 60 million albums, and holds the distinction of being the best-selling R&B group of all time. Don’t miss San Diego’s only summer concert by the group that penned hits such as “End of The Road,” “It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye To Yesterday,” “I’ll Make Love To You,” “On Bended Knee,” “Thank You,” and so many more. Conducted by Christopher Dragon and performed with San Diego Bay and Downtown San Diego as the backdrop, this is a Boyz II Men experience custom-made for Southern California.

Dave Willat was just 11 years old when he showed up for what he thought would be a routine church choir practice in 1965. He and his fellow singers ended up making history.

Rappel down the side of a 30-story building! You’ll experience a life-changing adrenaline rush and take in stunning views of downtown San Diego as you hang from the side of the iconic Manchester Grand Hyatt. This thrilling adventure is available to anyone. No prior experience necessary, for participants ages 13 to 103. This incredible event is a fundraiser for Reality Changers, a local organization that helps youth achieve their dreams. Every dollar raised supports tutoring, career readiness programs, college application support, and more for students who will be the first in their families to graduate from college. More than 1,000 Over The Edge events have been safely held in North America since 2004. Spots are limited. Sign up today to go Over The Edge and change lives. Anyone who wants to rappel can register and set up a custom online fundraising page. Registration costs start at $50 and go up as the event date gets closer. Every person who raises a minimum of $1,000 for Reality Changers secures a place on the ropes. Every dollar raised supports students working to become first-generation college graduates and agents of change in their communities. Reality Changer on Facebook / Instagram

Join us at ArtReach HQ for a Still Life Drawing Workshop! Build or hone your drawing skills with simple yet effective drawing techniques through the still-life process! Still-life drawing involves drawing stationary objects arranged in an interesting composition. In this workshop, learn how to use different drawing mediums, such as charcoal and graphite, elements such as line, shape, and value, and fun drawing techniques that train your eyes for life drawing! In this workshop, participants can slow down and focus on the present act of drawing. This class is intended for adults only. Seniors can get $10 off their ticket by using code SENIOR10 at checkout. Visit: Still Life Drawing for Adults ArtReach San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Twill-Dee-Dee! Saturday, February 15, from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Learn how to make this attractive round basket that incorporates several important basketry skills. You’ll start with a round slotted wooden base, insert spokes, and then begin weaving. Techniques included are: twining, twill weave, 3-Rod wale, continuous over-under, and a matchstick rim. Color choices for the twill section will be available. The basket measures about 6” x 6”. Add a flower embellishment if you wish. Makes a great plant holder, napkin holder, or just as a stand alone piece. Students: Please bring sturdy scissors & an old towel if you can! No experience necessary. Ages 16+ welcome. • Military and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • Homeschool funds accepted. • If this class is full, join the Interest List. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. Visit: Handwoven Twill Basket San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Officials are shoring up water systems infiltrated by the golden mussel. Dogs and human inspectors are checking boats at some lakes, but a patchwork of oversight leaves many lakes unprotected. “There’s just too many boats and too many people out there,” one warden said.

This holiday season, Shelter to Soldier and L’Auberge Del Mar are teaming up for a festive, pet-friendly Ugly Sweater “Yappy Hour” to raise vital funds that support bringing trained rescue dogs together with wounded veterans, providing healing, purpose, and a path forward. On Tuesday, December 16 from 4-8 p.m., L’Auberge Del Mar will welcome guests and their pups to their Living Room Bar (1540 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014) for an evening of holiday cheer in support of this meaningful mission. The event will feature a lineup of festive specialty cocktails, crafted exclusively for the evening. For every specialty cocktail sold, L’Auberge Del Mar will generously donate $5 directly to Shelter to Soldier, helping the organization continue its mission of “Saving Lives, Two at a Time” through adopting dogs from local shelters and training them to become service dogs for post-9/11 veterans. There will even be a special “cocktail” on the menu created just for the dogs. Guests will enjoy live music, an ugly sweater contest, special moments with Shelter to Soldier’s Canine Ambassadors, and an opportunity drawing featuring unique items from local businesses. About Shelter to Soldier: Shelter to Soldier is a nonprofit organization that adopts dogs from local shelters and trains them to become service dogs for post 9/11 veterans suffering from PTSD, TBI, Military Sexual Trauma, and or other injuries associated with traumatic service experiences. The program also places emotional support animals (ESAs) with active-duty military and veterans, as well as deploys the Shelter to Soldier Canine Ambassadors, a team of therapy dogs and their volunteer handlers, to provide visits of love and comfort to local military, veterans, and their families. For more information, please visit https://www.sheltertosoldier.org/. L'Auberge Del Mar on Facebook / Instagram

Cientos de niños inmigrantes en todo Estados Unidos fueron detenidos por más tiempo del límite legal este verano, ha admitido el Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas en un documento judicial, alarmando a los defensores legales que dicen que el gobierno no está protegiendo a los menores.

Date: Sunday, January 26, 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Tuition: $75; members: $67.50 using discount code ICAMEMBERSAVE Light up your creativity in our Tea Light Holder Ceramics Workshop! In this cozy and fun-filled session, you’ll learn to craft beautiful, personalized tea light holders from clay, perfect for adding a warm glow to any space. With expert guidance, you’ll explore techniques in shaping, carving, and decorating, allowing you to design a piece that’s uniquely yours. Whether you’re new to ceramics or a seasoned crafter, this workshop offers a relaxing escape and a chance to create something beautiful. Sign up today to add a handmade touch of ambiance to your home! Teaching Artist Yuso Lee Learn More & Register *Members receive 10% off. Learn more about membership here. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up-to-date on classes, exhibitions, and more. Visit: Tea Light Holder Ceramics Workshop ICA San Diego on Instagram and Facebook