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Stream with KPBS+ / Encores Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 19 at 10 p.m. on KPBS 2. The Colosseum was the jewel of Ancient Rome, wowing vast crowds with its extraordinary spectacles and exhibiting Rome’s immense wealth. But just as the structure embodied Rome’s power, so too did it contribute to the Empire’s downfall.

Tickets $42-$78 including fees (face value $35-$65). No fees if purchased at the CCAE Box Office in person. Celebrating 20 years, Bringing irish spirit to the holidays since 2005 The hugely popular Holiday show "Irish Christmas in America" returns in 2025, bringing a fascinating performance of music, song, dance and stories of seasonal Irish traditions. Produced by Sligo fiddler Oisín Mac Diarmada, the show features exceptional Irish music, song and dance in a family-friendly performance rich in humour and boundless energy. Evocative photographic images provide a backdrop to some of the rich historical traditions of Ireland. The holiday show was first conceived in 2005 with past tours featuring such stellar guest vocalists as Niamh Farrell, Séamus & Méabh Begley, Teresa Horgan, Lumiere (Pauline Scanlon & Eilis Kennedy), Karan Casey, Cara Dillon, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Cathie Ryan and Michael Londra. Performance highlights from 2005 – 2024 include Cerritos Performing Arts Center – Los Angeles, National Geographic Live – Washington DC, Fox Theater, Tucson, The Egg – Albany, Annenberg Center – Philadelphia, Kimo Theater – Albuquerque, The Classic Center – Athens, Stephens Performing Arts Center – Pocatello ID. Take a memorable glimpse into the enchanting spirit of Christmas, as the finest traditional artists from Ireland bring you on a fun-filled start to the holiday season of 2025. Irish Christmas in America on Facebook / Instagram

El número de estadounidenses que solicitaron beneficios por desempleo disminuyó la semana pasada, lo que indica que los despidos siguen siendo bajos, incluso cuando varias empresas de alto perfil han anunciado recortes de empleo.

We’re back. Nosurf Fest returns for another chaotic day of sound, sweat, and semi-functional behavior. This year’s featured acts include: NoSurf Lot - Indie stage - the red pears - krooked kings - mexican slum rats - spaceface - death valley girls - where’s west? Hotbed House - Electronic Stage - loods - shaking b2b clearcast - yoon - booty dew - funk around - hotbed What to expect: - 2 stages (indie + house/techno) - 12+ artists - Curated food, drinks, and visual art - Warehouse euphoria + open-air indie - Zero bad vibes We’re turning the soap factory into a full-body fever dream. Drink something cold. stand next to someone you love. let the lineup do what it does best. As the sun sets, the chords rise. and if you’re lucky, you might too. :) Support the ocean while you mosh A portion of every ticket goes to our conservation partner, sustainabeat, who help divert harmful plastic waste from landfills and protect our coastlines. NoSurf Fest on Facebook / Instagram

La administración Trump demandó a California por proporcionar matrícula universitaria estatal, becas y ayuda financiera financiada por el estado a estudiantes que no tienen permiso para estar en Estados Unidos.

Local sketch troupe Dad Skeleton is crash landing at the Next Stage this month with an action-packed comedy variety show full of music, stand up, and hilarious sketches! Known around town as San Diego’s SNL, Dad Skeleton is fresh off their 2024 residency at Finest City Improv and are prepared to dazzle the Carlsbad Jazzercisers, Financiers, and eBike Hooligans. Get tickets before they sell out. (The tickets, not Dad Skeleton— they will always keep it real.) New Village Arts on Facebook / Instagram

Kurtis Conner is back on the road with his biggest project yet - "The Goodfellow World Tour." A sell-out performer, podcaster, and global YouTube sensation, Conner is bringing his freshest, funniest material yet to the stage. After studying comedy writing and performance in Toronto, Conner quickly found an audience on Vine, later migrating to YouTube and growing that audience to over 5 million subscribers worldwide. 2023 was a banner year for Conner; he was named one of Variety’s Top 10 Comics to Watch, partnered with Just For Laughs as a featured artist, and sold out theaters across Australia and New Zealand. Conner isn’t missing a beat in 2024, embarking on his largest tour yet in theaters across the globe. Outside of touring stand up, Conner’s videos regularly hit the top ten trending page on YouTube, and he hosts the Very Really Good Podcast. Kurtis Conner on Instagram / YouTube

Charles McPherson, saxophone Melissa Morgan, vocals Willie Jones III, drums Gilbert Castellanos, trumpet Additional artists to be announced Spend Valentine's Day with loved ones and the music of Chet Baker, Sarah Vaughan, Clifford Brown, Charlie Parker and Dinah Washington. Please note: the San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this program. San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram

The series continues Sunday, November 9, with the Anthony Wilson Nonet. A longtime Athenaeum favorite, guitarist-composer Anthony Wilson brings his new nine-piece ensemble to the Scripps Research Auditorium to perform music from his latest album, "House of the Singing Blossoms." Wilson has cultivated a diverse body of work shaped by long-standing collaborations with jazz greats like Diana Krall (whose quartet he has been a core member since 2001), Charles Lloyd (with whom he last appeared on the Athenaeum series in 2023), and John Clayton, as well as by the deep musical influence of his father, legendary bandleader Gerald Wilson. Wilson launched his musical career in 1995 when he was awarded the Thelonious Monk Institute International Composers’ Award. His first album, Anthony Wilson (1997), featured a nine-piece “little big band” and received a Grammy nomination for Best Large Ensemble Jazz Recording. It was followed by Goat Hill Junket (1998) and Adult Themes (2000). His fourth recording with the nonet, Power of Nine (2006), was recognized as one of the top ten jazz albums of the year by The New Yorker. With "House of the Singing Blossoms", he returns to the nine-piece format for the first time in nearly two decades. For this album Wilson crafted lush, harmonically sophisticated arrangements with a reverence for the jazz and blues tradition that balance intricate ensemble interplay while spotlighting his nuanced compositional voice and the expressive artistry of the elite improvisers that comprise his ensemble. Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/events/jazz-25-1109 Anthony Wilson on Instagram and Facebook

Strauss Symphony of America Featuring Members of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra Vladimir Kulenovic, conductor (Belgrade) Sera Gösch, soprano (Vienna) Brian Cheney, tenor (New York) Featuring dancers from San Diego Ballet Celebrating 30 years in North America, "Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert" returns to San Diego for a dazzling anniversary season. This beloved annual tradition is an unmissable addition to every music-lover's holiday wish list. At the heart of "Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert" is the richly festive, romantic, and soul-stirring music of Johann Strauss, Jr. Mark the 200th anniversary of the famed composer's birth with a selection of soaring overtures, arias, and duets that capture the essence of Vienna's Golden Age, including the Blue Danube Waltz. With a charming expert in Viennese music at the conductor's podium, the Waltz King's timeless music bursts to life in performances by some of Europe's finest singers, internationally acclaimed dancers, and a full orchestra. With elegant costumes, bright floral designs, and even a joke or two from the conductor, this cherished tradition is the perfect way to waltz into the new year. Please note: This is a rental event of the Jacobs Music Center, presented by Attila Glatz Concert Productions. Artists subject to change without notice. Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert on Facebook / Instagram