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Trio of new movies offer a genie, aliens and a U.S. Marine veteran.

Journalist Leon Neyfakh and hip-hop commentator Jay Smooth explore Jackson's staying power despite allegations of child sexual abuse. They call the series a "social history" rather than a biography.

Join us for the first edition of NOVO DIA, an immersive wellness, art, and food experience in the reclaimed Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla. Together we will explore the Museum’s breathtaking views, mind-expanding art exhibitions, and innovative architecture, all while participating in an environment of spiritual healing and personal growth experiences through wellness practices. Come experience yoga, sound bath, breathwork, guided meditation, reiki, workshops, and more. Arrive early to enjoy a nourishing breakfast, revitalizing organic juices, and a mocktail bar carefully crafted by the Museum’s exclusive vendor.

From the organizers: Blacktronika: Where I Stand Festival brings together six innovative musical groups to create a full day of sonic cultural expression. The liberation-oriented free jazz of Irreversible Entanglements, Caribbean influenced multi-instrumentalism of Xenia Rubinos, the Grammy nominated cosmic funk from Georgia Ann Muldrow to the Zimbabwean hip hop of Chimurenga Renaissance, electro-acoustic time travelers Tyshawn Sorey and King Britt and UC San Diego’s debut of multicultural supergroup, 5hz . Freedom music for your mind body and soul. Blacktronika is a UC San Diego Music course created by Prof. King Britt, that honors the innovators of color who have contributed to the global advancement of electronic music. About the event: Runs from noon to 7 p.m. at the new UC San Diego Epstein Family Amphitheater. Free, but registration is required to reserve a spot. Related links: Professor King Britt's Blacktronika on Instagram UC San Diego Music on Instagram

‘Tis the season to Shop Small! Escondido has come together for Small Business Saturday – this year on Saturday, Nov. 26 – to promote the wonderful historic downtown district. MAGEC (Museums & Arts Growing Escondido Culture), the Escondido Downtown Business Association, the City of Escondido, and Visit Escondido are working together to provide a full day of shopping with discounts, special offers and prizes. For every dollar spent at a small business in the U.S., approximately 67 cents stay in the local community. Shopping small on Small Business Saturday – and all year long – makes a big impact on the entire community. View this event on Facebook

Conversation with author Frank Uhle (Cinema Ann Arbor) and a curated program of rare experimental films from the 1960s and ’70s with Ann Arbor connections. 60 min film program includes: works by George Manupelli (founder of the Ann Arbor Film Festival); Pat Oleszko (beloved festival performance artist); Mary Cybulski and John Tintori (she a script supervisor for Ang Lee; he the editor of Eight Men Out); Danny Plotnik’s (Skate Witches and author of Super 8, an illustrated history); and Andrew Lugg (filmmaker/philosophy professor). The experimental shorts will be intercut with oddities and extras including snippets of film used to promote campus screenings, audience-created work from the Ann Arbor Film Festival, and pre-show informational reels. These works have been digitally transferred from original 16mm prints, many for the first time, for Uhle’s book tour film program. Discussion + book signing with author Frank Uhle to follow the film program. Program: Once Kittyhawk (Doug Rideout) – 1972 (36 minutes) A profile of Ann Arbor’s legendary avant-garde music/theater troupe which includes a recreation of one of their signature pieces. Starring Robert and Mary Ashley, Joe and Anne Wehrer, Nick Bertoni, Milton Cohen, George Manupelli, Cynthia Liddell, and others. Gerard Malanga as the Baron von Richthofen (George Manupelli) – 1967 (4 minutes) A musical sendup of the WWI flying ace starring poet/Warhol associate Gerard Malanga, then in town as a film festival juror Footsi (Pat Oleszko – with soundtrack by “Blue” Gene Tyranny) – 1978 (5 minutes) A comical exploration of the world by a tiny pair of fingers, made by the film festival’s longtime performance artist No Smoke (Mary Cybulski/John Tintori) – ca 1975 (2 minutes) An experimental short made by Cinema Guild members to inform audiences about smoking rules in campus auditoriums. Gemini Fire Extension (Andrew Lugg) – 1972 (5 minutes) Experimental short featuring performance artist John Orentlicher Skate Witches (Danny Plotnick) – 1986 (2 minutes) An 8mm short about some punky female skateboarders. Shot in the heart of U-M campus, and an award winner at the Ann Arbor 8mm Film Festival. 23rd Ann Arbor Film Festival Clear Leader Film – 1986 (3 minutes) Animation drawn by audience members on a strip of film in the festival lobby. All are HD transfers from 16mm, except Skate Witches, which was shot on Super 8 For more information visit: digitalgym.org Stay Connected on Social Media Instagram / Facebook

Part Time Lover in North Park is partnering with a longtime San Diego record store to bring live vinyl DJ sets to a bar setting.

A fresco discovered at the Pompeii archaeological site looks like a pizza, but it's not, experts say. Tomatoes and mozzarella were not available when the fresco was painted some 2,000 years ago.

Pablo Picasso made studies of Lump, an adored dachshund. And Frida Kahlo's catalogue is packed with self-portraits featuring her pet monkeys and parrots.

Luca Vega served as a technical producer and sound designer for KPBS. He provided audio and sound design for the podcast “Port of Entry” and technical direction for KPBS’ presentation of “Morning Edition” and “KPBS Midday Edition.”