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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.

Stream now with the PBS app / Watch Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. As the Ice Age glaciers melted, prehistoric Europe bloomed with surprisingly sophisticated art. From Ireland to France, Scotland to the Greek Isles, we traverse that mystical world of mighty megaliths, torchlit cave paintings, magical goddesses, and wrinkled bog people. We stand in awe as a massive tomb is radiated by a dramatic beam of sunlight and listen to ritual horns that still play today.

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

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.

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.

Bestselling author Jeff Pearlman digs into the complexities that defined rapper Tupac Shakur's short life in book Only God Can Judge Me: The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WAMC listener Jeremiah Hyslip of New York City along with Weekend Edition Puzzle Master Will Shortz.

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

Namus Classics Presents "Radiance" with Classical Pianist Jeeyoon Kim Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 3 p.m. The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center (Baker-Baum Concert Hall) 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037 PRICE: $49-$82 TICKET LINK: https://transaction.theconrad.org/2644/2646 San Diego Classical Pianist Jeeyoon Kim is delighted to perform and celebrate her newest project and world premiere of "Radiance" on Sunday, September 21 at 3 p.m. at the beautiful venue, The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center in La Jolla (Baker-Baum Hall). Join Jeeyoon for a captivating afternoon celebrating the release of her newest album, "Radiance," and her book, "Beyond the Keys." This unique concert experience brings Mussorgsky’s "Pictures at an Exhibition" to life, with each movement enhanced by stunning artwork from contemporary artists. Prepare for an engaging and innovative performance where music, art, and storytelling intertwine, creating an unforgettable celebration of beauty and enriching the concert with a visual storytelling experience. There will be a meet and greet with the artist immediately following the concert in the courtyard. “A unique experience of shared feeling…In that sharing we find ourselves…” -Carnegie Hall debut review Jeeyoon Kim on Facebook / Instagram

"Mosquito" buzzes into the micro cinema for a Bonkers Half-Assed Midnight on Saturday and iVIE Awards highlight student work on Sunday.