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Leaders of cultural institutions warn that cutting federal funding could mean losing valuable, accessible programs.

We discuss how San Diegans will feel the impacts of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.

Each year, The House of Lebanon hosts their annual Lawn Program. The Entertainment is provided by different folk dance groups every year that will perform Folk Dances in regional native costumes. In addition to folkloric dance, local Lebanese artist will perform tradition song, music and poetry depicting the Lebanese heritage and Culture. The House of Lebanon serves a wide selection of traditional Lebanese “Meza”. Food will include Hummus, Tabouli, Spinach Pies, Kibbeh, Falafel, stuffed Grape Leaves, Moussakaa, Kafta, Chicken and Lamb Shawarma. In addition to a selection of pastries and drinks to include Baklawa, Sfouf, Namoura, Arabic Lemonade, and Jalab. House of Lebanon San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

The yearly lawn program is held on June 12 each year, or the date that is closest to that day. It is a National Holiday — the Independence Day. The Philippine Islands were liberated from Spain in 1898 on that day. The entertainment consists of dancing by a Philippine dance group, singing by choral groups and performances by community celebrities. Visit House of Philippines: https://www.sdhpr.org/Countries/Philippines.html House of Pacific Relations International Cottages on Facebook / Instagram

Heat up your afternoon with the vibrant pulse of Latin jazz when Club Havana takes over the Coronado Public Library’s Winn Room! Powered by the globe-spanning lineup of Ignacio Arango (Cuba) on bass, Yasser Cruz (Cuba) on timbales, Robert Felcher (New York) on congas, and the brilliant Turiya Mareya (Tijuana) at the piano, the group melds fiery Afro-Cuban rhythms with sleek modern harmonies. A critically acclaimed composer and one of Southern California’s most innovative—and criminally underrated—artists, Mareya will lead the band through her own genre-bending originals alongside beloved Latin-jazz standards, weaving funk, tradition, and avant-garde sparks into an irresistibly dance-worthy set. Admission is free, the vibe is electric, and the music is guaranteed to transport you straight to a sultry Havana night—come catch the groove! Coronado Public Library on Facebook / Instagram

The San Diego International Mariachi Summit Gala Concert returns! With a rare San Diego appearance by one of the world's elite mariachi groups, Mariachi de América de Jesús Rodriguez de Híjar sharing the stage with Symphonic Mariachi Champaña Nevin, the San Diego Binational Symphony Orchestra, Ballet Folklórico Internacional, and more! Benefitting the Mariachi Scholarship Foundation, supporting mariachi education and awarding college scholarships since 1996. Balboa Theatre - San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Meet guide dogs and puppies in training with Guide Dogs of America on Friday, June 27, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The event will include a live presentation, meet & greet*, storytime, special craft, and more! Pre-registration is not required. Free with Museum admission. Opportunities to meet the animals are limited and timed tickets will be provided upon check-in. *Meet and greet is entirely contingent upon the animals’ well-being. We recommend arriving at the Museum early to maximize your chances of meeting the animals. A Hold Harmless form is required to be filled out for all guests who want to meet the animals. San Diego Children's Discovery Museum on Facebook / Instagram

Comey faces one count of making false statements and one count of obstruction of justice in connection.

Over 1,200 Hollywood figures, among them Liev Schreiber, Mayim Bialik and Sharon Osbourne, signed a letter on Thursday rejecting a previous call to boycott Israeli film groups.

Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+. Test cook Keith Dresser makes host Julia Collin Davison Spaghetti All'Assassina, a hyperlocal dish from Bari, Italy. Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Julia and host Bridget Lancaster to a head-to-head tasting of canned whole tomatoes. And test cook Elle Simone Scott makes Bridget a Triple Mushroom Pasta.