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Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 at 1 p.m. on KPBS TV. We're in the charming seaside town of Newport, Rhode Island. Host Alex Thomopoulos joins chefs Kevin O'Donnell, Michael Faccidomo, and Noah Kvochick to create a celebration featuring the best local seafood. Topping the menu at our feast is squid ink calamari, Thai lobster with coconut chili butter, and delicious pastries from local bakery, Le Bec Sucre served up at the well-known Stoneacre Garden.

Join us for the first annual RiseFest; a vibrant community event located in Ramona at The Stables at Highlander. Celebrate the autumn harvest, showcasing local creativity, craft vendors, games, food, and drink all while gathering for good. Nestled amidst Ramona's breathtaking grasslands and majestic mountain views, this inaugural event promises a delightful blend of local food, refreshing drinks, and unique craft vendors. Sit, sip, and shop, knowing every purchase directly supports The Rise Concept, a San Diego 501(c)3 nonprofit providing vital empowerment resources. Come celebrate, connect, and contribute to a stronger community this fall! Thoughtfully inspired by a tapestry—its precision of needlework and the welcoming, geometric pieces of a quilt; RiseFest embodies the magic of people coming together. It's a visual promise of unity and shared purpose, utilizing creativity, personal touch, and the core values of respect and kindness. Through community initiatives, The Rise Concept directly supports local at-risk youth, survivors of human trafficking, and challenged veterans; from generating crucial funds, to providing essential items, and creating valuable networking connections that link people with skills, passions, and resources. Rise Nonprofit and Resale Shop on Instagram

FIFA said it would sell $60 tickets to the World Cup, including for the final — but only for supporters of qualified teams. And the actual number of available tickets is limited.

Vanguard Culture’s 2-day creative industry symposium explores the role of the arts in fostering a more livable and inspiring future. From the impact of AI technology on the creative sector to fundraising in uncertain times, mental health, leadership, and beyond, this event offers essential tools and insights for creative professionals. Designed for industry professionals from film, theatre, dance, visual arts, fashion, music and more. Participate in dynamic workshops, thought-provoking panel discussions, portfolio reviews, and unparalleled networking opportunities designed to forge connections across industries and inspire hope for the future of humanity. Produced by Vanguard Culture in partnership with The Soap Factory, Art.Power.Equity, the San Diego Museum Council, Better APC, Mental Wellness for Artists, Caring for Mama, San Diego Art Matters, Creative Youth Development Network, San Diego Union-Tribune, KPBS Arts, the San Diego Tourism Authority, and the City of San Diego’s Department of Cultural Affairs. SAT. October 4, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (in-person at the Soap Factory) SUN. October 5, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (virtually via YouTube) Vanguard Culture on Facebook / Instagram

Throughout the year, Vanity Fair writer Chris Whipple interviewed some of the people closest to President Trump. We speak with Whipple about his talks with White House chief of staff Susie Wiles.

San Diego Italian Film Festival Presents: 'Lasciate Andare (Let yourself Go)' Thursday Sept. 25, 7 p.m. La Paloma Elia (Italian star Toni Servillo) is a Jewish psychoanalyst from a purely Freudian school of thought. Due to his austere and detached manner, he is known to immediately inspire awe in his patients. Elia lives alone in a flat on the same floor as his ex-wife, Giovanna, with whom he is still secretly in love. After a minor illness, his doctor prescribes an iron-rich diet and physical activity to lose a few extra kilos. That is how Elia chances upon Claudia, a personal trainer with the cult of physique but clearly not of mind… In Italian with English Subtitles SD Italian Film Festival on Facebook / Instagram

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+/ Watch Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. Milk Street searches Italy for its best desserts. At the birthplace of tiramisu, we learn a six-ingredient recipe that ditches the cooking and dumps most of the sugar. Then, we make a rustic Ricotta and Cherry Jam Tart from Rome. Finally, we visit a biscotti bakery that has been churning out the twice-baked cookies for more than a century, coming back with a recipe for Almond and Citrus Biscotti.

People of all ages had been looking forward to celebrating — especially this year, as a ceasefire in Gaza has held since October and all but one of the hostages taken by Hamas-led militants have been returned.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced an agreement Monday between the United States and Mexico intended to permanently end the Tijuana River sewage crisis, the latest in a long line of agreements intended to accomplish the same.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 at 6 p.m. on KPBS TV. This film explores the remarkable career of the legendary actor (1930-2025), a two-time Academy Award winner for his roles in "The French Connection" and "Unforgiven." The documentary includes clips from his breakout role in "Bonnie and Clyde" and other notable dramas such as "The Conversation," "Hoosiers" and "Mississippi Burning." Hackman was also a talented comic actor, as shown in "Get Shorty," "The Birdcage" and "The Royal Tenenbaums."