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The Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum presents the 'Urushi' : Contemporary Lacquer Art of Natsuki Kurimoto exhibit. Kurimoto reimagines traditional urushi techniques through a contemporary lens, integrating materials such as wood, metal, paper, and industrial components. His bold aesthetics and experimental approach have established him as a leading figure in the evolution of Japanese lacquer art. The Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum on Facebook / Instagram

NoiseCat is the son of an Indigenous Canadian father and white mother. After a cultural genocide, he says, living your life becomes an existential question. His new memoir is We Survived the Night.

Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. It is more than simply putting flowers in a container. It is a disciplined art form that breathes life into each composition, harmonizing the elements of nature and humanity. Learn to create these stunning pieces of art that intertwine Japanese culture and the changing of the seasons. By end of the semester, you will have learned to design beautiful and professional looking arrangements for both everyday and special occasions. Contact Prof. Takeya for more information at mtakeya@sdccd.edu. This class is free and open to the public. You may register when you attend the class. Audience: Adults, Seniors Location: Community Room Visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/locations/mission-valley-library Mission Valley Branch Library on Facebook

Julien's Auctions announced the sale of the Birdhouse “Falcon 2” deck on Wednesday. Hawk used it to land the first-ever 900 trick at the San Francisco X Games.

Premieres Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025 at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encores Saturday, Nov. 29 at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 30 at 7 a.m. on KPBS TV. An all-star cast will honor 55 remarkable years of public television, including Music Director Rickey Minor, Josh Groban, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ken Burns, Ziggy Marley, Lily Tomlin, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Marlee Matlin, Nicholas Ralph, Noel Paul Stookey, Rick Steves, David Foster and Katharine McPhee, Adam Arkin, Courtney B. Vance, Martha Plimpton, Bill Nye, Joe Bonamassa, Sheléa, and many more.

OOLY, the whimsical and colorful arts, crafts and school supply brand is marking its 20th anniversary with a two-day warehouse sale and celebration at its Carlsbad headquarters in July. Two-day sale featuring up to 80% off arts and crafts essentials. Free gifts, prizes, and OOLY craft activity area Local vendor booths featuring products for sale, samples, prizes, and more, including Bitchin’ Sauce, Handel’s Ice Cream, SEAESTA Surf, Jazzercise, Choice Juicery, and Family First Speech Therapy. A portion of the proceeds benefits Kids for Peace, a Carlsbad-based nonprofit and home of The Great Kindness Challenge. OOLY on Facebook / Instagram

Un juez federal emitió una orden el miércoles requiriendo que la administración Trump considere nuevamente otorgar protección contra la deportación a ciertos jóvenes inmigrantes vulnerables.

El papa León XIV solucionó un problema técnico el viernes en una ley del Vaticano que se volvió problemática luego que el papa Francisco nombrara a la primera mujer en dirigir la Gobernación del Estado de la Ciudad del Vaticano.

Premieres Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+. Ken Burns, Jeffrey Rosen and others discuss essential themes of liberty, equality, democracy and separation of powers. The ideas and values articulated 250 years ago during America's founding remain relevant to conversations about governance today.

The Dynamic Inclusive Dance Organization is holding its 17th annual showcase fundraiser. This year's theme is "Shine and Soar," which will be held in the Champion Ballroom Academy this weekend.