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In a nutshell, TwitchCon is a convention where livestreamers — or streamers as they’re known on the platform — meet their community.

French superhero comedy and Ozploitation action film at Digital Gym Cinema.

Culinary Historians of San Diego will present “Foie Gras: The Divisive Delicacy,” by James Beard Award winner Andrew Coe, at 10:30 a.m. April 15, in the Neil Morgan Auditorium of the San Diego Central Library. We don’t agree about foie gras. The fattened liver of ducks or geese is either the “acme of gastronomy,” one of the most delicious and luxurious foods in the world, or it is the product of a cruel and inhumane feeding regime that must be halted immediately. Food historian Andrew Coe traces the dish from its roots in the ancient Middle East, to the shtetls of Eastern Europe and finally to today’s restaurant tables. In the 19th century, French cuisine and particularly pate de foie gras came to represent the pinnacle of elite dining — and also came to the attention of the burgeoning animal rights movement. Since then debate about this delicacy has ebbed and flowed around the world. Its production is now banned in many countries, while in France it remains “a protected cultural and gastronomical heritage,” In the United States, force-feeding is prohibited in some states, yet the dish continues to appear as a luxury item on many menus. The only certainty about the future is that the question of foie gras will remain unresolved. Andrew Coe is a writer and independent scholar. Andrew and his wife, Jane Ziegelman, are co-authors of “A Square Meal: A Culinary History of the Great Depression,” which won a James Beard award. His “Chop Suey: A Cultural History of Chinese Food in the United States,” was a James Beard award finalist and named one of the best food books of the year by the Financial Times. His latest book is “Pirate’s Gold: A Gilded Age Saga of Family, Money and (Maybe) Murder.” He has written articles and blog posts on everything from the ancient history of foie gras to indulging I the tastiest bread in New York City. Coe has appeared in documentaries such as the National Geographic Channel’s “Eat: The Story of Food” and “The Search for General Tso.” Andrew and his wife live in Brooklyn with their two children.

Young tech nerds in Seattle are trying to preserve the mysterious machines — many of them almost lost forever — that made America's landline telephone system work before the age of computers.

Citizenship for freedmen, descendants of Black slaves once owned by tribal members, has been a difficult issue for tribes as the U.S. reckons with its history of racism.

Join us on Friday, September 2 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for an artist talk and live drawing event! Lori Mitchell will be conducting a live drawing demonstration, and Julia C R Gray will be giving a talk titled: Ocean Mystery in Ceramic Language, as well as conducting a live clay coral reef demonstration. The exhibition will present works by all 12 TWA group members, showcasing their individual visions of what “Turning Tides” means to them. As we head into a changed world, post-pandemic and with social and political shifts, these are expressions of hope during transition, of ways to move forward, of the force of the spirit and the resilience of nature. The works are in a range of media: from textiles to painting, ceramic and bronze sculpture to mixed media, and in many styles, from abstract to whimsical to realism. The group has been working and showing together for 6 years, and were recently featured at the Oceanside Museum of Art in an exhibition titled “Now.” Member artists also show individually, in galleries and museums on both coasts, and their work is held in corporate and private collections worldwide. Talk Schedule: 4:30 - Lori Mitchell 5:30 - Julia CR Gray WHERE |BFree Studio • 7857 Girard Ave, La Jolla, California 92037 WHEN |Friday, September 2, 2022 • From 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. SOCIALS | Follow BFree Studio on Facebook | Instagram

Moxie Theatre has partnered with the San Diego Audubon Society to bring Anna Ouyang Moench's "Birds of North America" to local stages. The play explores the impacts of climate change on birds — and a father and daughter who struggle to understand each other.

This weekend in the arts: New contemporary dance from The Rosin Box Project; "Cradle" from Visionary Dance Theatre; "Ragtime" at Moonlight Amphitheatre; "Fandango for Butterflies (And Coyotes)" at La Jolla Playhouse; May-ling Martinez at Quint ONE; and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis at The Shell.

Monday, Aug. 21, 2023 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport! Musician David “Saba” Wisnia believed that he survived the horrors of Auschwitz by entertaining the Nazi guards with his beautiful singing voice. Join David and his grandson Avi as the pair embark on a journey exploring the mystery of Saba’s past.

The singer, producer and designer has a long history of working with fashion brands — as well as big shoes to fill. Williams' first Louis Vuitton collection will debut at Men's Fashion Week in June.