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The Chicano singer brings a grounded sense of reflection to the Tiny Desk.

From the museum: In his new site-specific commissioned installation, Primordial Refuge, local artist Aaron Glasson explores the concept of home in another climate reality. With climate change being a pressing issue that impacts people all over the world, Glasson’s thought-provoking show provides innovative solutions for how homes could adapt to fluctuating weather conditions. Featuring sculpture, installation, and painting, the exhibition offers visitors a unique way to engage and contribute to the continuing discourse about climate change while considering the role of art in today’s world. Related Events: Opening Reception and Artist Talk: June 3, 2022, 5:30-8:30 p.m. ICA / North Campus in Encinitas Intersectional ecological library: As part of this exhibition, Glasson will build an intersectional ecological library for our community! Want to be part of this project? Contribute to the site-specific installation! We are currently accepting books, zines, and children’s books for this next regional artist display. Lend or donate your books to share with our community, the following themes are welcome: Subjects of ecology, environmental science, climate change, conservation, environmental science, sustainability, nature, natural history, Southern California and Northern Baja eco-systems, human migration, shelter, survival skills, plant and animal identification, spiritual beliefs, or storytelling related to the natural world. Please contact Roxana Lopez at roxana@icasandiego.org to arrange drop off and pick up after the exhibition. About the artist: Aaron Glasson is a multi-disciplinary artist whose installations, vibrant murals, paintings, illustrations, and films explore our relationship to the natural environment, community engagement, and education. His recent body of work takes into consideration his legacy and impact on the world as an artist. Using only natural and biodegradable materials his abstractions question the role of art as it relates to sustainability. Related links: Aaron Glasson on Instagram ICA San Diego on Instagram Visiting information

The Malaysian-born actor made history by winning the Academy Award for best actress in a leading role for her performance in Everything Everywhere All at Once.

This year’s Pride is taking place in a contentious political climate. In San Diego County, controversy erupted leading up to Pride month about raising Pride flags and in parts of the country efforts to ban books continue.

In the MSNBC series "Leguizamo Does America," actor John Leguizamo takes viewers on a trip across the United States in search of ways Latino communities have shaped the nation.

A decade ago, Jason Isbell gave his career a second act by facing his own mistakes. Can he help his listeners do the same?

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app + Encore Saturday, Aug. 2 at 3:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. Come with us as we tour a factory in Tijuana that makes artificial limbs and prosthetics. The company is called Össur, and they are originally from Iceland. Eduardo Salcedo, who is an industrial engineer, shows us all the high tech machinery that helps make artificial limbs for patients around the world.

On their debut album, the improvisational supergroup — singer Arooj Aftab, pianist Vijay Iyer and bassist Shahzad Ismaily — try to answer a musical riddle: What does listening sound like?

Ashton Gallery at Art on 30th will partner with the San Diego Visual Arts community to host a charitable art show and exhibition to provide aid to Ukraine. The event will feature 60 plus large and mid-sized original works of art by local artists, all created in the theme or colors of Ukraine’s national flag, flower or landmarks. Artists participating in the show will choose to contribute 30% or more of their proceeds. In addition, the Gallery’s fifteen associated professional artists will donate a collection of 200 miniature works of art all affordably priced at 45 dollars. One hundred percent of the Sunflower Collection proceeds raised will be donated to The Red Cross. The opening reception will be held Saturday, April 23 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Ashton Gallery the exhibit will be available for the public to enjoy Monday to Saturday through Friday, June 3. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit sdvisualarts.net/sdvan_new or call the venue at (619) 894-9009.

The 148-day Hollywood writers strike ended just after 12:01 a.m. PT on Wednesday, thanks to a new three-year deal the Writers Guild of America made with major Hollywood studios.