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Art builds bridges; art connects. Join us as we explore how to think deeper by looking and reflecting upon some American late 19th-century still life paintings. Probe Martin Johnson Heade’s still life paintings, pondering the question: What’s surprising here? - and probe Raphaelle Peale’s still life paintings, pondering the question: How does the artist connect us to his still life paintings? Join us for this docent-led talk and explore how art builds bridges and connects us. “Artists strive to express not just the anatomy of bodies but the anatomy of the human condition and the universe that impinges upon it.” —David N. Perkins Date | Thursday, April 21 from 11 a.m. to noon Location | Online Register here for free! For more information, please visit timkenmuseum.org/calendar/event/free-virtual-talk-probing-american-still-life-paintings or call Alexandra Riley at ariley@timkenmuseum.org or by phone at (619) 550-5955.

Cyber Monday spending is expected to break records with a projected $11 billion in sales. Next, now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, health officials are monitoring how holiday get-togethers impact flu and other respiratory cases across the county. And, UC San Diego climate scientists will share their thoughts on the latest UN climate conference later this week. Then, a changing climate is threatening the beloved Joshua trees in the Mohave Desert. But for years, California officials have struggled to decide whether to list the western Joshua tree as an endangered species. Next, a look at the role prefabricated housing could play in the rental prices. Finally, from our archive, an interview with border artists the de la Torre Brothers whose work is on exhibit at The Cheech through Jan. 22.

When the U.S. role in the 1973 coup in Chile became known, activists took action. So did U.S. lawmakers. This is what happened after the U.S. helped topple a Marxist and aided a right-wing dictator.

Players didn't always have the freedom to express themselves through their outfits — in 2005, the NBA instituted a restrictive dress code. Now players embrace the intersection of sports and fashion.

The long-running baseball video game features a new mode that celebrates historical Black all-stars and offers a much-requested single-player experience.

Developer LPC West has been chosen to complete the first project at San Diego State University's "innovation district" on the SDSU Mission Valley campus, it was announced Monday.

Be a part of history and come join us on June 18 for the International Day of Yoga as declared by the United Nations to help raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga. "Yoga is not just about exercise; it is a way to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world and the nature," Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Chakra Sequence Yoga & Crystal Singing Bowl Music Come explore balancing the seven chakras with a gentle mindful yoga practice facilitated by JoAnn Jaffe, Founder of OG Yoga, and live chakra singing bowl musical accompaniment by Joe Schwab. This 90 minute session is open to everyone. Come prepared for a deeply relaxing experience, created by the meditative sounds of crystal bowls. The instructions for this session are simple: come, lie down, focus on your breath, and allow your body to relax in this peaceful sound immersion as we go through the seven chakras. This event will take place at our state-of-the-art studio in Normal Heights and virtually via Zoom. About OG Yoga - a nonprofit organization: OG Yoga is a San Diego non-profit on a mission to deliver trauma informed mindfulness based yoga to marginalized individuals to support healing, resilience, self-development and positive social change. 100% of donations will go directly to providing yoga, meditation, and mindfulness to students experiencing PTSD, incarceration, poverty, homelessness, domestic violence, at risk youth, and more Your participation in this event will allow someone else to practice yoga who otherwise may not have had access. Changing the world starts with changing within, and you are doing just that through your yoga practice.

Katherine May's new book examines the idea of awakening wonder in an "anxious age." And when I tell you that I dog-eared almost every page in this book, I'm telling God's honest truth.

Soprano Emily Ortlieb joins the Greater San Diego Chamber Orchestra in a concert of music from Mexico and Latin America. Program includes Conga Del Fuego Nuevo by Arturo Márquez, Libertango by Astor Piazzolla, Dama Antañona by Francisco de Paula Aguirre, and Bachianas Brasileiras No. 2 and No. 5 by Heitor Villa Lobos. All Saints Episcopal Church offers both indoor and outdoor seating. Registered audience receive directions to free parking. Admission is free with free-will donation at the performance. Donation via Venmo, Zelle, or by check can be tax deductible. All performers have been fully vaccinated. Mask for the audience is encouraged. Visit https://gsdmusicoterie.org/events/latin-flavor/ for more details.

A dramatic surge in COVID-19 cases continued Thursday, with a new daily record of 5,976 infections. Public health officials are urging residents to keep New Year's celebrations small. Meanwhile, the trash truck driver strike at Republic Services is two weeks old, with no sign of progress in negotiations. Now, Mayor Todd Gloria is urging residents with trash piling up to contact the company directly for pickup services. Plus, our weekend arts events preview from the KPBS arts editor and producer.