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UCSD Professor and 30+yr music producer, King Britt returns to our library to present a series of special lectures, illuminating the innovators of color in electronic music. Professor Britt will let the audience choose from one of five different pathways leading to the birth of specific genres including Funk, Philly Disco, Chicago House, Detroit Techno, Birmingham’s Sun Ra and more. Within the music and visuals, lies the socio-political contexts in which all of these innovations are a response to. Join us for the rest of the series on February 7th, February 21st, and February 28th. A must for all ages and ethnicities who want to learn about the true Black history of these movements. This is part of Professor Britt’s "Blacktronika": Afrofuturism in Electronic Music course at University of California. Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/hold-concert-series-468046 King Britt on Instagram

Casa Guadalajara’s three-day Cinco de Mayo celebrations are livening up Old Town San Diego with live Mariachi music, a Mexican troubadour and enchanting ballet folklorico performances! Indulge in festive food and drink specials, including Don Julio tequila promotions and must-try items like street tacos, esquites (Mexican street corn), aguas frescas and Jarritos available at the outdoor taco stand. Add more color to the party with face painting, available daily from noon - 8 p.m. On Saturday, May 3 from noon - 3 p.m. Casa Guadalajara will participate in Old Town’s blind tasting salsa competition where participants can sample salsas and cast their vote to crown the Best Salsa of 2025! The table/booth will be located on Harney Street and participation cost is $5 which includes six salsas and a bag of chips. Casa Guadalajara on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for The Big Game watch party—good vibes, great company, and all the action live! The Big Game Watch Party @ The Mesa Bar & Grill The biggest game of the year deserves the biggest screens, loudest crowd, and coldest drinks Join us at The Mesa Bar and Grill for a full-throddle Super Bowl watch party with wall-to-wall TV's game-day food specials, and a high energy crowd that brings the stadium vibes without the downtown chaos. Secure your seat with a $25 table reservation, and here's the best part - the full $25 is deducted from your table at checkout. No fluff, just guaranteed seating and instant value. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-big-game-watch-party-tickets-1981391423084?aff=ebdssbdestsearch The Mesa Bar & Grill on Instagram and Facebook

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. The film offers an intimate look into the annual tradition that honors loved ones who have passed away. Filmed in Mexico, the program immerses viewers in the customs that accompany this traditional Mexican holiday.

We unpack what America's history of racial discrimination can teach us about authoritarianism. Plus, a personal perspective offers a window into local history.

Our top picks for visual art in San Diego this season: An Indigenous photographer, textiles made from tea bags, a reflection on Caribbean art history, art by women at the border and local Black arts leaders.

Tens of millions of people are in the path of a major winter storm. Federal cuts threaten efforts to understand the causes of such weather.

A major winter storm is expected to affect more than 200 million people in the United States this weekend. Freezing rain and ice are a particular concern.

As President Trump finishes the first year of his second term, it is clear there are fewer guardrails than last time.

In the days leading up to Renee Macklin Good's death, the political situation in Minneapolis had turned combustible. Her shooting has exposed how colliding forces set the stage for the ongoing crisis.