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Join us for the inaugural KPBS San Diego Book Festival presented by the University of San Diego, Saturday, August 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attendees will enjoy panel discussions with award-winning authors, activities, live entertainment, exhibitors including local authors, independent booksellers, and more. Let’s bring our community closer together through the shared experience of reading and discussing great books! The festival is a FREE event for book lovers of all ages. What to expect: The announcement of the 2025 One Book, One San Diego selections! More than 40 award-winning authors will participate in interactive panel sessions and book signings. New featured authors will be announced each week! For the young and young at heart, check out the youth reading stage and exploration area with hands-on activities. Meet PBS Kids beloved friends Clifford the Big Red Dog, Curious George and Cat in the Hat! Additional highlights include bilingual programming, poetry readings, live music and entertainment, exhibitors, and food trucks. Truly something for everyone! The Finest Podcast Live: Fact, Fiction and Fantasy - Featuring authors Moses Ose Utomi and Emily Greenberg: Be a part of the audience for a live taping of The Finest, KPBS' new podcast about the people, art and movements redefining culture in San Diego. Go behind the scenes of how a podcast is made, and dive into a lively conversation on truth, identity, storytelling and creativity with local authors Emily Greenberg ("Alternative Facts") and Moses Ose Utomi ("Daughters of Oduma," "The Lies of the Ajungo"). From pop culture- and politics-inspired experimental fiction to YA fantasy rooted in West African mythology, their work explores how societies — both real and imagined — wrestle with truth and lies, facts and fictions and what it all means for the stories we tell. The agenda above is subject to change. Please subscribe to the email list for updates. Learn more and register at: https://sdbookfestival.eventbrite.com

Join us for a special Paint and Sip inspired by the art of Keith Haring! Our Paint & Sip will take place during the Pride Artisan Market at Alma’s 4th floor rooftop restaurant and bar, Leave of Absence--your ultimate outdoor + rooftop bar and restaurant in San Diego serving wood-fired pizzas and artfully crafted cocktails. Whether you’re looking for a casual gathering with friends or a romantic dinner under the stars, join us at Leave of Absence to savor the flavors of San Diego while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of downtown from our rooftop restaurant. It’s time to indulge in a true Californian experience that will linger in your memories long after your vacation ends. We encourage artistic freedom! You can alter the painting to fit your style and use any of our colors. We provide all the art supplies you’ll need, including canvas, paint, brushes, and aprons. Just bring your enthusiasm and a thirst for creativity. Food & Beverage available for purchase on site. Visit: https://paintingandvino.com/event/keith-haring-inspired-art-pride-paint-and-sip-san-diego/ Painting & Vino on Instagram and Facebook

After cryptic Instagram posts and a surprise countdown clock, Swift announced early Tuesday that her new album will be called The Life of a Showgirl. The cover art and release date remain a mystery.

Famed for his attacking, take-no-prisoners playing style, Cuban-born pianist and composer Alfredo Rodriguez has a back story that has become the stuff of legend: the kid who, without constant access to a piano, practiced on scales he’d painted on the family dinner table; who, aged 19, represented Cuba in the International Solo Piano Competition at the 2016 Montreux Jazz Festival, just happening to entertain a crowd that included Quincy Jones, who was so bowled over he encouraged his permanent relocation from embargoed Cuba to America. GRAMMY-nominated, the veteran of an NPR Tiny Desk concert, the recipient of critical praise including comparisons to early Bill Evans and Art Tatum, Rodriguez now sounds distinctively like himself. Alfredo Rodriguez on Facebook / Instagram Pedtrito Martinez on Facebook / Instagram

The word's definition may be obvious, but Friendsgiving can mean different things to different people. Here are expert tips for how to celebrate it.

At the Tiny Desk, our small office crowd joins the thousands who have been inside of these power ballads and felt something real.

An exhibition at Levi's San Francisco headquarters highlights how jeans can offer surprising insights into the lives and legacies of the artists who wore them.

A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, "Legally Blonde The Musical," follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances - this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal! Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend Warner dumps her so he can attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle ingeniously charms her way into the prestigious law school. While there, she struggles with peers, professors and her ex. With the support of some new friends, though, Elle quickly realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world. Luminary Arts on Facebook / Instagram

Are you interested in arts and wellness? Join Soultry Sisters Arts & Wellness Collective for a three-day guided and intentional festival, from June 20- June 22, featuring QTBIPOC local artists, creatives, healers, and wellness practitioners. Participants are invited to join us at this weekend-long festival filled with creative expression + holistic wellness workshops, soulcare rituals to bring in the summer solstice, interactive discussions, live performances & so much more. Our Summer SOULstice festival is a space to prioritize your personal + collective wellness and healing. Connect. Create. Celebrate with us! Day 1 • Friday | 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Oceanside Museum of Art | 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA Day 2 • Saturday | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.| Founder’s Hall | 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas, CA Day 3 • Sunday | 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Founder’s Hall | 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas, CA Festival Includes: - Interactive arts + wellness workshops - Experience sessions on holistic wellness, soulcare, and sustainability through movement, writing, sound healing & creative expression - Opportunities to make meaningful connections with like-minded community members Music, dancing, live performances + more! Learn more and register at https://www.soultrysisters.com/ssfestival Soultry Sisters Arts & Wellness Collective on Facebook / Instagram

flute, violin, cello, double bass, piano, harp, featured artist, featured composer music by Turina, Higdon, Alter, del Aquila, and Andrés Martín inspired by water, color, and the world beyond "Submerged" invites audiences to immerse themselves in a wide spectrum of tone colors and textures. Pieces include Turina’s shimmering "Ciclo Plateresco," Jennifer Higdon’s mesmerizing "Pale Yellow," Aaron Alter’s contemplative "Introspective Blues #1," Andrés Martín’s powerful "Synchronicity". The title piece, Miguel del Águila’s "Submerged" (for flute, cello, and harp), is inspired by Alfonsina Storni's poetry, and it celebrates her life, evoking the quiet, creative depths where artists retreat to dream, reflect, and begin anew. The program culminates in a powerful finale: the unveiling of Hugo Crosthwaite’s 2025 Camarada art commission, inspired by Andrés Martín’s "Tango Bajo el Agua," which will be performed alongside the artwork. This deeply personal piece explores the dual nature of water as both life-giving and potentially destructive. Martín invites us to consider a striking metaphor: if we can learn to tango underwater, we can find beauty even in the most unlikely or challenging places. Beth Ross Buckley, flute David Buckley, violin Ruslan Biryukov, cello Andrés Martín, double bass & featured composer Dana Burnett, piano Elena Mashkovtseva, harp Hugo Crosthwaite, featured artist UC San Diego Park & Market 1100 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Parking between Park & Market on 11th 6:30 p.m. - Doors open - snacks, drinks, and signature cocktails available for purchase from Farmhouse Catering. 7 p.m. - A Conversation Between Andrés Martín (double bass) and Pablo Jaurena (bandoneon) 7:30 p.m. - Concert Begins Kindly underwritten by Désirée Wilson Supported by the UCSD Center for U.S.-Mexican Studies (USMEX) Camarada on Facebook / Instagram