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Democrats in the House are taking a victory lap today, celebrating the passage of the two trillion dollar Build Back Better social services bill. Plus, we bring you the third and final part of KPBS’s three-part series on racial covenants. KPBS Race and Equity Reporter Cristina Kim examines how people are reconciling the legacy of racial restrictions. And, in the arts this weekend, there is a new play about Van Gogh, visual art recommendations, an intimate opera performance, and even a “Choose Your Own Adventure” book reading.

San Diego Botanic Garden hosts its second annual spring orchid showcase, "World of Orchids," from Saturday, May 7 through Sunday, June 12. The Garden will stage the exhibition, which kicks off Mother’s Day weekend, in its state-of-the-art, 8,000 square foot, glass-enclosed facility – the Dickinson Family Education Conservatory. On select days, the show will feature sales of plants, potting materials, reference guides, and other merchandise by vendors, conservation organizations, and local orchid societies. On Sundays and Mondays from 9 - 10 a.m., Garden members can enter the "World of Orchids" exhibition for a private "Member Hour," during which other visitors are permitted to roam the rest of the Garden. “This exhibition invites visitors to enjoy the vibrant colors, elegant shapes and intoxicating scents for which orchids are so well known, but it also surprises visitors with flowers of unexpected sizes, shapes, and scents,” said SDBG President and CEO, Ari Novy, PhD. “Orchids comprise one of the largest and most diverse families of flowering plants in the world. With hundreds of different species and hybrids on display, this show offers even seasoned collectors the opportunity to discover a strange and delightful new orchid.” Open Wednesday – Monday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed on Tuesday Reservations are strongly recommended The Garden does not process cash transactions. Check in with your mobile or printed ticket at the welcome center. Visit San Diego Botanic Garden on Facebook + Instagram + @SDBGarden on Twitter

This class will teach you to make sauerkraut and other fermented vegetables deliciously and safely at home. Roll up your sleeves and make your very own batch of sauerkraut to take home and ferment! We will be serving tasters of locally brewed Babe Kombucha. Learn: We'll explain fermentation and have a brief discussion about the benefits of making and eating fermenting foods, and you'll learn how spice plays a role in fermented foods around the world Demo: We'll show you how easy it is to start making fermented foods yourself at home! We'll demo some simple seasonal fermented recipes which are loaded with healthy "probiotic" bacteria. Taste: We'll have a variety of fermented foods to sample, such as sauerkraut, beet kvass, and other fermented veggies *SAVE $5 when you bring a friend! (Each guest must have a ticket).

Kimchi is a Korean style of fermented vegetables. It's usually spicy and there are hundreds of ways to make it! We will explore some of them. Join the Fermenters Club on Saturday, March 4 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for a Kimchi workshop. This event includes your very own take-home jar of kimchi! Learn: We'll explain fermentation and have a brief discussion about the benefits of making and eating fermenting foods, and the history and different styles of kimchi Demo: We'll show you how easy it is to start making fermented foods yourself at home! We'll demo some simple seasonal fermented recipes which are loaded with healthy "probiotic" bacteria. Taste: We'll have a variety of fermented kimchi styles to sample Do it yourself: Roll up your sleeves and make your very own batch of spicy kimchi to take home and ferment

Co-hosted by the Theatre Organ Society of San Diego The event will feature the artistry of Juan Cardona performing inventive renditions on the Wonder Morton Theatre Organ followed by the west coast premier of the Mel Brooks comedy “Silent Movie” complemented by live theatre organ and exact percussive effects promises to be a hysterical experience for all ages. Produced in1976, this hit show features an array of superstar cameos which create a non-stop laugh fest! Juan and his team will catch every nuance of the movement in real time creating a multi-orchestral, precise accompaniment to the film action. Connecticut native Juan Cardona began studying organ and piano at seven years old, which kicked off his education and career as a concert artist. Juan graduated under the guidance of Angela Salcedo with a degree in Fine Arts majoring in classical organ at the University of Connecticut while fine tuning his theatre organ skills with Jelani Eddington. Juan has concertized all throughout the east coast and south as well as holding the role of staff organist at the historic Thomaston Opera House and Bardavon Opera House in New York. Juan launched his silent film career at the Thomaston Opera house with his first full-length feature film being Academy Award-winning “Wings”, since then he has accompanied more than 30 silents, short comedies, and full-length features. He has scored “Phantom of the Opera,” “Robin Hood,” “The Beloved Rogue,” “Tell it to the Marines,” “Speedy,” “The General” and silent short comedies: “The Great Race,” “Big Business” and “One Week”. For five years now Juan has been featured artist for the Eastern Massachusetts chapter of the American Theatre Organ Society in their “Silents in the House” film series. Juan’s excellent artistry has earned him standing ovations and features as well as collaborations with notable artists such as Niel Sedaka and Tito Puento.

"Some of the greatest storytelling has been in video gaming," says The Last of Us actor Merle Dandridge. But it took decades for games to realize that potential and for Hollywood to do it justice.

The exhibit features works reflecting the violence of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The artist quit music in the early '60s, then later disappeared so completely even her family didn't know where she'd gone. Now, an album of her songs — as she wanted them heard — is coming out.

Music inspired by folk traditions, with Irish Fiddle Master Winifred Horan. The Hutchins Consort plays on the eight scaled violins of the violin octet designed and built by famed luthier Dr. Carleen Hutchins. The instruments are the first successful attempt to create an acoustically balanced set of instruments that can sound truly like violins across the entire range of written music. With instruments ranging from the tiny treble violin, tuned one octave above the standard violin, to the gigantic large bass violin, tuned one octave lower than a 'cello, the Hutchins Consort produces an astonishing palette of sounds. Come see this performance at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Encinitas on Friday, February 17 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased here.

New Season Premiere Friday, June 17, 2022 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 and Saturday, June 18 at 4:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / On demand with PBS Video App. In this edition of KPBS/Arts, a top San Diego ballet dancer inspires the next generation. A visit to the open air Paradise Paint Out festival. The next generation of opera singers take the stage. And finally, a look at complex ceramics inspired by mountain flora and fauna.