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By weaving ideas and elements of earlier musical traditions into their compositions, these cherished composers created fresh, dynamic pieces that showcase the influence of history on the development of exciting new music. BRAHMS "Cello Sonata No. 1" in E Minor, Op. 38 Alisa Weilerstein, cello; Inon Barnatan, piano KOECHLIN "Quatre Petites Pièces" Erin Keefe, violin; Stefan Dohr, horn; Inon Barnatan, piano GLAZUNOV "String Quintet" in A Major, Op. 39 Tessa Lark, Erin Keefe, violins; Teng Li, viola; Sterling Elliott, Nicolas Altstaedt, cellos Visit: https://theconrad.org/events/looking-back-looking-forward/ La Jolla Music Society on Instagram and Facebook

Pundemonium is back - but this time, we're taking it outside! We're bringing Pundemonium to the one and only Oasis Patio bar in Pacific Beach. Watch, laugh, groan, or join word nerds from across the city in a battle to see who's the punniest of them all—and win a coveted Golden Nugget chicken trophy! "Pundemonium!" is a two-part event based on the format used by pun contests in cities nationwide: - In Part 1, Battle of the PUNdits, participants who have signed up in advance will deliver two-minute pun-filled speeches on a topic of their choice, and the audience will determine the winner. Want in? We ask that Battle of the PUNdits let us know you're competing ahead of time by emailing sandiegopundemonium@gmail.com - or email us with questions if you're curious but don't know how it works! - Part 2, the PUNger Games, is a head-to-head pun-off tournament-style, where participants go back and forth making puns on a given topic until they just can't anymore. Think of it as a rap battle, but with puns. Sign up in advance at sandiegopundemonium@gmail.com OR on the spot at Pundemonium! Want more puns in your life? Don't be chicken, follow us on Instagram, mothercluckers. That's where you can see examples of pun speeches and watch past PUNger games battles, too.

Watch, laugh, groan, or join word nerds from across the city in a battle to see who's the punniest of them all—and win a coveted Golden Nugget chicken trophy! "Pundemonium!" is a two-part event based on the format used by pun contests in cities nationwide: - In Part 1, Battle of the PUNdits, participants who have signed up in advance will deliver two-minute pun-filled speeches, and the audience will determine the winner. Want in? We ask that Battle of the PUNdits let us know you're competing ahead of time by emailing sandiegopundemonium@gmail.com - or email us with questions if you're curious but don't know how it works! - Part 2, the PUNger Games, is a head-to-head pun-off tournament-style, where participants go back and forth making puns on a given topic until they just can't anymore. Think of it as a rap battle, but with puns. Sign up in advance at sandiegopundemonium@gmail.com OR on the spot at Pundemonium! San Diego Pundemonium! on Instagram Finest City Improv - Website / Facebook / Instagram

Watch, laugh, groan, or join word nerds from across the city in a battle to see who's the punniest of them all—and win a coveted Golden Nugget chicken trophy! "Pundemonium!" is a two-part event based on the format used by pun contests in cities nationwide: - In Part 1, Battle of the PUNdits, participants who have signed up in advance will deliver two-minute pun-filled speeches, and the audience will determine the winner. Want in? We ask that Battle of the PUNdits let us know you're competing ahead of time by emailing sandiegopundemonium@gmail.com - or email us with questions if you're curious but don't know how it works! - Part 2, the PUNger Games, is a head-to-head pun-off tournament-style, where participants go back and forth making puns on a given topic until they just can't anymore. Think of it as a rap battle, but with puns. Sign up in advance at sandiegopundemonium@gmail.com OR on the spot at Pundemonium! San Diego Pundemonium! on Instagram Finest City Improv - Website / Facebook / Instagram

Back from the ‘80s and ready to rock—the party of the year awaits! Join Cancer for College for our 2025 "Holiday Jam-a-Palooza" with musical guest Oingo Boingo Former Members. It will be the holiday bash by which all others will be judged. Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music, festive shenanigans, and holiday cheer with a twist! Early-bird VIP & GA tickets are on sale now! VIP ticket holders enjoy complimentary food, drinks, and front-of-stage access for all the fun and automatic entry into the costume contest. Quantities are limited, and these will sell out fast—so don’t wait! Dress to Sleigh! It’s not your grandma’s holiday party. This is your cue to get creative—add a holiday twist to your costume and show off your spooky spirit. The more ridiculous, clever, or “dead-on festive,” the better. Mix a little merry with your scary—think holiday favorites mixed with festive frights, haunted holiday cheer, and costumes that sleigh. Killer prizes await the best-dressed partiers! Cancer for College on Facebook / Instagram

California and more than 20 other states sued the Trump administration Monday for withholding federal education funds. Then, there's a new effort to increase the number of homeless shelter beds in North and East San Diego County. Plus, the San Diego City Council votes to redevelop the City Operations Building.

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Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 at 1 p.m. on KPBS TV. Chefs Jaime Riesco and Brendan Smith show us that the farm-to-table movement isn't just a passing trend, but a way of life. Alex joins our chefs as they head to the harbor to source some local uni, and then it's on to an outdoor market, for farm-fresh produce. The day is capped off with a feast featuring stinging nettle pizza, and wild seabass ceviche topped with sea urchins.

New titles include Dead and Alive from Smith, The Uncool by Crowe and Wreck by Catherine Newman. Plus, fresh fiction from Susan Straight and Mark Z. Danielewski and a biography of Jesse Jackson.

Every year ahead of the Emmys, TV critic Eric Deggans gives out his own awards for the best shows and performances. These are the Deggys.