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Step Into the Life of an 1800s Sailor Become the crew of "Star of India" on her historic 1874 voyage as the emigrant ship Euterpe, transporting 410 passengers to their new lives. You’ll work alongside our education instructors, as you get to raise sails, move cargo, and and explore areas of the ship closed to the public. Saturday July 25, 2 p.m. – 8 a.m. the following morning Saturday August 1, 2 p.m. – 8 a.m. the following morning What to Expect: Sleeping arrangements while aboard are similar to that of a traditional camping experience. Participants will sleep below on the deck among the exhibits. Activities include: Raising sails Moving cargo Learning sailor skills from the 1800s Exploring areas of the ship normally closed to the public Includes dinner and breakfast Held dockside at the Maritime Museum of San Diego Space is limited; advance registration required Ages 6–17 must be accompanied by an adult Minimum participation age is 6 years old Visit: https://sdmaritime.org/visit/special-events/overnight-adventure-aboard-star-of-india/ Maritime Museum of San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

The federal government does not determine, cap or freeze local property tax assessments.

Irwin Jacobs pledged $50 million to Father Joe’s Villages earlier this week. That funding will be used to help build three towers downtown, atop the current Joan Kroc Center at Father Joe’s headquarters.

Celebrate the summer solstice with two ocean-loving poets—North County's own Carly Marie DeMento and surfer Michael Klam. Join them for the release of two new books—the "2025-2026 San Diego Poetry Annual" and Klam's latest collection of poetry and visual art, "Stay There," Garden Oak Press: 2026. Carly Marie DeMento is a poet and third-generation San Diegan. Her poetry has appeared in the North American Review, Kestrel, and Green Hills Literary Lantern—and been hung in the best spot of all: friends' kitchens. Nominated for Best New Poets in 2025, Carly's work is supported by Bread Loaf Writers' Conference. She is the co-creator of "Desire, Calling"—a reading series that features queer writers, a dance party, and a fundraiser for local nonprofits. Michael Klam is associate publisher of the San Diego Poetry Annual. He is editor-in-chief of the bilingual edition of the SDPA. Klam hosts San Diego Central Library’s Conversations with Poets. His books include "The Cheapest Flight to Paradise" (Puna Press: 2017), "Anything for a Dull Moment" (Garden Oak Press: 2020), and "Stay There" (Garden Oak Press: 2026).

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encores Friday, Oct. 30 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV + Saturday, Oct. 31 at 10:30 on KPBS TV. Take a look inside the career of one of America's most enduring storytellers using on rare archival interviews, guest lectures and book readings to trace Stephen King's path from his modest beginnings in Maine to his rise as one of the best-selling authors in publishing history. King's own words guide the narrative, exploring what has made his work resonate with readers across five decades.

Stream with KPBS+ / Premieres Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV. With unseen documents and new sources, witness the story of how France and the United States came together to produce an iconic symbol of freedom.

Just when you thought it was safe, The Killer Tomatoes are back with a new movie, "Organic Intelligence" that opens Friday.

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Friday, Oct. 23, 2026 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV. Grammy-nominated R&B singer-songwriter Ari Lennox brings her soulful vocals, effortless groove and magnetic presence to ACL. She performs highlights from her acclaimed album Vacancy alongside fan favorites "Soft Girl Era" and "Shea Butter Baby."

In an age of digital immediacy, what continues to draw us to books? Curt Sherman will share a selection of his one-of-a-kind artist books, alongside the sources that inspired them. Spanning topics from the history of the alphabet and "Katagami" (Japanese stencils) to Walt Whitman and the First World War, his works combine varied processes with text and poetry that reflect each theme. A former professor of design, interior design, and furniture design, Sherman taught for 35 years. He co-authored "Architecture and Interior Design: An Integrated History to the Present" (Prentice Hall, 2012), a standard text in the field. In retirement, he returned to an early interest in typography, studying at Bayside Press and the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library Print Studio. His work has been exhibited widely, including the Athenaeum Juried Exhibition, and featured in the 2025 San Diego Book Arts Highlights publication. Mingei International Museum on Facebook / Instagram

As the classical concert season ramps up, two of America's finest orchestras will soon be led by new conductors when Daniel Harding takes over in Los Angeles and Elim Chan leads in San Francisco.