Search results for

The best writing comes from writing what you know, and based on Joel Rafael’s life experiences and over fifty years of making music, he has a deep well from which to draw. He has chronicled his life and the world around him with passionate songwriting rooted in the folk tradition. Joel began performing in showcases and small clubs around Southern California in the early 1970s. In 1981, he toured with Jesse Colin Young, and released his debut album, "Dharma Bums." Joel won Kerrville’s new folk award in 1995 and gained national airplay with the seminal Joel Rafael Band. He composed and performed all original music for the LA Theatre Works production of "The Grapes of Wrath" in 2002 and toured the southwest with Joan Baez in 2003. No influence is more obvious in his work than that of Woody Guthrie, with whom he shares five co-writes, and Joel has been a featured performer at the Woody Guthrie Folk Festival for all twenty-seven years. Rupert Wates is a London-born, award-winning songwriter who signed an exclusive publishing deal with Eaton Music in the late 1990s and has been writing full-time ever since. Since relocating to the United States in 2006, he has released eleven acclaimed full-length albums, earning airplay across the United States, Canada, Europe, Israel, and Australia. His work has inspired over fifty songwriting awards and more than twenty cover recordings by other artists, including two full tribute albums recorded in Nashville and Los Angeles. Performing an average of 120 shows a year across North America and Europe, Rupert continues to captivate audiences with his haunting, melodic brand of acoustic art-folk. General admission $25, Current SDFH members $20 Children 17 and under free Tickets will also be available at the door Joel Rafael on Youtube Rupert Wates on Facebook / Youtube

San Diego Climate week is Oct. 1 through 8. It features more than 100 community-led events around the county, most of which are free.

If you're curious about Sober October, Life Kit is here to help. Sign up for our newsletter series, and get tips and strategies to help you stay alcohol-free for a month.

Get a handle on your credit card debt. Sign up for Life Kit's month-long email series and get expert strategies to save money and spend less.

American wine industry stakeholders have different opinions about the potential fallout from tariffs on European wine, with California likely feeling the biggest impact.

The 2025 San Diego International Fringe Festival wrapped with standout performances, big wins and powerful stories from local and international artists.

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

Twelve dancers move with a contagious enthusiasm that liberates bodies, relieves them of their weight and frees them from all constraints… until the final apotheosis of Ravel’s Bolero in this hypnotising performance. A leading figure on the contemporary scene, Angelin Preljocaj has choreographed close to 60 pieces and was recently elected to l’Académie des Beaux-Arts. Ballet Preljocaj on Facebook / Instagram

Shenel Johns is a dynamic jazz musician whose captivating stage presence and impressive vocal range are rooted in her early exposure to reggae and gospel. A graduate of the Hartt School, where she received mentorship from Jackie McLean’s esteemed alumni, Johns passionately shares her musical gifts globally, mentoring young artists and performing in residencies from Shanghai to Mexico. Winner of the Riga Jazz Stage Vocal Competition, she has collaborated with jazz luminaries like Wynton Marsalis and Damien Sneed, seamlessly blending traditional gospel, jazz, and diasporic influences in renowned venues and festivals worldwide, including recent performances with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and in tribute to Max Roach. Shenel Johns on Facebook / Instagram

Aerial Arts: Live at The Bornemann Experience the awe and artistry of flight at The Bornemann as Pacific Coast Gymnastics and North County Gymnastics present a dazzling aerial showcase! Join us July 26 & 27 for an unforgettable evening of athleticism, grace, and high-flying talent. Fun for all ages! Pacific Coast Gymnastics on Facebook / Instagram North County Gymnastics on Facebook / Instagram