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From the KPBS weekend arts preview: The world premiere of Kimber Lee's play will finally open at the La Jolla Playhouse — after postponing its anticipated spring 2020 opening. "To the yellow house" is set during a two year period in Vincent Van Gogh's life, which Lee became fascinated with after reading Steven Naifeh and Gregory White Smith's comprehensive biography, "Van Gogh: The Life." She noticed there were some years largely missing in what we know about the great painter's life, and looked to fill in those details. It's set mostly in Paris and the southern city of Arles (the location of the actual yellow house), at a time when Van Gogh was particularly struggling with his work. Keep an eye out for my feature on The Playhouse's production of "to the yellow house" later this week. Details: Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. Performances continue, Tuesdays through Sundays, through Dec. 12. The La Jolla Playhouse Mandell Weiss Theatre, 2910 La Jolla Village Dr., La Jolla. $39-75. Military discounts available. —Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS From the Playhouse: November 16 – December 12, 2021 at the La Jolla Playhouse Mandell Weiss Theatre "to the yellow house" by Kimber Lee Directed by Neel Keller February 1886. Vincent van Gogh is broke again. Trailing past-due notices and annoyed innkeepers, he arrives unexpectedly at his brother’s doorstep in Montmartre determined to make another fresh start. Caught in the colorful whirl of the Parisian art scene, he drinks too much, falls in love with the wrong woman, argues with everyone – and paints. Night and day he works to translate what he feels onto the canvas, relentlessly chasing a new form of expression that seems to be always around the next corner. But at what point in an endless cycle of failures do faith and persistence become delusion and foolishness? A meditation on love, art and not being popular. Ticketing opportunities for students, military, etc available at https://lajollaplayhouse.org/ticket-opportunities/.Ticketing opportunities for students, military, etc available at https://lajollaplayhouse.org/ticket-opportunities/. Related links: La Jolla Playhouse on Instagram

NPR's Leila Fadel talks with singer-songwriter Arlo Parks about the inspiration for her new album.

The Tina Turner Museum in Brownsville, Tenn., is seeing a surge in visitors after the iconic singer died this week at the age of 83.

The live-action reboot has its charming moments, but like a lot of Disney remakes, this Little Mermaid feels like a dutiful cover rather than an inspired reimagining.

The singer and rapper displays the subtle breadth of his music in this Tiny Desk (home) concert.

They walk on wind, they breathe, they hunker down in the wind, robots without batteries, chips, just a system of levers highly attuned to the environment they inhabit. This course explores the mechanics and philosophy behind Theo Jensen’s “Strandbeests” and other artistic creations that interact with the elements. Far from just a show and tell this course offers materials, knowledge, and space to support design and construction of these creations. This is an in-person workshop. 3rd Grade to 5th Grade

The KPBS One Book, One San Diego selection for teens is Trung Le Nguyen's graphic novel, "The Magic Fish." It's a powerful book that weaves traditional fairy tales with the story of a Vietnamese American teenager who struggles to find the words to tell his mother who he is.

From the organizer: Steinway Artist Susan Merdinger presents her program Four Centuries of Variations, featuring stunning piano works by Beethoven, Schumann, and local award-winning composer Aaron Alter, as well as Franz Liszt's ever popular Paganini Etude No.6 based on the 24th Violin Caprice. A Two-time Gold Medalist of the Global Music Awards and Winner of the American Prize, Merdinger will enhance her performance with commentary on the genre of variations from Baroque to Modern times. Follow on social media: Facebook + Youtube

This 75 minute class takes a deeper focus of Musical theatre dance. Students should have a basic understanding of dance technique. Class will focus on developing artistry, picking up choreography, and and fun energetic appreciation of Musical Theatre Dance. Class will include a physical warm up and different dance combinations. This class is open to both teens and adults, must be 16 to join. Some exceptions considered, email info@teatrosandiego.org with any questions! Drop ins accepted, registration encouraged: https://classbug.com/businesses/3400/offerings

Jeff German covered Las Vegas for decades, as a columnist and investigative reporter. A city official faces murder charges in German's stabbing death.