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From San Diego Ballet: San Diego Ballet announces "The Jungle Book," a thrilling blend of ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and giant puppets, at Kroc Center’s Joan B Kroc Theatre on Wednesday, October 26 at 7:30 p.m. Rudyard Kipling’s beloved tale of friendship comes to life in this fantastic jungle adventure. This colorful production breathes new life into beloved childhood characters, making the adventures of Mowgli and his animal pals thrilling for kids of all ages and adults, too! "When we work on family-friendly pieces, it is important that we try to do something that has some sort of frame of reference for children,” said Javier Velasco, San Diego Ballet Artistic Director. “'The Jungle Book' with its message of diversity and friendship not only fits our mission well, but the fact that many of the main characters are animals goes to some wonderful dance opportunities.” Join Mowgli and his animal pals as they tumble through the jungle, get wrapped up in the coils of Kaa, the snake, and fight off the menacing Sher Khan, the tiger. Along with traditional ballet, San Diego Ballet’s "The Jungle Book" features hip-hop dancers as orangutans and giant elephant puppets that blend perfectly into the fabric of the piece along with its fun jazzy score. San Diego Ballet’s "The Jungle Book" will take place at the Kroc Center’s Joan B Kroc Theatre on Wednesday, October 26 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15-$35 and can be purchased online. Senior, military, and student discounts are also available. For more information on "The Jungle Book" and other San Diego Ballet performances, visit www.sandiegoballet.org. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

From San Diego Weekend Arts Events (KPBS feature): This outdoor event features a reading of "'Twas the Night Before Christmas," cocoa and a performance of holiday tunes from the San Diego Gay Men's Chorus. It's a family-friendly event, and is also a drive to collect book or musical instrument donations. It's free, but you can register in advance online here. —Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS From the organizers: Celebrate the holidays with La Jolla Music Society! Enjoy a spiked cider or a classic hot cocoa while Riford Library’s Youth Services Librarian Katia Graham entertains with a reading of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas and the San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus perform jazzy holiday tunes. Bring a book to donate to the Friends of the La Jolla Library or an instrument to donate to La Jolla Music Society’s afterschool program, the Community Music Center. You won’t want to miss seeing the Wu Tsai QRT.yrd transformed into a Winter Wonderland. Doors Open at 5 p.m. Storytime begins at 5:30 p.m. Gay Men’s Chorus performance begins at 6 p.m. Free cider and holiday treats will be provided by Cafe Coyote. Related links: Event information La Jolla Music Society on Instagram La Jolla Music Society on Facebook

From the organizers: Come see this special Halloween concert and silent movie with the “Phantom of the Opera,” accompanied by the Spreckels Pipe Organ, the largest open air musical instrument in the world! The event will begin with a pre-concert talk with the artists at 5:30 p.m., along with a silent auction and games. At 6:00 p.m., Victoria Robertson, soprano, and Bernardo Bermúdez, tenor, will sing excerpts from the popular Broadway show, “Phantom of the Opera.” At 6:30 p.m., the 1925 “Phantom of the Opera” silent movie will be portrayed on a big screen atop the Spreckels Organ Pavilion stage, accompanied by Mark Herman, organist. Follow on social media: Facebook + Instagram

Mississippi's Parchman Farm was once one of the country's most notorious prisons. The University of Mississippi has introduced college-level classes to offer inmates education - including the blues.

Forgiveness is all about letting go of the past and moving on. Forgiving others and forgiving ourselves is an essential part of a happy, meaningful life. With Buddha's teachings we can gain the skills we need to learn from the past without being burdened with a hardened or heavy heart. Learn the art of creating the life we want to live. Led by Buddhist nun Gen Lhadron, resident teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center San Diego. Date | Saturday, September 25 from 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Location | Kadampa Meditation Center San DiegoRegister here! General admission is $20. Free for supporting members. For more information, please visit the Kadampa Meditation Center San Diego site or call (619) 230-5852.

From the organizers: You don’t just see an Alvin Ailey performance, you feel it. Since its now-fabled performance in 1958 at the 92nd Street Y in New York City, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has grown from a small group of African American dancers to a revolutionary company that transcends barriers and celebrates the African American cultural experience. In 2008, a U.S. Congressional resolution designated the company as “a vital American cultural ambassador to the world.” Under the decade-long leadership of its visionary artistic director, Robert Battle, the company continues to honor the monumental legacy of its founder, while expanding the Ailey repertory and developing the next generation of choreographers. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will perform a program including Ailey’s masterpiece Revelations.

Trinity Theatre Company has a fun new opportunity for anyone between the age of 5-18. The upcoming production is Matilda Jr., an Inspirational story about a girl with astonishing wit, intelligence, and even special powers! It is packed with high-energy dance numbers and very catchy songs. Date | January 26 and 29 at 4 p.m. Location | Ocean Beach Playhouse Register here! Register now to further develop your skill in the performing arts. Rehearsals start in early February and go until April. For more information, please visit trinityttc.org/educational-productions or call (619) 269-9283.

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From San Diego Weekend Arts Events: This is your last chance to catch City Ballet of San Diego until they perform the Nutcracker in late December. "On the Move" is a collection of works that debuted this summer to multiple sold-out audiences — but this weekend there's just one chance to see them live, this time on the Baker-Baum Concert Hall stage at The Conrad in La Jolla. Two of the works, "Unbroken," and "Within the Hourglass Desert," are new pieces premiered this summer by company choreographer Geoff Gonzalez, both set to compositions by influential American composer Philip Glass. —Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS Details: Saturday, Oct. 23 at 8 p.m. The Conrad, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla. $39-59. From the organizers: In July, City Ballet returned to the live stage with two sold-out performances of ON THE MOVE. For one night only, City Ballet reprises these two world-premiere ballets by Resident Choreographer Geoff Gonzalez at the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center in La Jolla. Unbroken: A testament to the resiliency of humankind. Within The Hourglass Desert: A piece highlighting the finite beauty of time. Clare de Lune: This ballet reflects Debussy’s use of harmony and texture in a way that recalls the light and color of French Impressionist painting. Date/Location: Oct. 23, 2021 @8:00 p.m. The Conrad Presbys Performing Arts Center Price: $42-$62/person For more information on this event please visit: City Ballet of San Diego's: On the Move

Friday, Aug. 30, 2024 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with KPBS Passport! Explore the life and career of the singer, songwriter and co-founder of The Beach Boys. The film traces the legendary performer’s journey of reflection on a drive through Los Angeles with his longtime friend and Rolling Stone editor Jason Fine.