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The ability to hold in-person events is rapidly moving forward but San Diego Opera has a long lead time for planning its events. KPBS arts reporter Beth Accomando speaks with the opera's general director David Bennett about what these changes mean for the company and about its events scheduled for the end of this month.

Gelson’s is hosting a virtual ice cream tasting event featuring delicious flavors from Rori’s Artisanal Creamery and Kula Desserts on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at 6 p.m. Taste the mouthwatering treats with guidance from Rori Trovato, founder of Rori’s, and Libby Lefanowicz, founder of Kula. In order to attend the virtual event, customers must RSVP by purchasing an Ice Cream Party Pack for $29.99, typically a $50.00 value. Attendees can expect to relish in the flavors in the Ice Cream Party Pack which include Kula’s Lava Cake & Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Pints and Rori’s Salted Caramel & Vanilla Bean Pints. Attendees must pre-pay for the Party Pack and RSVP for the event here! Pick-up for the ice cream is available on July 20 and July 21 at Gelson’s Pacific Beach, Carlsbad, and Del Mar locations. Socials: Rori's Artisanal Creamery: Facebook | Instagram Kula: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Mexican breakthrough artist Christian Nodal is coming to San Diego for his brand new "Forajido" Tour! See him live at Pechanga Arena on Saturday, September 17 at 8 p.m. Get tickets here! - Prices ranging from $69-$571 Christian Nodal: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Led by Grammy®-winning pianist and composer Arturo O’Farrill, the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra is heralded as “one of the best jazz orchestras in existence” by The New Yorker. A transnational project to bring the people of the United States and Mexico together through music that prompted an album, book and documentary, "Fandango at the Wall" was inspired by the annual Fandango Fronterizo festival at the Tijuana-San Diego border. Get tickets here! - Prices ranging from $39-$346 Arturo O'Farrill: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

The small boutique coffee brand's head roaster was named the best roaster in the country and will represent the U.S. at the world championships this June in Milan, Italy.

In 2020 American singer-songwriter Martin Sexton extends touring in support of his ninth studio release Mixtape of the Open Road. The Wall Street Journal and CMT premiered tracks from the album that since garnered much critical acclaim. "Outstanding taste in songwriting as well as a soul-marinated voice." -Rollingstone Syracuse native Sexton got his start singing in the streets and subways of Boston in the early 90's. Still fiercely independent and headlining venues from The Fillmore to Carnegie Hall, he has influenced a generation of contemporary artists. His songs have appeared in television series such as Scrubs, Parenthood, Masters of Sex and in numerous films, though it's his incendiary live show, honest lyrics, and vocal prowess that keep fans coming back for more. Come see Martin Sexton perform at Belly Up Tavern on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. The doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the show starts at 8:00 p.m. Follow Martin Sexton on Instagram + Facebook

Bronzeville, a neighborhood of Chicago, was the epicenter of a Black renaissance before it fell on hard times. Now, it's booming again. Here's the story of its incredible turnaround.

Either/Or is Batuman's sequel to her bestselling Pulitzer finalist novel The Idiot.

Taste of the Philippines 2021 (TOTP 2021) is a unique cultural experience presenting a world-class celebration of Philippine and Filipino American arts, culture and history. San Diego is home to the second largest concentration of the Filipino diaspora outside of the Philippines. Our approach is to provide a destination event that reflects the diversity and hospitality of the Philippines, showcasing our contributions from around the world. We will attract and highlight local, regional, national and international artists, performers, and talents to educate the public of our past, present, and future. This free family-friendly event takes place onSaturday, October 16 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.at Waterfront Park in Downtown, San Diego. Presented by the House of the Philippines, located in Balboa Park, TOTP 2021 is our signature event bridging the exchange of commerce and culture between the United States, Philippines, San Diego and beyond! For more information, please visit the House of the Philippines website.

“Louder Than Words”, San Diego Women's Chorus' annual Pride concert, will take place on Thursday, July 14 at 7 p.m. at Metropolitan Community Church of San Diego. Led by Artistic Director Kathleen Hansen, the chorus will perform an eclectic slate of songs that showcases the diversity, strength, and creativity of San Diego’s LGBTQ+ community and its allies—a perfect musical mix to mark the 35th anniversary of SDWC’s founding. Tickets start at $25 for general admission, $20 for youth, senior, disabled patrons, and military. Same day tickets will be available at the door: starting at $30 for general admission and $25 for youth/senior/disabled/military. San Diego Women's Chorus: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram