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This weekend in the arts in San Diego: "Infinite Rivers" in San Ysidro; Jean Lowe and Rancholo at Best Practice; Scandinavian artists at Madison Gallery; "Access" in Bonita; "Beethoven by the Bay"; a Rachmaninoff festival; plus film, dance and live music picks.

As The Life of a Showgirl's numbers dwindle, some fresh voices liven up the song and album charts this week.

Florida's Most Traditional Community Festival for 14 years is hitting San Diego! Take a journey into Brazil’s art, culture and tradition featuring international musical acts, Samba dancers, kids rides, exhibitors and a taste of Brazilian cuisine. Get ready to vote for the Community Awards. Tix start at $20. Visit: https://www.theheartbeatfoundation.org/event-details/17th-edition-brazilian-festival-san-diego

There's a global shortage of radiologists. Now artificial intelligence is helping speed up the diagnosis of tuberculosis in hard-to-reach communities.

Premieres Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. Revisit the Oscar-winning story of Maya Lin, the young architect behind the Vietnam Veterans Memorial whose design was met with widespread controversy and public attacks. At the intersection of art, politics, and creativity, she remained steadfast in her personal vision.

NPR's data analysis shows that the DOJ has tended to fire judges with immigrant defense backgrounds in its recent rounds of dismissals.

Across the country, demand for electricity is on the rise — and so is the price of electric power.

Join us for a powerful and timely exhibition featuring Feminist Image Group (FIG) artists whose newest exhibition, "In the Land of..." examines the many faces of censorship—past and present—and celebrates the vital role libraries play in protecting intellectual freedom. This provocative exhibition brings together visual works that confront banned books, silenced histories, and the ongoing fight for free expression. Featuring works by Jennifer Spencer, Cindy Zimmerman, Susan Osborn, Kathy Nida, Helen Redman, Nanette Newbry, Judith Christensen, Dorris Bittar, Judith Parenio, Ruth Wallen, Bridget Rountree, Marty Ornish, Kirsten Aaboe, Momilani Ramstrum, and Stacie Birky Greene. The opening reception will take place on Saturday, June 21, 2025 from Noon - 2 p.m. in the courtyard. The reception will include: Meet-the-Artists Mixer Light refreshments This event is free and open to the public. All are welcome. Together, let’s stand for creative freedom, the right to read, and the power of art to challenge and inspire. Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/fig-art-reception-hold-445552 Feminist Image Group (FIG) on Instagram and Facebook

Bring the entire family to MCASD for our family series, Play Day! From 11a.m. – 2 p.m., design and trade your very own stickers inspired by Takashi Murakami’s "Flowerball: Open Your Hands Wide" (2015). Art Activity: Design and trade stickers in Prebys Learning Center Additional Programming: At 11a.m., join a kid friendly tour that explores works in MCASD’s special exhibition, "An Artful Life: A Tribute to Matthew Strauss" From 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., enjoy music by local DJ Amel, a book nook, a play zone, and a Kool-Aid Stand inspired by Murakami in McGrath Terrace At 1 p.m., Ms. Katia, Librarian on the Go, will also lead stories, songs, and rhymes in Storytime. *Museum admission is free from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. for all visitors, with Play Day offerings happening between 11 p.m.– 2 p.m. No RSVPs are required for Play Day admission. Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

The documentary recently premiered at Tribeca and chronicles the creation of "Is It Thursday Yet?" at the La Jolla Playhouse, as well as Freeman's discovery at age 33 that she is autistic.