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Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / On Demand. China has launched an aggressive new plan to transform its economy into a high-tech global powerhouse. But the initiative has the U.S. and a host of other nations crying foul, accusing China of disregard for intellectual property, unfair trade practices, discrimination against foreign firms, and cyber espionage.

Fern Street Circus kicks off its Spring Neighborhood Tour on Saturday, April 9 and Sunday, April 10 at the new Outdoor Circus Community Center (OCCC) in City Heights. The Spring Tour includes a total of 10 free public performances at various parks and community centers around San Diego’s mid-city neighborhoods, showcasing the talents of professional circus artists and musicians from around the world alongside students from Fern Street Circus’s free after-school program in City Heights. With a theme of “Come Out! Come Out,” the multi-generational shows feature bilingual ringmaster Memo Mendez, live music and a variety of circus acts, including juggling, clowning, contortion, tumbling, tightwire, puppetry and more. The global cast includes professional circus artists from Guinea, Ethiopia, Colombia, Chile, the United Kingdom and Canada. All shows are free and open to the public. All ages are welcome, and no tickets are required. Spring 2022 Neighborhood Tour Schedule: All shows begin at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 9 and Sunday, April 10: Outdoor Circus Community Center, 4108 University Avenue, San Diego 92105 Saturday, April 16: Dennis V. Allen Park, 850 Boundary Street, San Diego 92102 Sunday, April 17 (Easter): Golden Hill Recreation Center, 2600 Golf Course Drive, San Diego 92102 Saturday, April 30: Colina del Sol Park, 5319 Orange Avenue, San Diego 92115 Sunday, May 1: Azalea Park, 2596 Violet Street, San Diego 92105 Saturday, May 7: North Park Recreation Center, 4044 Idaho Street, San Diego 92104 Sunday, May 8 (Mother’s Day): Wightman Street Neighborhood Park, 5024 Wightman Street, San Diego 92105 Saturday, May 14: Memorial Park, 2975 Ocean View Blvd., San Diego 92113 Sunday, May 15: Gompers Park, 4926 Hilltop Drive, San Diego 92102 Visit Fern Street Circus on Instagram + follow @FernStCircus on Twitter

Fewer than 20% of Wikipedia’s biographical articles are about women. Create and edit Wikipedia articles featuring women and their accomplishments. Computers will be available. Attendees may bring their own Wi-Fi-enabled devices. The San Diego Wikimedians User Group, an affiliate of the Wikimedia Foundation, will be giving a short tutorial on getting started with Wikipedia. Date | Monday, March 28 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Location | San Diego Central Library Register here! This event is free and open to the public. Registration is requires as space is limited. For more information, please visit sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/national-womens-history-month-wikipedia-edit-thon or call (619) 236-5800.

Flamenco guitarist Joaquin Gallegos, from Santa Fe, New Mexico, brings his unique style of composition and arrangement to San Diego for a special concert with the internationally acclaimed dancer Lakshmi Basile “La Chimi” and a small group of dynamic world class musicians. Playing pieces from his "Nuevos Comienzos" album and priemiering the soon to be released single, "Tierra y Cielo" with an ensemble that includes upright bass (Jeff Basile), violin (David Morales), Flamenco singing, percussion (Oscar Valero), and the show stopping dance of Lakshmi Basile “La Chimi” Date | Sunday, March 27 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Location | Peña Flamenca Carmen Amaya Get tickets here! General admission is $25. For more information, please visit eventbrite.com/e/tierra-y-cielo-single-release-concert or call (619) 560-1969.

Many of the actors who star alongside Adam Sandler in the new basketball movie Hustle are real NBA athletes. NPR's Cheryl W. Thompson talks with director Jeremiah Zagar about the film.

Though it feels like a mere sample of what's to come, the Memphis rapper's new EP presents her as a singular talent using her instrument as a megaphone for provocation and inspiration.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with the rapper about making his new album It's Almost Dry, working with Kanye and Pharrell and reflecting on what longevity looks like in hip-hop.

In states with abortion bans, doctors may hesitate to provide abortion care in a medical emergency. Some ethicists argue doctors should practice civil disobedience and put patients' lives first.

The artist's life-size images explode with color and are inspired by iconic black and white photos. Her work is on display at Chicago's Art Institute through Sept. 6

Led by Mia Berrin's bitterly romantic songwriting, the band performs songs that bring a much-needed dose of silliness to self-serious grunge and punk.