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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a playful and creative twist! Join artist Tarrah Aroonsakool for Build-a-Soft Boi, a hands-on workshop inspired by her satirical 2024 collection, Soft Boi. This event humorously explores relationships, identity, and modern masculinity while encouraging self-expression and community through upcycled materials. In this workshop, participants will craft their very own “soft boi”—a handmade plush figure reflecting their unique imagination. Using thrifted fabrics, vintage clothing, and whimsical accessories, you’ll design the “ideal partner”—quiet, cuddly, and blissfully drama-free. What’s Included: A customizable plush figure made from recycled fabrics, ready for your personal flair Access to a thrifted clothing bin featuring soft boi staples like band tees and beanies A “s***y tattoo station” for ironic embellishments, such as outdated band lyrics or tiny daggers Stuffing to give your soft boi emotional “depth” Expert guidance to bring your soft boi’s look and personality to life Participants are encouraged to bring their own trinkets or accessories for an extra personal touch. This lighthearted workshop is perfect for adults who want to laugh, craft, and embrace a creative alternative to Valentine’s Day traditions. Reserve your spot now and leave with a one-of-a-kind creation that’s guaranteed to bring comfort, joy, and none of the clichés of modern romance. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram

In small town Washington — where hydropower is plentiful — data centers are creating jobs and funding amenities. But water and energy aren't unlimited — and some worry about long-term sustainability.

The "Pleasure of Your Company" music series sponsored by the Scripps Ranch Friends of the Library welcomes the Hutchins Consort on Sunday, January 19, at 2:30 p.m. in the intimate setting of the Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center. This string octet, performing on custom acoustically designed violin-family instruments—from the 18.5 inch treble to the 7.5 foot contrabass, brings rich sonority to their music, ranging from classical works to rock and jazz. Expect an eclectic and entertaining performance featuring pieces from many cultures and centuries. There is no charge for the concert, although donations are appreciated to help continue the tradition of bringing fine musicians to perform on special Sunday afternoons for monthly concerts in this sought after venue. Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center is located at 10301 Scripps Lake Drive near Miramar Lake. Visit www.srfol.org or call (858) 538-8158 for information. The Hutchins Consort on Facebook

DOGE attempted to assign a team to the Government Accountability Office, an influential congressional watchdog agency. It refused. But experts say DOGE could have learned much from GAO.

The 24-year-old survived the Oct. 7, 2023, attack on the Nova festival, and will perform a pop ballad, "New Day Will Rise." Israel's Eurovision participation has sparked protest due to the Gaza war.

Republicans advanced their massive tax cut and border security package out of a key House committee during a rare Sunday night vote as deficit hawks allowed it to move forward.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025 at 8 p.m. + encore Saturday, Oct. 25 at 6 p.m. on KPBS TV. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the long-lost roots of actor Sheryl Lee Ralph and historian Lonnie Bunch—two African Americans whose ancestors broke boundaries and forged families as they moved from slavery to freedom.

Art Nouveau, 1890–1915 Presented by Diane Kane Mondays, March 31, April 7, 14 & 21, 2025 The international art movement known as Art Nouveau flourished from the early 1890s to 1914. Rejecting historical references and traditional geometric forms, it featured florid vegetation, sinuous lines, and asymmetry. Although the design approach encompassed all visual art forms, it was most prevalent in architecture and the decorative arts. Furniture, mirrors, metalwork, art glass, carved plaster, and intricate paneling all featured the signature “whiplash” lines of Art Nouveau. Originating in Brussels, and highlighted in the Exposition Universelle of 1900 (better known in English as the 1900 Paris Exposition), the style is strongly associated with the wealthy and fashionable. Popularized in smaller cities, the style easily integrated into new building types—elegant apartments, boutique retail, brasseries, bistros, and cabarets—associated with sophisticated urbanization. In four richly illustrated lectures, this series will examine the style’s Belgian origins and its regional variations in Paris, Vienna, and Barcelona during the 1890–1915 period.

The late artist Ruth Asawa regularly drew the bouquets people gave her. Years later, some of the sketches made it back to those who gave flowers.

Kathleen Lang, a health care corporation administrator, was chosen to replace fired CEO Miguel Figueroa. Two supervisors voted no due to the higher salary Lang will be paid.