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JetLAG bills itself as the largest festival of Russian, Slavic and East European musicians in the U.S. But its organizers almost canceled it this summer because of the war in Ukraine.

Every year, we ask NPR staff and contributors to tell us about their favorite books. From a list of 167 books so far this year, here are the 14 that the most people chose as their top pick.

The Consort will do a multi-genre performance that will include everything from classical music to New Orleans tinged Jazz to a modern piece written specially for the unique instruments the consort plays. All of the music will be about that space where worlds and time meet in the great tradition of Halloween and Dia del Los Muertos. Everyone coming in must be either fully vaccinated or pass a COVID test in a 3-day window of the concert. www.hutchinsconsort.org Date/Location: Oct. 31, 2021 @3:00pm Oasis Senior Citizen Center For more information on this event please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hutchins-consort-celebrating-halloween-dia-de-los-muertos-tickets-175744084287

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater shifted to streaming presentations online during pandemic. Now, two dances conceived for the web are included in the company's return to in-person performance.

The Brentano Quartet performs new work by Matthew Aucoin, world premieres from new San Diego composers at Visceral Infinities, Alofa La'Nique Gould opens a solo show at Hill Street Country Club and SDMA's exhibit of women in abstract expressionism closes this weekend

Phil Beaumont, lead vocalist of the San Diego band, The Color Forty Nine, has been belting out tunes since he was a kid living in England back in the ’70s. After he landed in Southern California for high school and college, he eventually made his way south to Tijuana to see show after show at the legendary music venue Iguanas. Over time, Phil found himself crossing the border a lot, spending hours writing poetry and lyrics at his favorite bar, Dandy Del Sur. In our recurring “Moved by Music” series, we tap into the ’70s rock records Phil and his brothers listened to as kids, and the punk, two-tone and dub reggae he caught on the John Peel show on BBC radio. Then we dive deep into Phil’s relationship with Tijuana over the years, and how his love of living in a border city led to The Color Forty Nine’s new collaboration with world-famous musician Rubén Albarrán of Café Tacvba and Tijuana artist Hugo Crosthwaite.

“Kamchatka: Expedition Grizzly River” Encore Wednesday March 20, 2024 at 4 p.m. on KPBS 2 and 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / Watch Seasons 1 and 2 now with KPBS Passport! Backshall and his team of experts dive with sharks in Mexico’s Eastern Pacific, search for apes in Africa’s unexplored jungles, paddle into the heart of brown bear territory in the Far East, explore the uncharted volcanic underworld of Saudi Arabia’s ancient deserts, and climb the Djangart mountains of Kyrgyzstan in search of endangered snow leopards.

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: The Valet on Hulu, watching wrestling, and a playlist crafted for the perfect summer vibe.

Saturday, July 2, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / On demand now with KPBS Passport! Ming cooks with James Beard Award winning chef Karen Akunowicz. Karen makes a flavorful Carchiofi alla Guidea – deep fried artichokes – among the best-known dishes of Roman Jewish cuisine. Ming follows it up with Shrimp and Jerusalem Artichoke Toast with a Watercress Salad.

Since the release of her acclaimed debut album, Alas I Cannot Swim in 2008, Laura Marling has swiftly and confidently become one of the UK’s most singular and gifted of British artists. Barely out of her twenties and yet currently working diligently on what will become her seventh studio album later this year, Laura has that rare charm of being instantly recognizable by her voice and phrasing, and yet none of her records sound alike. Imbued with the rich story-telling qualities that has come to define many of the greats of their generation, Laura’s music is not defined by one genre alone. Each of her six albums; all melody and poetry, reveal a new phase of this lauded musician’s story. She will be performing at Belly Up Tavern on Tuesday, November 30 at 8 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m. Get Tickets Here: $25 advanced / $25 day of show / $44 reserved loft seating (available over the phone) There are No Refunds or Exchanges on tickets once purchased.