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Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app. Hear the inspiring story of a long-shot outsider who fought his way to the top office in the world, beat the odds against him again and again, and never looked back in his quest to better the lives of millions.

The celebrated Afrobeat star performs an upbeat Tiny Desk (home) concert including several songs from his debut album.

Lindsey Fitzharris' new book tells the true story of Harold Gillies, a British surgeon whose team worked to reconstruct the faces of some of the 280,000 men who suffered facial trauma during WWI.

More couples — including those who stayed in Russia and those who fled — are urgently marrying, for reasons both practical and deeply emotional.

Award-winning trumpeter and composer, Chris Botti brings a night of extraordinary jazz! For over two decades, Grammy Award-winning master trumpeter and composer Chris Botti has amassed a spectacular variety of honors, including multiple Gold and Platinum albums, to become the nation’s largest selling instrumental artist. His mesmerizing performances with a stunning array of legends such as Sting, Barbra Streisand, Tony Bennett, Yo-Yo Ma, Frank Sinatra, Paul Simon and Andrea Bocelli have cemented his place as one of the most brilliant and inspiring forces of the contemporary music scene. Whether he’s performing with illustrious symphonies or at renowned venues around the globe, his unparalleled crystalline and poetic sound transcends musical boundaries. Tickets on sale now

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration says roughly 4 million Californians have been diagnosed with diabetes, a disease that can destroy organs, steal eyesight and lead to amputations if it’s not controlled.

Friday, June 10, 2022 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 / On Demand with PBS Video App. The operatic vocalist showcases her innovation and creativity, merging classical and contemporary music approaches for a performance enhanced by gorgeous visuals, graphics, and costuming. Featuring Jon Anderson of YES.

There's intense fighting in the east of Ukraine, new information on a Ukrainian city under Russian occupation, and a possible cholera outbreak in Mariupol.

From Broadway San Diego: For a quarter of a century, Jonathan Larson’s Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece "RENT" has inspired us to choose love over fear and to live without regret. Its immeasurable emotional impact has forever changed the world of musical theatre. "RENT" follows a year in the lives of a diverse group of artists and friends struggling to follow their dreams without selling out. This powerfully resonant phenomenon has become more than a musical – it’s a cultural touchstone, a rite of passage and a source of joy and strength for millions. The extraordinary "Rent" fan community spans every continent and every generation – including many born over a decade after the show opened on Broadway. Whether you’ve never seen "Rent" or have completely lost count, you can’t miss it this time around – the 25th Anniversary “Farewell Season of Love” is your FINAL CHANCE to experience this illustrious touring production. Come join us to celebrate 25 years of “La Vie Bohème.” 13,140,000 minutes of the one and only "RENT." Rating: For ages 13+ Related links: Broadway San Diego on Instagram Event FAQs

Pianist and composer creates chamber opera during pandemic and premieres it at San Diego Fringe.