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Celebrate Ukrainian culture with a day full of music, dance, and delicious traditional food! Food Court (11 a.m. – 5 p.m.): Treat yourself to famous Ukrainian varenyky (potato & cheese), Crimean Tatar chebureky, fresh salads, hand-made cookies, watermelon, ice cream, and cotton candy! Lawn Program (1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.): Enjoy an exciting lineup of performances featuring: • U3Zub (Ukrainian folk-rock) • Chervona Kalyna Dance Group (Los Angeles) • Namysto Dance Group • Iaroslava Caracosa • And many more! Volunteers Needed! Help us make this festival a success! We need support with setup, salad prep, food service, and cleanup. View all roles and sign up here. Bring your friends and family and experience the best of Ukrainian hospitality, music, and flavors. We can’t wait to see you there! House of Ukraine on Facebook / Instagram

President Trump is in the United Kingdom for a rare second state visit that includes pageantry, policy and protests.

At a time when cross border relations have become increasingly complex, the San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival (SDTJ Jazz) offers a welcoming vision of cultural unity. Returning for its second year after the unprecedented venture’s successful 2024 launch, SDTJ Jazz continues to showcase the deep cultural ties embodied by jazz and kindred musical idioms that connect the US and Mexico. Produced by San Diego Jazz Ventures, the three-day festival unfolds October 2, 4, and 5 with a series of concerts and celebrations highlighting the musical art forms of jazz and son jarocho, both inspired by African cultural traditions. SDTJ Jazz is also celebrating local jazz history in the life, legacy and 100th birthday of legendary multi-instrumentalist and NEA Jazz Master James Moody (1925-2010), who spent the last two decades of his extraordinary career as a San Diego resident. This year’s program builds on 2024’s triumph, which the San Diego Union-Tribune described as “audacious…sublime,” and “a tour de force… The San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival impressed enough to suggest its return next year won’t come a moment too soon.” With its roster of heavyweight American, Mexican, Mexican American and Latin American artists, the sophomore season represents a major step in establishing the festival as a region-defining cultural force. SDTJ Jazz kicks into high gear on Saturday, October 4, with a combination of free outdoor performances and a ticketed mainstage lineup indoors at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. The concerts in the main theater include rapidly rising star Lucía, an incandescent singer from Veracruz who was the first Mexican artist to win the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition in 2022. Hailing from an illustrious family of son jarocho artists, she seamlessly weaves jazz classics, boleros, and son jarocho standards into performances punctuated by percussive zapateado, a son jarocho dance idiom from Veracruz. Eight-time Grammy-winning pianist/composer Arturo O’Farrill, described as the leader of the “first family of Afro-Cuban jazz” (The New York Times), is renowned for his weekly residency at Birdland, one of NYC’s top jazz venues. He makes a rare San Diego appearance with his eight member Afro Latin Ensemble. Son jarocho figures prominently in O’Farrill’s Fandango at the Wall project, originally recorded at Tijuana’s Fandango Fronterizo Festival organized by Jorge Castillo. Castillo’s son jarocho ensemble, Fandango Fronterizo Colectivo, reunites with O’Farrill for a portion of his set in the main theater. Much like last year’s festival highlighted Tijuana’s deep jazz roots beginning with New Orleans pianist and composer Jelly Roll Morton, this edition highlights another seminal jazz artist’s Tijuana ties. O’Farrill plans to feature the composition “Tijuana Traffic,” a piece by the late composer Carla Bley, an NEA Jazz Master and mentor of O’Farrill’s. Bley recorded “Tijuana Traffic” on her acclaimed 2003 album “Looking For America,” and would likely be pleased at its inclusion on both sides of the US/Mexico border. A revered figure in jazz, James Moody is celebrated for his musical mastery and ebullience, and for his decades-long association with trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie. The main theater tribute to Moody features an all-star quartet of Puerto Rican saxophone master David Sánchez, brilliant pianist Gerald Clayton, bass giant John Clayton, and drum maestro Lewis Nash (who is also contributing vocals on tunes indelibly linked to Moody). Top San Diego artists flutist Holly Hofmann and trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos also join as special guests. Outdoors, an Escondido native, the New Orleans-based jazz vocalist Gabrielle Cavassa, who has spent the past two years touring with tenor sax star Joshua Redman, steps to the fore with her own band. She will release her first Blue Note Records album in September. Like Lucía, her career ignited after winning the 2021 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. Standard Tickets for the Escondido performances on October 4 are $42 – $118.80 including fees (face value $35-$99). No fees if purchased at the CCAE Box Office in person. VIP ADD-ON AVAILABLE to Orchestra section ticket buyers- $85 Add-On includes admission to the 2 other dates of the festival and a hosted dinner with the menu provided by Romesco at 6 p.m. on October 4 during the event in Escondido. Includes reserved seating to the other two event days. – Paella Tradicional & Paella Vegetariana – House Caesar’s Salad & French Baguette. Event Schedule: 3 p.m. Grounds open 3-3:45 p.m. (free outdoor stage) Iván Trujillo Ensamble 4-5 p.m. (main theater) Lucía 5:30-6:30 p.m. (main theater) James Moody @ 100 David Sánchez, John Clayton, Gerald Clayton, Lewis Nash, Holly Hofmann, Gilbert Castellanos 6:30-8 p.m. Dinner break – food trucks or VIP option 7-7:50 p.m. (free outdoor stage) Gabrielle Cavassa 8:15-9:30 p.m. (main theater) Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Ensemble with the Fandango Fronterizo Colectivo 9:30 p.m. Close

California wildlife officials have been working to mitigate the impact of the state's rebounding wolf population on its ranchers. The Northern California wolves that were euthanized had become dependent on cattle for food.

Neighbors say the restaurant is glorifying people like mob boss Whitey Bulger and Stephen "The Rifleman" Flemmi. The bar's owners say they're only recognizing the history of their place.

Spookiness meets the heat in our mash-up of a summer celebration and Halloween! Get ready to turn up the heat and the haunt! Join us for Summerween, where spooky season meets summer fun in the ultimate adults-only costume party. Whether you’re a beachside vampire, a poolside witch, or just a ghoul looking for a good time, this is your night to slay. Tickets include: - Guaranteed entry - First Drink - Entry into costume contest - Access to photo stations - Access to free Summerween craft station to make a momento to take home Tiny Kitten Coven will be on-site with some scarily cute cats and kittens available for adoption and to pet and play with throughout the event as well! What's a witch without their familiar? We will also be having a few Summerween themed vendors join the event so you can browse, sip and shop! Serpentine Cider & Smokehouse - Website / Facebook / Instagram

A political scandal has erupted over allegations of severe abuses of Palestinians. A military official, who had leaked a video, disappeared briefly on Sunday. She was found later and is now being held in prison.

On his story-of-the-year album The Boy Who Played the Harp, the gifted Londoner puts an eye on the human casualties of fame and success.

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has never faced an opponent like Maria Corina Machado, and he knows it. That's why she's been in hiding since he "won" a third term last summer, despite widespread allegations of fraud. But she's not staying quiet.

A bold new theatrical experience is set to debut in San Diego offering audiences a chance to step back in time and into the shoes of one of the city’s most overlooked historical figures. "Thorn & Petal", an immersive, interactive stage production, tells the story of Louis Rose, a German-Jewish immigrant and visionary who helped shape the early identity of San Diego in the mid-1800s. "Thorn & Petal" is written and produced by Daniel Redman and directed by Dr. Katie B. Turner, Assistant Director of SDSU School of Theatre, Television, and Film, and founder of The Actor’s Place. It runs from September 12-21 at Trinity Theatre Company in the Mission Valley Mall. Before the 163, before the familiar skyline, there was a pioneer with a vision. Arriving in a nascent San Diego, Louis Rose wasn't just one of its earliest developers; he was its first identifiable Jewish settler, weaving his cultural thread into the fabric of a growing town. Witness his incredible story, from his arrival to the unexpected challenge that thrust him into the city's making. With a blend of humor, heart, and historical insight, "Thorn & Petal" is a celebration of community, resilience, and the joy of creation. Playwright Daniel Redman shared, “This play is about more than one man’s journey. It’s about the universal experience of building something meaningful together. In a time when division is easy, we’re creating a space for connection, laughter, and shared storytelling.” The production features a talented young cast, highlighting emerging local performers and offering a fresh, accessible approach to historical theater. With audience participation woven into every act, "Thorn & Petal" breaks the fourth wall and invites guests to reflect on their own stories of arrival, challenge, and community. The talented San Diego cast includes Hunter Katz, Braxton Bell, Ryan Yerger, Holly Hood, Daniel Alguire, David Lanni, Izabella Soto, Lucien Escarguel, Maddoxx Ross and JC Sanmarti. Sean Boyd, Artistic Director of Trinity Theatre Company shared "We are looking forward to having 'Thorn and Petal' at Trinity. Playwright, Daniel Redman, has turned a spotlight on Louis Rose, a fascinating and impactful figure from San Diego's history. His devised production gets his audience viscerally involved in the story, while celebrating cultural roots of San Diego - which is a wonderful way to experience theatre. We are excited to share Thorn & Petal with our community." Show Dates: Friday, September 12 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, September 13 at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 13 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, September 14 at 2 p.m. Thursday, September 18 at 7:30 p.m. Friday, September 19 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, September 20 at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 20 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, September 21 at 2 p.m. Visit: Thorn & Petal Trinity Theater Co. on Instagram and Facebook