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Join a diverse slate of fine San Diego poets including San Diego Poet Laureate, Jason Magabo Perez, paying homage and celebrating the 4th annual Hafez Day in San Diego while using verse as an avenue for peace and international connection. Music by Namaad Ensemble of Persian Classical Music. 700 years after his death, the Persian 14th century poet Hafez remains Iran's and one of the world’s most revered writers. He is the only writer to have a national holiday named after him, reflecting the unparalleled legacy of his work. Besides Iran, Hafez Day is celebrated in 61 other countries across the globe. Presented in collaboration with the Persian Cultural Center and San Diego Poetry Annual. For more information visit: sandiego.librarymarket.com

Khuê Phạm's debut novel follows a young Berlin journalist whose parents emigrated from South Vietnam. A message from an estranged uncle in the U.S. prompts her to explore her family history.

From the KPBS weekend arts preview: "Promises, Promises," part of the La Jolla Music Society's SummerFest, spotlights the work of composer and cellist Paul Wiancko. For his work "Closed Universe," Wiancko will perform on cello, along with a piano quartet (violin, viola, another cello and piano) and glockenspiel. Wiancko, who is the cellist for the world-renowned Kronos Quartet, wrote "Closed Universe" in 2016 amidst what he referred to as a "news addiction." It's a beautiful, cinematic piece, almost with the breadth and complexity of a symphonic work — save for the undeniable intimacy of the cello. —Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS Details: 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 13. The Baker-Baum Concert Hall at the Conrad, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla. $43-$85. From the organizers: Prelude Lecture by Karen Koner 2 p.m. in The JAI Schubert’s epitaph reads “Here the art of music has entombed a rich treasure, but even fairer promise.” It is hard, however, to imagine surpassing the last year of Schubert’s life—which produced the most enduring masterpieces in music, including the epic piano trio heard on this concert. Showing tremendous promise at the very start of his composing career, the 18-year-old Dohnányi’s extraordinary first piano quintet caused Brahms to exclaim “I could not have written it better myself.” Paul Wiancko wrote “Closed Universe” as part of an attempt to find beauty and peace in the midst of a bout of news addiction. Program: PAUL WIANCKO Closed Universe for Solo Cello, Piano Quartet and Glockenspiel Alisa Weilerstein, cello Geneva Lewis, violin Teng Li, viola Paul Wiancko, cello & glockenspiel Joyce Yang, piano DOHNÁNYI Piano Quintet in C Minor, Op. 1 Joyce Yang, piano Takács Quartet SCHUBERT Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat Major, D.929 Inon Barnatan, piano Noah Bendix-Balgley, violin Alisa Weilerstein, cello Related links: La Jolla Music Society website | Instagram | Facebook

Lyles, the clear favorite, won bronze behind his American teammate Kenneth Bednarek and Letsile Tebogo of Botswana won gold. Lyles said after the race that his positive test came on Tuesday.

California state law adds six months to some public health emergency requirements. In other news, the South Bay has its first shelter for the unhoused. Plus, we have details on some arts events happening in San Diego County this weekend.

Tune into the awards ceremony with performances from Noah Kahan, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Waxahatchee with MJ Lenderman, Wyatt Flores and more.

“Stir” is a story that takes us back to the universal experience of the pandemic.

A new report shows rapid development of new cancer treatment and detection is helping people live more. But more people are also getting diagnosed, and at younger ages.

San Diego surf art, house music, and indie rock? Why wouldn't you go? Come enjoy the sun at the GoSurf Local Lineup 3.0 event! Join us on Saturday, July 22 at 4:00 p.m. (PDT) at our location 2995 Commercial Street, San Diego, CA 92113. Experience the best of local San Diego surf culture with our lineup of talented indie rock bands, house Dj's, surf artists, and surf brands. Don't miss out on the chance to meet the surf community out of the water. The music, art, food, and people will be something you won't want to miss!

Wilmer Vasquez died at just 29 years old after suffering heat illness during the hottest year on record. His brother, Yonatan, says climate change played a big role.