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Immerse yourself in the rich creative landscape of Baja California with this expertly curated cultural tour by Art Scene Baja. Each VIP experience includes round-trip transportation from the border, a gourmet lunch, and wine tasting featuring Baja’s finest vintages. - The Vanguard Culture team will meet you on the U.S. side of the border and we will walk across together. The Art Scene Baja bus will pick us up immediately on the other side. Guests will be returned to the San Ysidro border and will walk across with the Vanguard Culture team. Friday, May 23, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.: Visual Arts Tour Explore the latest exhibitions at renowned cultural institutions. Meet talented local artists in their studios and witness their creative process. Enjoy a private wine-tasting experience showcasing premium Baja wines. Indulge in a gourmet lunch featuring Mexican or fusion cuisine. Discover exquisite ceramic art and contemporary designs. Return transportation to the Tijuana border crossing. Price per person: $300 USD Creative Industry Professionals: $225 USD *This ticket category open to creative industry professionals from the visual, performing, or culinary arts. Must show proof via a professional website, business card or online portfolio. Visit: Vanguard Culture Visit: Art Scene Baja

Stream now with KPBS Passport / Watch Saturdays, Sept. 6 - Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. on KPBS TV. Sydney socialite Daisy Munroe heads to New Zealand for a vacation at her recently deceased stepfather’s winery, which she intends to sell. Little does she know the vineyard has a co-owner: grumpy U.K.-born lawyer Louis Oakley, who also travels to New Zealand to escape a spiraling series of unfortunate events in his life.

The National Endowment for Arts had promised over $300,000 in grants to San Diego arts organizations. Now, those funds are on hold, leaving the future of many programs uncertain.

The Blazing Laptops Write-a-thon is THE big annual fundraiser for San Diego Writers, Ink (SDWI). On June 22, 2025, writers will write in person at Lestat’s Hillcrest from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Writers seek pledges from sponsors to help raise money for San Diego’s favorite literary arts organization. We provide the space and writing prompts for those who want them. All of our participants write the day away! Additionally, incentives and prizes are given for people who raise the most money for SDWI. Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/all-programs/blazing-laptops/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

Dive deep into Doctor Who with two awesome fan panels in one afternoon! 1 p.m. - "The Making of Futuristic Props and Costumes": From space-age vehicles and gadgets to futuristic uniforms and high tech armor, props and costumes play a key role in bringing the worlds of science fiction film and television to life. Come and learn how science-related fields such as material engineering, computer science, color theory, and others play a role in the conception, design, and fabrication of these essential components of some of your favorite fantastic fictional realms. 2 p.m. - "Timey-Wimey Robotics and Biotechnology in Doctor Who": Robotics are a cornerstone of science fiction, which in turn inspires real-life scientists and engineers. The futuristic robots and biotechnology of Doctor Who, from K9 to Cybermen, enable society to consider both the applications and implications of similar tech. Our panelists will discuss how Doctor Who’s stories of artificial intelligence, cyborgs, and other “upgrades” match up with our future and analyze the relationship between science fiction and real-life scientific advances. Comic-Con Museum on Facebook / Instagram

Join us on two exciting weekends October 17 - 19 & October 24 - 26, for a spine-chilling experience like no other. Fright for Future, ranked San Diego's #1 Scariest Haunted Attraction (SD Union Tribune), is back and ready to give you the scare of a lifetime! Step into our haunted maze of "true terrors" bringing scary issues concerning people, planet, and animals to light this Halloween. Brace yourself for an unforgettable journey through the dark corners of our world. Gather your friends, summon your courage, and join us at Fright for Future. It's time to confront our fears and take action. Let's make this Halloween season a hauntingly impactful one! This event is recommended for ages 10 and up. Friday, Oct. 17, 2025: 4 PM - 9 PM Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025: 12 PM - 9 PM Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025: 12 PM - 9 PM Friday, Oct. 24, 2025: 4 PM - 9 PM Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025: 12 PM - 9 PM Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025: 12 PM - 9 PM Fright for Future on Instagram

Join Scott Farrell, program director of Chivalry Today and head instructor with the San Diego Longsword medieval fencing program, for a look into the language, function, and artistry of knightly armor in Shakespeare’s world. From the glory of Henry V, to the supernatural apparitions of Hamlet, to the treachery of Macbeth, arms and armor appear over and over in Shakespeare’s works, and a thorough understanding of the “visual language” of medieval and Renaissance armor lends a much deeper, more nuanced understanding of many of his stories and characters. The San Diego Shakespeare Society on Facebook / Instagram

Ahoy, matey! The nautical-clad “Titans of Soft Rock,” Yachtley Crew, will be dropping anchor in San Diego this July to launch ArtPower’s summer season. For the uninitiated, Yacht Rock is a revival of the smooth soft rock and Top 40 hits from the late ’70s to early ’80s—now a nationwide sensation. Fans don captain’s hats and nautical attire, singing along to the era’s breezy, feel-good tunes. Yachtley Crew first made waves in 2017, selling out countless Southern California venues before igniting a nationwide Yacht Rock craze. Their success caught the attention of the legendary Jimmy Buffett, who signed them to his Mailboat label before their recent deal with Earache/Universal Records. Yachtley Crew on Instagram / Youtube

President Trump wants to be able to fire far more executive branch employees at will — upending checks on presidential power that have existed for more than a century.

A passion project from co-writer and star Ariella Mastroianni, "Gazer" is a grungy neo-noir thriller featuring an unreliable narrator and a distinctive '70s-inspired style.