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Paola Hernández-Jiao is the Public Matters community engagement manager at KPBS. Public Matters is an initiative that provides content, conversation and events ensuring all San Diegans understand their opportunity to participate in the democratic process including news stories on politics and governance, facilitated, in-person discussions around important issues that often divide us, helpful resources and explainers about participation in community groups and institutions that make decisions that impact our lives on a daily basis.

Week after week, a wealthy white businessman rides the same bus, befriending a single black mom. As they get to know one another, their pasts unfold and tensions rise, igniting a disturbing and crucial exploration of race. Visit: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=4&p=1 OnStage Playhouse on Instagram and Facebook

Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with us at the opening reception of "The Art of Abstraction," an exhibition of contemporary artists curated by the Coronado Art Association. The exhibit will be on display in the Spreckels Reading Room. Enjoy an afternoon of inspiring artwork, light refreshments, and live guitar music. As a special treat, artists Nancy Plank and Tina Christiansen will offer quick-draw portraits—creating free take-home sketches for a few moms randomly selected during the event. The exhibit features local artists: St. Denis, Werner, Plank, Al-Assil, Bermann-Enn, Espaniola, and Christiansen. Visit: https://coronado.librarycalendar.com/event/caa-exhibit-opening-reception-35903

Stream now with KPBS Passport / Watch Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at 1 p.m. on KPBS TV. Host Alex Thomopoulos is in sunny San Diego exploring the local Mexican cuisine that reigns supreme. Chefs Priscilla Curiel and Juan Gomez make the most of all the land and sea have to offer. At the Kettner Exchange our table is set with pan-seared mackerel and chiles en nogada for a rooftop Fiesta.

Agentes federales dispararon el martes contra un hombre y lo hirieron en el codo después de que embistió su auto contra vehículos policiales mientras intentaba evadir el arresto en Los Ángeles, informaron las autoridades.

FREE | Relax over a steaming cup of coffee while engaging in lively conversations with local fellow artists and explore the captivating exhibitions at OMA for free. OMA's Artist Alliance extends a warm invitation to sculptors, painters, photographers, and artists of all backgrounds to join in the experience. Visit: oma-online.org/events/coffee-and-conversation-with-oma-artist-alliance-october-2025/ Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

"Juneteenth Celebration” Saturday, June 14, 2025, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. This Community Event is being held at Chollas Lake/Gloria’s Mesa Amphitheater - 6050 College Grove Dr. Free event! Various local Vendors, Entertainment, Arts & Craft, , Singers, Dancers, Drummers, Double Dutch Jumprope Jumpers, History about JUNETEENTH, Poetry, Spoken Word, The Martin Luther King, Jr’s Speech, Group Dancers, Key56 Radio, and so much more! Please bring a hat, sunscreen, and a small pillow to sit on, on the bleachers to watch the show. Visit and patronize each Vendor... Food, Jewelry, and Display Vendors. Tell family and friends. Bring family and friends. Let’s celebrate this special day in our community, with our community... TOGETHER, every year. Community Actors Theatre on Facebook

An all-media, juried student art awards show Where: OC28125 - Art Gallery - Art Gallery (Kruglak) Website: kruglakgallery.weebly.com Event Contacts: Diane Adams: dadams@miracosta.edu and Dean Ramos: dramos@miracosta.edu Phone: 7607956657 Event Locator: 2025-ABPHLG Kruglak Art Gallery on Instagram

Presentations by San Diego artists who will share their experiences of Kapwa through the arts leading one to compose for "Larry the Musical." Full Agenda: 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. Tour of Filipinos of South Bay Exhibit - "The Filipinos of South Bay Exhibit" curation team will be on hand to give a 30-minute tour of the exhibit which provides a history of the Philippines, waves of migration and how the military, community, faith, culture, education and businesses impacted the contributions of Filipinos to the region. 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Check-In & Merienda. Light refreshments will be served to welcome all guests. 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Our Artists: PART 1: Reading by Salvador S. Idos of his poem "Kapwa" and the essence of the poem of the Filipino value of Kapwa. Mr. Idos is a retired teacher at Morse High School and taught Filipino language to hundreds of students. His poems and other writings are capture in the 2025 release of his book "Sulyap ng Kadakilaan," glimpse of greatness. PART II. Bryan Pangilinan a graduate of Morse High School and UCSD will share his journey of the arts experience which led him to the Bay Area. His Filipino formation was impacted by the community which included PASACAT and continued his love of culture in various groups after leaving San Diego. He then accepted the labor of love in the creation of "Larry the Musical." 3:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. Kapwa Conversation: The artists and community will enter a time of conversations on the practice of the value of Kapwa in new generations of Filipino Americans. PASACAT Philippine Performing Arts Company on Facebook / Instagram / X

FilmOut San Diego will be presenting the 25th Annual FilmOut San Diego LGBTQ Film Festival August 21-24, 2025. We are one of the longest-running film festivals in Southern California and the only LGBTQ film festival in the San Diego area. Our festival is well-respected in the film community and often have World and U.S. premieres. People from around the world attend the festival as we offer filmmakers Q&A sessions after most films. Interviews with filmmakers and talent are uploaded to social media platforms for maximum exposure. We also have a fantastic Opening Night gala and Closing Night reception each year. This year our annual San Diego LGBTQ Film Festival will be a four-day event that includes international, documentary, short and feature films shown in two different locations. As always, we strive to show the newest LGBTQ-themed film selections available. FilmOut San Diego annually affirms the ongoing integrity and boundless imagination of our community and the artists who tell our stories. We believe our work is part of an ongoing effort to build a vibrant, affirming and sustainable LGBTQ community in San Diego County. FilmOut on Facebook / Instagram