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This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Roomful of Teeth, Koy Sun at Barrio Art Crawl, San Diego Ballet and more.

Join us for an enriching evening celebrating the experiences of Native Hawaiians living in diaspora. This event features a panel discussion with Native Hawaiians from various backgrounds, who will share their insights on cultural preservation, connection to ʻāina (land), and evolving identity across generations. The evening will also include cultural performances by local organizations, showcasing traditional Hawaiian hula and music that reflect the enduring spirit of Hawaiian culture. This event offers a unique opportunity to explore how Hawaiians in diaspora maintain their cultural ties while fostering a sense of community and belonging, no matter where life takes them. Oceanside Theatre Company on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for an ALL-NEW festive and fun Kwanzaa Celebration with your favorite Sesame Street friends as they host a Kinara lighting each night of Kwanzaa and learn about the celebrations and principles of the holiday during a special storytime. Kinara Lighting Ceremony: Gather at the Sesame Street Theater for a special Kinara Lighting Ceremony. Join Elmo, Cookie Monster, and more of your Sesame Street friends as we light the Kinara and sing songs about Kwanzaa! Location: Sesame Street Theater Kwanzaa Storytime: Gather around Big Bird's Nest for a special Kwanzaa-themed storytime with one of your favorite Sesame Street friends. Then stay after the story to give a favorite furry friend a hug and take a photo. Location: Big Bird's Nest Furry Friends Holiday Dance Party: Dance, sing, and rock along to your favorite holiday tunes with Elmo and his furry friends at this holiday-themed, energetic, and interactive Furry Friends Dance Party! Location: Big Bird's Wave Pool Lawn See Park Schedules for Times Sesame Place San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Extending the Affordable Care Act’s premium tax credits — a key priority for Democrats — was not part of the government funding bill that ended the shutdown.

The actions range from campaign priorities like border security to culture war issues like DEI policies.

This week a new word made its public debut. With an increase in attacks on health care facilities and personnel, the goal of this coinage is to spark outrage and outcry. But the reaction is mixed.

Premieres Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app + Encore Sunday, Feb. 2 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2. In New York City, a team of elite engineers and construction workers are on a mission to build the ultimate airport. Follow their ups and downs as they race to build a new, world-class LaGuardia on the site of one of America’s busiest aviation hubs.

On the heels of its sold-out debut, Mainly Mozart is thrilled to announce the 2nd Annual Culinary Concerto, the can’t-miss event of the season. Set to take place on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the stunning, state-of-the-art EVE venue in downtown San Diego, this unique evening will bring together 25 award-winning, international celebrity chefs and 25 celebrated winemakers to deliver an extraordinary four-course dining experience—all while supporting the arts in San Diego. Curated by celebrity chef and best-selling author Chef Claudia Sandoval, this year’s Culinary Concerto, promises an unparalleled fusion of gastronomy, fine wine, and live music. Each table will be transformed into a personal stage for a celebrity chef to craft an exquisite four-course dinner tableside, paired with wines meticulously selected by renowned winemakers and enologists from Valle de Guadalupe to Paso Robles and beyond. Event Highlights: A Star-Studded Culinary Lineup: 25 internationally acclaimed chefs, including Michelin-starred innovators and celebrated culinary visionaries like Drew Deckman, Roberto Alcocer, and Reyna Venegas, will prepare luxurious four-course meals tableside. Exclusive Wine Pairings: Renowned winemakers from Valle de Guadalupe to Paso Robles, including McPrice Meyers, DAOU Vineyards, and Bruma Winery, will be paired with chefs to create a harmonious collaboration at each table. Throughout the evening, guests will enjoy expertly curated wine pairings with each course, as the winemakers and chefs interact directly with them, sharing insights, stories, and guiding them through a personalized culinary and vinous journey. Incredible Entertainment: The evening will feature stirring live music performances, complemented by charismatic emcee Casey Webb, host of Man vs. Food. Proceeds from Culinary Concerto will benefit Mainly Mozart’s nationally acclaimed programs, including the All-Star Orchestra Festival, the Mainly Mozart Youth Orchestra, and cross-border initiatives supporting music education in Baja California. Visit: https://www.mainlymozart.org/culinaryconcerto2025 Mainly Mozart on Instagram and Facebook

Bobbys were inescapable in music in the '50s and '60s: Bobby Sherman, Bobby Rydell, Bobby Darin and more. NPR critic Bob Mondello looks back to an era when everyone seemed to share his name.

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