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Alice: Illustrating Wonderland Celebrating 160 Years of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Step into a world of imagination at the opening exhibit of "Alice: Illustrating Wonderland!" Join us as we celebrate 160 years of Lewis Carroll’s timeless tale with a stunning collection of 160 uniquely illustrated editions of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Meet talented artists from our Wonderland Art Contest, enjoy light refreshments, and let whimsical music guide you down the rabbit hole. A magical afternoon for dreamers of all ages! Visit: https://coronado.librarycalendar.com/event/alice-wonderland-exhibit-openingartist-reception-35841

Stream now with KPBS Passport / Watch Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 at 1 p.m. on KPBS TV. In San Diego, celebrate the tapestry of Asian communities that call this seaside city home. Chefs Phillip Esteban, David Sim and Holly Haines introduce host Alex Thomopoulos to the bounty the ocean and local farms have to offer, creating dishes with their own colorful spin on Asian cuisine. At the Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center, the table is set for a bright and bold Asian-inspired feast.

Premieres Friday, Oct. 10, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / KPBS+. The documentary explores the groundbreaking legacy of Cincinnati's King Records. Founded in 1943 by Syd Nathan, King Records played a central role in shaping American popular music - from rock 'n' roll to soul and funk - while operating as one of the few fully integrated businesses in a segregated America.

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with KPBS Passport! Explore how an isolated community of women in rural Alabama became respected worldwide as the creators of celebrated woven works of art.

The mental health effects of Hurricane Katrina have been studied for more than a decade, and that research found that post-traumatic growth can co-exist with post-traumatic stress.

Alysia Abbott's memoir about growing up in 1970s San Francisco with her gay, single father, has been adapted into a film directed by Andrew Durham and produced by Sofia Coppola.

The Grammy Award-winning singer and musician had rigorous classical training. Now she's making music that crosses genres: "I've been inspired by Golden Age films, the va-va-voom of it all," she says.

The Library of Congress' new collection includes more than 5,000 items from the Broadway legend, including ideas for Sweeney Todd lyrics and notes for Glynis Johns as she sang "Send in the Clowns."

"From the Ground Up: A History of Local Queer Activism" chronicles the rich legacy of LGBTQ+ organizing in San Diego, showcasing the foundational work of trans and BIPOC queer activists who built the movement from grassroots efforts. The exhibit features historical artifacts, personal narratives, and archival materials that document key organizing campaigns, including the local ACT UP chapter's fight during the AIDS crisis and other pivotal moments in the community's ongoing struggle for justice and equality. Visitors will discover how local activists created networks of support, challenged discriminatory policies, and established the infrastructure that continues to serve San Diego's queer community today. Lambda Archive on Facebook / Instagram

Based on the popular comic strip, "Annie" tells the extraordinary story of a little orphan who ends up in the lap of luxury with Depression-era billionaire Oliver Warbucks. Unlike the other children at Miss Hannigan's orphanage, spunky Annie believes that her parents are still alive and will one day return to claim her. When Mr. Warbucks offers to adopt her, she asks the most powerful man in America to help find her real mom and dad instead, and he agrees. Warbucks's whopping reward for Annie's parents attracts the attention of con artists Rooster, Lily, and the wicked Miss Hannigan, who hatch a plot to kidnap Annie and take the $50,000 reward. Recommended for all ages! Please note: There is not a performance on Friday, Oct. 31 San Diego Junior Theatre on Facebook / Instagram