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This Disability Pride Month, join interdisciplinary artist duo Sensory Dimensions (Casey Hall-Landers & Elicia Neo) for the premiere of "My Body's Wake", a FREE multimedia experience at the City Heights Performance Annex. Through a visceral blend of body painting, live improvisational dance and violin, projection, and generative sound, "My Body's Wake" navigates the emotional terrains of grief, isolation, anger, and care - rooted in the artists' experience with chronic pain and dynamic disability. "Sensory Dimensions" depicts the experiences of disabled people with chronic illness and pain by immersing audiences in multi-sensory environments using a diverse range of artistic modalities to create accessible live art events. Founded by interdisciplinary dancer Casey Hall-Landers and multimedia violinist Elicia Neo through the Berklee NYC Masters program in Creative Media and Technology, the duo is fueled by a passion to create safe and welcoming spaces for all. "Sensory Dimensions" explores and recontextualizes pain through sensory and artistic pathways, using nature as a mirror to understand our bodies and integrating accessible design into their creative work. Casey and Elicia aim to raise awareness of invisible disabilities and chronic illness. Join us at the City Heights Performance Annex for this FREE performance you don't want to miss! Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/my-bodys-wake

"REWIND" is a nostalgic and joy-filled group art exhibition that invites viewers to reflect on the memories, laughter, and moments that have shaped who we are. Presented by Art Through the Glass, the show transforms vacant storefronts into alternative art gallery spaces that reconnect the community with creativity, play, and storytelling. Featuring works including painting, photography, mixed media, and installation art, the exhibition explores themes of childhood joy, humor, cultural memory, and personal history. Each window acts as a time capsule welcoming view "REWIND: You Had to Be There… And Now You Can" is a nostalgic group art exhibition at Chula Vista Center, presented by Art Through the Glass. Featuring works that celebrate laughter, memory, and joy, the show invites viewers to reconnect with the moments that still make them smile. From childhood play to family gatherings, this exhibition turns forgotten corners into vibrant spaces for reflection, celebration, and artists to pause, smile, and remember. Art Through the Glass is a public art initiative by the San Diego Art Society in collaboration with Institute for Public Strategies, Envision Broadway, The Chula Vista Center, Somos Volt, Womanity Portrait Foundation and Cr34tive Gatherings. Follow us on Instagram

Sean Kurth serves as the director of membership at KPBS. Sean’s role is central to the station’s ability to serve members by leading a division that includes audience services, engagement, administration, acquisition and on-air fundraising for TV, radio and digital. Since he joined KPBS in March 2024, the station has experienced a significant increase in membership and local financial support – which Sean attributes to the spirit of generosity from San Diegans as well as the excellence of his team and partners.

Immigration raids and the protests against them brought dramatic scenes to Los Angeles this week. We look into where immigration enforcement is headed and the military’s role in it. Plus, how two local reporters are bringing the news to social media.

Join us July 12 from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. for the opening reception of our ArtHatch Teen Exhibition! ArtHatch was founded in 2011 to provide free, high-quality arts education and studio space for teenagers. Our acclaimed educators are working artists from all around the world, teaching in a wide variety of media. This exhibit consists of paintings, drawings and multi-media pieces. Come join us for a night of art, live music and drinks available for purchase by LastSpot (21+). ArtHatch on Instagram

"Mosquito" buzzes into the micro cinema for a Bonkers Half-Assed Midnight on Saturday and iVIE Awards highlight student work on Sunday.

A promising writer-turned-adjunct college professor grapples with the harsh reality of being undervalued and disposable in academia. As he confronts mounting disillusionment, he must chart a new path forward. A deeply personal meditation on purpose, identity, and resilience in a system that prizes flexibility over commitment. Please join us for special post-screening Q&As with local filmmaker Ron Najor after the Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night screenings of "Adjunct." Showtimes: Thursday, July 17, 2025: 7 p.m. (post-screening filmmaker Q&A) Friday, July 18, 2025: 4 p.m. (post-screening filmmaker Q&A) Saturday, July 19, 2025: noon, 7 p.m. (post-screening filmmaker Q&A) Sunday, July 20, 2025: 5:30 p.m. Monday, July 21, 2025: 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2025: 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2025: 7 p.m. ***** Ron Najor is a producer best known for the critically acclaimed feature "Short Term 12," which appeared on over 100 year-end top-ten lists and received the Golden Tomato Award from Rotten Tomatoes as the highest-rated limited-release film of 2013. Najor made his producing debut with the indie feature "I Am Not a Hipster," which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and earned him a nomination for the Producers Award. He later directed and produced the short documentary "American Baghdad," which premiered at AFI Docs in 2016. Expanding into episodic storytelling, Najor co-wrote, directed, and produced the indie pilots "The Dream" and "Pretend Partners," which were official selections at SXSW in 2020 and 2021. "Pretend Partners" received a Special Jury Recognition for Best Duo at SXSW. Najor’s feature, "Adjunct," which he wrote, directed, and produced, premiered at the Austin Film Festival in 2024. Most recently, he produced the feature film "Lucky Lu," starring internationally acclaimed actor Chang Chen, which premiered at Directors' Fortnight at Cannes in 2025. Media Arts Center San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Researcher Danny Muñoz Lopez studies the connection between media use and adolescent mental health and wellbeing. While the focus often centers on mental harms from technologies like social media, Lopez notes that social media can also provide connection for young people, especially for those from historically marginalized groups. She also emphasizes the need to include young people in discussions around children and technology. Resources mentioned: Social media test drive https://socialmediatestdrive.org/ Common Sense Media Digital Citizenship https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship

As social media strategist, Lara McCaffrey is responsible for connecting and engaging with our social media audiences. Prior to joining KPBS, Lara worked as a freelance journalist for San Diego CityBeat, HerMoney, OK Whatever, Out There podcast and more. She also interned for Psychology Today and reached millions of readers as a senior content creator at digital media company 101 Network. Lara has a master's in journalism from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism and a bachelor's in political science from University of California, San Diego.

Researcher and pediatrician Dr. Jason Nagata shares what he’s learned about screen time and its impact on the long term health of young people. His evidence-based research has led to important findings on how screen time can impact a child’s sleep, eating habits, and body image. Dr. Nagata also explains what a family media plan is and why he feels creating one is something parents should consider. Resources: Family Media Plan from American Academy of Pediatrics https://www.healthychildren.org/English/fmp/Pages/MediaPlan.aspx