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Duo Festudgioso presents a diverse program for flute and guitar, exploring music from the Baroque to the contemporary era. The concert opens with Vivaldi’s elegant Sonata in F major, followed by the lyrical richness of Villa-Lobos in Bachianas brasileiras No. 5 and Distribuição de flores. Frederic Hand’s The Maverick brings modern rhythms and expressive interplay, and the program concludes with Piazzolla’s Histoire du Tango, a vivid journey through the evolution of tango from its early roots to the concert stage of today. Duo Festudgioso is a San Diego–based flute and guitar duo formed by flutist Dr. Yana Yan and guitarist Dr. Ming-Jui Liu. The ensemble brings together the warm, intimate sonorities of flute and guitar, presenting music that is expressive, colorful, and approachable. Their repertoire spans Classical and Romantic works, folk-inspired melodies, and the rhythmic vitality of tango. Duo Festudgioso has performed at venues throughout Southern California, including Roxbury Community Center (Beverly Hills), Encinitas Library, Encinitas Community and Senior Center, and La Jolla/Riford Library. Dr. Yana Yan, Flutist, is an active performer and dedicated educator based in San Diego. A winner of the 2024 La Jolla Symphony Emerging Artist Competition, she has appeared in concerts across the United States. In recent seasons, she has performed extensively in chamber recitals with her ensembles Duo Festudgioso and Connessa Collective throughout Southern California. Yan has held faculty positions at Augustana College and Black Hawk College. She earned her Bachelor of Music in Flute and Piano from the Wuhan Conservatory of Music, her Master of Music from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, and her Doctor of Musical Arts from the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. More information is available at yanayanflute.com. Dr. Ming-Jui Liu, Composer and Guitarist, is a San Diego–based guitarist and composer whose work encompasses performance, composition, and pedagogy. His music and performances have been presented in Taiwan, the United States, and internationally across South America, Europe, and Asia. As a soloist and chamber musician, he has appeared at festivals and institutions including the I Seminário Internacional de Violão do IFCE, Long Island Guitar Festival, Qinling International Guitar Festival, and Résonance Guitar Music Festival, and has given a masterclass at Hunter College (New York). Liu holds a Doctor of Musical Arts from Stony Brook University. His album Nostalgia: Original Compositions & Arrangements I is available on major streaming platforms. Duo Festudgioso on Instagram

Premieres Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV. Reba McEntire headlines a special night of music from New York’s Madison Square Garden. Featuring some of Reba’s biggest hits like “Turn On The Radio”, "Can't Even Get The Blues", "Going Out Like That" and “Fancy”, this concert was the final night of the Reba: Live In Concert tour which visited over 50 cities throughout 2022 and 2023.

Premieres Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+ / Encore Sunday, May 31 at 10 p.m. on KPBS 2. The chance discovery of a jade artifact has led to the unearthing of an ancient city hidden in the mountains of Sichuan. With more than 10,000 items found so far, is this the capital of the ancient Shu kingdom?

Teen Ceramics (Jan 26 - Mar 9, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.) Six-Week Session Jan 26, Feb 2, 9, 23, March 2, 9 (skips Feb 16) Instructor: Megan Walker In this six week class students ages 12-17 will begin by learning the basics, focusing on 3 essential steps of the throwing process: centering, opening, and pulling. Students will be led in working with ceramics, hand-building and wheel throwing, learning slab construction, pinch pots, surface texture, clay impression and more. All materials are included. Wear clothes that can get messy! Visit: https://icasandiego-art.org/products/teen-wheel-throwing-jan-26-mar-9-4-6pm-winter-2026?utm_source=Vesta&utm_medium=Referral ICA San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. It is more than simply putting flowers in a container. It is a disciplined art form that breathes life into each composition, harmonizing the elements of nature and humanity. Learn to create these stunning pieces of art that intertwine Japanese culture and the changing of the seasons. By end of the semester, you will have learned to design beautiful and professional looking arrangements for both everyday and special occasions. This class is free and open to the public. Contact Prof. Takeya at mtakeya@sdccd.edu for more information and to register. Audience: Adults, Seniors Location: Community Room Visit: https://sandiego.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=320512

Get ready to zoom into some speedy stories at Second Sunday Storytime: Things That Go! June’s Storytime is sure to bring delight! We’ll be exploring trucks, cars, planes, boats and trains with a fun selection of books, beginning with Jashar Awan’s "Towed by Toad." This wonderful book is a staff favorite, and was even a 2025 Geisel Award Honor Book. Storytime attendees will receive a special pin with art to help remember the book! This Storytime includes song and play to keep readers engaged. Storytime is open to kids of all ages. Registration is encouraged, but not required. Visit: https://libraryfoundationsd.org/events/2ndsunday_june14 Library Shop SD on Facebook / Instagram

Whoever takes the mantle as California’s next governor will face an immediate test as they try to solve the crisis of homelessness on our streets.

The San Diego Asian Film Festival showcases 150 films from 30 countries over the next 10 days.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off this June across the U.S., Mexico and Canada. Ahead of that, San Diego has a new soccer park where people can play for free.

Have you ever wondered how to ask for food in a restaurant, understand basic expressions, or express your feelings in Hebrew? If so, this is the course for you! After the first lessons, you will be able to request information about prices, meals, and everyday life situations in a natural way, enriching your vocabulary and improving your confidence when speaking Hebrew. When: Tuesdays, 7 p.m. PT , 9 p.m. CT, 10 p.m. ET, starting on Tuesday, April 28, ending on Tuesday, May 19 Cost: Early Bird: $125 for 4 sessions (available until Sunday, April 19) Regular Admission: $145 for 4 classes Drop-in Class: $40 per class Instructor: Jana Galek Lew Jana Galek Lew is an experienced Hebrew and Yiddish instructor with over 15 years of teaching students of all ages. She holds a diploma in teaching Hebrew as a second language from Universidad Hebraica and an MA in Education and Jewish Studies from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Jana currently teaches Jewish Studies and Hebrew at a Jewish elementary School in Mexico City, where she combines cultural insights with an engaging, accessible teaching style. Visit: Conversational Hebrew for Beginners Yiddish Arts and Academics on Instagram and Facebook