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Lagging consumer spending and business investment offset the boost from strong exports thanks partly to the boom in artificial intelligence.

The costs of the joint U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran are mounting in terms of civilian deaths and damage to some of Iran's most famous and beloved cultural heritage sites.

Created by Gerard Alessandrini, the comic mastermind behind the long-running hit "Forbidden Broadway" and performed by a versatile cast of eight, "Spamilton: An American Parody" is a side-splitting new musical parody. A crash course of everyone’s favorite Broadway blockbusters, including celebrity satires, pop culture zings accompanied with hip-hop on the piano! After tearing it up in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and London, "Spamilton: An American Parody" will stage a singing, dancing, comedy revolution in San Diego! Visit: https://www.sandiegotheatres.org/events/detail/spamilton-2026 Created, written, and directed by Gerard Alessandrini Hilarious Musical Spoof Quotes: "I laughed my brains out." - Lin-Manuel Miranda (yes, that Lin-Manuel Miranda) “SMART, SILLY AND CONVULSIVELY FUNNY!” - Ben Brantley, The New York Times “Uproariously entertaining! VERY FUNNY!” - Don Aucoin, The Boston Globe “‘SPAMILTON’ almost as good as the real thing. It’s a fast-moving musical romp.” - Wei-Huan Chen, The Houston Chronicle “Don’t let the fact that you haven’t seen Hamilton stop you from taking in this gloriously goofy facsimile. You will still guffaw at this endlessly clever send-up.” - Andrea Simakis, The Cleveland Plain Dealer San Diego Theatres on Facebook / Instagram

The oldest bridge in Paris was draped in fabric last month to appear like a mountain cave, in an installation by the artist JR. Unlike a real cave, though, it didn't provide respite from a brutal heat wave.

Come and celebrate the rich flavors and traditions of Lebanon at the San Diego Lebanese Festival, hosted by St. Ephrem Maronite Catholic Church in El Cajon. Enjoy authentic Lebanese cuisine, delicious desserts, folkloric dancing, evening live music, a beer and wine garden, hookah, a kids’ fun zone, and a vibrant marketplace filled with unique vendors and cultural treasures. This family-friendly festival brings the spirit of Lebanon to San Diego with unforgettable food, entertainment, and community celebration. Whether you’re coming for the savory dishes, the sweet treats, the lively music, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. St. Ephrem Lebanese Festival on Facebook / Instagram

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Monday, May 18, 2026 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. We remember an iconic North Park eatery and its owner who became a legend in the community; visit the Pumpkin Patch, a strange geologic phenomenon near Ocotillo Wells; investigate a ghost story in Encinitas; consider life in a fire lookout tower near the border; see things sent in by viewers, and more!

Join OMA’s Free First Sundays for Art for All! Each month, OMA welcomes friends and neighbors on Free First Sundays to join in Art for All, our fun hands-on art-making experience led by artists and cultural partners from our community. Whether you’re new to art or have your own creative flow, Art for All is the time to let your imagination soar. Visit our current exhibitions to spark your creativity! Explore different art-making materials through creative projects at each session while learning from local and regional artists. Check back each month to see what we’re up to next! These informal drop-in workshops are open to all ages. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. All materials are provided free of charge, while supplies last. All levels welcome! Ticket Prices: Free Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

From yoga and spa days to arcade games and outdoor adventures, KPBS staff share their top self-care experiences and spots around San Diego this year.

The U.S. and Iran traded fire for the sixth consecutive day on Thursday with U.S. strikes targeting Iranian command centers and missile sites, and Iran targeting U.S. military bases in Gulf countries, as both sides intensified attacks over control of the Strait of Hormuz.

Exploring the space between order and imagination, where the inner life resists control and remains beautifully alive, Hee Jung Kwon's paintings place small, quietly expressive figures within structured systems that attempt to define and contain. In this in-between space, emotion endures -- playful, vulnerable, and profoundly human. Join us for a reception and meet the artist! Audience: All ages Location: Community Room Hee Jung Kwon on Instagram