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Pop culture critic Linda Holmes has been making annual lists of wonderful things since 2010. The recommendations this year are big and small, inspirational and silly, very popular and totally obscure.

Mondays, Aug. 1 - 15, 2022 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV + Tuesdays, Aug. 2 - 16 at 10 p.m. on KPBS 2. Actor Richard E Grant (DOWNTON ABBEY; "Gosford Park") travels in the footsteps of notable authors whose work has been inspired by the culture, cities and landscapes of southern France, southern Italy and southern Spain. This week: Richard journeys to southern France, visiting the Cévennes mountains, Marseille, Juan-les-Pins on the French Riviera and Grasse in the hills north of Cannes.

Trinity Theatre Company has a fun new opportunity for anyone between the age of 5-18. The upcoming production is Matilda Jr., an Inspirational story about a girl with astonishing wit, intelligence, and even special powers! It is packed with high-energy dance numbers and very catchy songs. Date | January 26 and 29 at 4 p.m. Location | Ocean Beach Playhouse Register here! Register now to further develop your skill in the performing arts. Rehearsals start in early February and go until April. For more information, please visit trinityttc.org/educational-productions or call (619) 269-9283.

Create a heart-shaped succulent wreath to express your love! In this fun, hands-on workshop, Instructor & Master Gardener, Muriel King of Muriel’s Succulents, assists you to make a wreath you’ll adore — the perfect accent for a front door, gate, as wall décor, or as a stunning tabletop centerpiece. All materials, including plants, and 9" wreath frame are provided. Please bring a 10" wide box to safely transport your wreath home. Date: Feb. 11, 2022 Time: 1p.m.-3p.m. Location: The Water Conservation Garden Cost: $42-$50 For more information on this event and registration please visit HERE!

Dunia, a 7-year-old African lion, gave birth to three females and one male in September. Fans can vote for one of three groups of names on the zoo's website until Monday at midnight.

Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Adam Walker of The Sunday Spins slingin the phatest funk, disco, soul, Rnb, hip hop classics and underground jams. The event will feature jam skate games, costume contests, as well as opportunities to get Helia Merch and beer prizes! Food by NOM San Diego. Date | Thursday, January 27 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Location | Helia Brewing Company Get tickets here! Ticket prices ranging from $20 – $25. Please bring your own skates. This event is only for people ages 21 and up. For more information, please visit thesundayspins.com.

You do not have to be an artist to enjoy this time of observation and sketching. Resident Art Instructor, Marjorie Pezzoli, guides you to find expression and depth in sketching. Notice the structure of trees, leaves, and even clouds floating by. Let The Garden be your muse! Date | Sundays, January 30, February 27, and March 27 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Location | The Water Conservation Garden Register here! Members: $10 Non-members: $15 For more information, please visit thegarden.org/the-art-of-nature or call (619) 660-0614.

Ikea's unyielding sameness is a stabilizing force in my life — but I wanted novelty anyway, at any cost. So I traveled thousands of miles to the Ikea Museum.

Argentina beat defending-champion France in the final. It's the third World Cup title for Argentina but the first for Messi - the only trophy he hadn't won in his storied and remarkable career.