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Older men can find themselves isolated after retirement. Volunteer groups like Grandpas United are good for both physical and mental health.

Premieres Monday, Jan. 6, 2025 on KPBS TV / PBS app + Encores Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2 + Friday, Jan. 10, 2025 at 3 p.m. on KPBS TV. Kick off ROADSHOW’s all-new Season 29 with treasures that include a 1976 Marvel UK Super Spider-Man #175 cover art, a 1926 Rogers Hornsby sterling trophy, and Winslow Homer watercolors, ca. 1879. One is between $180,000 to $320,000!

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. On Midday Edition, we’re looking at how San Diego is elevating the stories of survivors.

Virtuoso violinist Cristian Fatu graces the stage with his technical brilliance and passionate music-making. His concert will surely mesmerize with a program showcasing the violin’s versatility and expressive power. Music by the Sea is part of the Civic Arts Program of the City of Encinitas Cultural Arts Division. The 2025 season is presented in partnership with the San Diego Music Society under the artistic direction of Paul Tseng. *All concerts start at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. *Artists subject to change. Visit: https://endurancecui.active.com/new/events/93071217/select-race?error=login_required&state=f6fffe2e-3f36-4f21-bbf5-b5139101d429&_p=6742998634091733&_p=01922812083584069 Cristian Fatu on Instagram and Facebook

Bells are jingling, snow is twinkling, and the smell of hot cocoa is in the air! Our art bazaar for the Holiday Treasures promises to get you into the festive spirit faster than you can say, "Is it too early for Christmas music?" From whimsical art to glittering ornaments, holiday raffles, we will leave you feeling merry and bright in no time on December 8, 2024, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Get ready to be inspired by the season of giving, joy, and creativity. Our artists have poured their holiday spirit into every brushstroke, capturing the magic of this special time of year. Whether it's a cozy winter scene or a whimsical depiction of Santa's sleigh, you'll find yourself feeling the warmth of the season in every piece as our artists dazzle you by a winter wonderland of art, and treasurer’s where art and merriment collide. Hosted by the Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort and the Carlsbad Oceanside Art League at the Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort (above the Daily News Café). Visit: Holiday Bazaar: Holiday Art Treasurer’s Carlsbad-Oceanside Art League on Instagram and Facebook

The brewing and culinary industries thrive on diversity, passion, and creativity—and women are at the heart of this vibrant community. At Stone, we proudly celebrate the remarkable contributions of women who inspire and elevate our craft. Each year, we honor International Women’s Day with a unique pairing dinner and a special beer brewed by the incredible women of Team Stone. Join us for a three-course dining experience that celebrates women's artistry, dedication, and innovation in brewing, hospitality, and beyond. Together, we’ll raise a glass to the extraordinary women who enrich our community and continue to shape its future. YOUR $85 TICKET INCLUDES: An exclusive three-course dinner with carefully selected pairings MENU First Course Al pastor smoked salmon rillettes, Veracruz sauced mussels, pickled escabeche veggies served with house-made kettle potato chips Paired with: Stone She’s the Brewer IPA | West Coast IPA | ABV 8.5% Second Course Venison and pork meatballs stuffed with Oaxaca cheese, served with potatoes in a spiced tomato-cumin broth Paired with: Stone Tigresas del Sur | Tamarind Pale Ale w/Fonio | ABV 6% Third Course Slow-cooked duck carnitas, fresh flour tortillas, a duo of moles—black and pipián verde—chili paste, and nopalitos Paired with: Stone’s Phantastic Sangria Fourth Course Churros served with peanut-flavored mazapan ice cream and a warm chocolate-cinnamon dipping sauce Paired with: Stone Double Fireside Magic | Imperial Brown Ale w/Marshmallows, Vanilla, Chocolate and French Oak | ABV 8.5% THIS EVENT IS 21 AND OVER ONLY (including non-drinkers) – please don’t forget your valid photo ID! PACE YOURSELF - Your safety is in everybody's best interest; as such California law prohibits us to serve any obviously intoxicated guests. PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND if you are experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms or have tested positive for Covid-19. If such a situation arises, please follow the directions on Eventbrite to process a full refund.

Explore ceramic handbuilding & funky glazes! From 6-8:30 p.m., with the last class of the series from 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays, January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 12 In this 5-week series, students will learn the basics of handbuilding to create functional pieces with an emphasis on decorative techniques. Working with mid fire clay, we will explore various methods of building forms and decorative techniques with underglazes, slips, glaze, and various experimental materials. Students will complete multiple projects throughout the course with an artistic and creative approach to decorative designs. Inspired by printmaking, painting and drawing, we will explore image transfers, mark making, layering, stencils, and more! Through the use of technique and materials, students will explore the fusion of 2D art and 3D form. Students will be able to utilize a wide array of glazes and colors through the course. The instructor will have a wide array of custom decorative materials for use and sale. All materials provided. Additional materials available via the instructor for a fee. Ages 15+ welcome! • Military and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available.

Since 2022, Curebound’s signature benefit concert series has raised more than $8.5 million to support innovative cancer research. Curebound announced that legendary music artist, humanitarian, and global superstar, Elton John will headline the 2025 Concert for Cures on Friday, May 9, at Petco Park to raise awareness and funds for cutting-edge cancer research. Since its launch in 2022, Concert for Cures has raised more than $8.5 million to support early-phase adult and pediatric cancer research among Southern California’s top research institutions. Previous headliners include Alicia Keys with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra and Ed Sheeran performing to sold-out crowds at the Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. This year, Concert for Cures expands to Petco Park for an extraordinary night of music, hope, and accelerated impact in the fight against cancer. To date, Curebound has invested over $45 million in collaborative research grants. One of the top-selling solo artists of all time with more than 300 million records worldwide, Elton John has been honoured with six GRAMMYs, a Tony, two Oscars, induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame, a Kennedy Center Honor, Legend of Live Award, and a knighthood from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for “services to music and charitable services”. In January 2024, Elton John joined Hollywood’s elite group of EGOT winners after securing an EMMY Award for his historic Disney+ live concert special Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium. Most recently, Elton and GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song for "Never Too Late," featured in his documentary "Elton John: Never Too Late," now streaming on Disney+. The song also appears on their upcoming collaborative studio album, "Who Believes in Angels?," set for release on April 4. “Music has the power to unite people together behind a shared cause,” says Curebound CEO Anne Marbarger. “Every person in the world has been impacted by cancer and by working together, we will accelerate better prevention, detection, and treatment options for patients and families. The funds raised at Concert for Cures will help bring us one step closer to our vision of cures in our lifetime.” Curebound corporate sponsors include: Clayco, Rady Children’s Hospital, UC San Diego, Salk Institute, Casa Dragones, ResMed, Lucier Family Foundation, Koman Family Foundation, JP Morgan Chase, UC San Diego Concierge Medicine, Schubach Aviation, Maravai Life Sciences, Ranch & Coast, Brand Napa Valley. Special thanks to the Hood Family Foundation for their generous support. Pre-sales begin March 3. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on March 7 at curebound.org. For more information on Concert for Cures tickets, donations and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Mark Koczka at mark@curebound.org. About Curebound: Curebound is a philanthropic organization that raises and invests strategic funding for cancer research with the power to save lives. Through collaborative grants, corporate partnerships, and targeted investments, Curebound aims to significantly accelerate better detection, treatments, and cures for cancer. Headquartered in the major U.S. biotech hub of San Diego, amid 3,000+ life sciences companies, leading health systems, and world-class research institutions, Curebound partners with and fosters connections between these organizations to forge interdisciplinary collaborations, encourage knowledge sharing, and fund pioneering cancer research. So far, Curebound has funded $45+ million in cancer research, awarding 140+ study grants for 20+ types of pediatric and adult cancers with one vision: cures in our lifetime. Join us - www.curebound.org. Curebound on Facebook / Instagram

Pop culture critic Glen Weldon says he can't separate the art from the artist. But in light of the sexual abuse allegations against Gaiman, he will separate himself from the author's future work.

The incarcerated former Silicon Valley star is advising her partner on a new health tech startup. Holmes was convicted of defrauding investors in her blood-testing company Theranos.