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At Roppongi Restaurant & Lounge, the beloved La Jolla dining destination known for modern Asian cuisine, afternoons ease into elevated early evenings with happy hour, available from 3 to 5 p.m. daily in the bar and on the patio. The happy hour menu features a curated selection of half-price Asian tapas inspired by global influences and coastal flavors. Highlights include the Polynesian crab stack, layered with pea shoots, red onion, cucumber, tomato, mango, avocado, lump crab, peanut, cilantro and a spicy ginger-lime dressing; ahi poke with tuna, crispy wonton, soy sauce and sesame; and kalua pork spring rolls filled with slow-roasted pork and served with Asian guacamole, pineapple-basil reduction and mango chutney. Additional offerings include hamachi tacos with corn tortilla shells, hamachi crudo and Asian guacamole; Dynamite Shrimp tossed with tobiko crab and pineapple-basil reduction; spicy salt and pepper chicken wings finished with chili flakes and crispy garlic; crispy Vietnamese shrimp served with mint, cilantro, fish sauce and lettuce wraps; Indonesian satay featuring marinated chicken breast, lemongrass peanut sauce and potato chips; miso-glazed Japanese eggplant with cucumber, frisée, chuka salad and sesame; and more. The cocktail program includes a selection of $10 Roppongi classics, including the Japanese Slipper with Midori, Cointreau and lemon; whiskey sour made with Evan Williams Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey, lemon and simple syrup; Cosmopolitan crafted with Absolut Citron vodka, Cointreau, cranberry, lemon and lime; Aperol spritz with Aperol, prosecco and soda water; traditional old fashioned; and The Roppongi Ritual, crafted with Roku gin, lemon juice, grapefruit juice, red bell pepper and shiso leaf. Guests can also enjoy $2 off wine and sake by the glass, beer and signature cocktails such as the yuzu margarita; Tea Ceremony, made with Nikka Coffey Grain whisky, white crème de cacao, coconut water and matcha green tea powder; Tamarindo, with Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, Averna amaro, tamarind syrup, lemon, spicy bitters and cucumber; and lychee martini; among others. Beginning at 3 p.m., guests may also order Roppongi’s selection of nigiri and artful sushi, as well as handmade dumplings filled with lobster, duck confit and short rib. Roppongi’s dinner service begins at 5 p.m. daily. Reservations are recommended and may be made on OpenTable. More information is available at RoppongiLaJolla.com and on Facebook and Instagram at @Roppongi_LaJolla.

The Coronado Art & Wine Festival is Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10th & Orange Ave. This event is a joyful celebration of art, wine, food, our kids, live music, and community. 2026 featured artists include: Ethan Blu, Cathy Surgeoner Deibler, Walter Redondo and Sabah Alassil! The festival is fun and free for the whole family! The only 21+ areas are wine tasting areas. Please plan accordingly. The Coronado Art & Wine Festival is the perfect community event to support as an individual or a business. With over15,000 attendees over four blocks in the heart of downtownCoronado, the fun and festive event proceeds benefit essential STEM & Art programs in Coronado’s K-12 schools.

Watch Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV. Verdi’s Shakespearean comedy features an ensemble cast in Robert Carsen’s staging, with baritone Michael Volle performing in his first Verdi role at the Met as the knight Falstaff, tormented by a trio of clever women who deliver his comeuppance.

OpenAI has disclosed six reports on unexpected or concerning behavior in artificial-intelligence models. This includes models acting without authorization or evading oversight.

"Stairway to Satisfaction": featuring Custard Pie, The Music of Led Zeppelin and The Rolling Stones "Stairway to Satisfaction" is a Six String Society production like no other. Come experience the music and the stories of 2 of Rock & Rolls biggest Supergroups, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, as performed by San Diego favorites Custard Pie. Each unique set will feature the music from each supergroup with Custard Pie’s sensational frontman Tony Rivas delivering the goods. With stunning visual elements, along with compelling historical narrative, make Stairway to Satisfaction a show like no other. California Center for the Arts, Escondido on Facebook / Instagram

The vote by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, whose members are supporters of the Republican president, clears the way for the U.S. Mint to begin production on the coin, whose size and denomination are still under discussion.

This Earth Day, we talk about the collective action to protect the environment — from gardens to cultural change.

Cellist-composer Paul Wiancko—a member of the legendary Kronos Quartet—curates a concert that puts creativity front and center. Part salon, part sonic lab, this intimate set with festival artists brings you up close to the energy of a musician actively making history now. La Jolla Music Society on Facebook / Instagram

At its annual developers' conference, Apple put the spotlight on new AI features, while highlighting security and child safety — and critiquing the company's AI competitors.

Nominations are open for the 2026 One Book, One San Diego season! What book do you think all of San Diego should read? We are now accepting nominations in four categories: adult, teens, kids, and Spanish language. The call for nominations is open now through March 15. Submit your nomination today at: https://www.kpbs.org/onebooknominations Partners include KPBS, the San Diego Public Library, the San Diego County Library, service organizations, and educational institutions across the region. Many thanks to sponsors, Linden Root Dickinson Foundation, the Seth Sprague Educational and Charitable Foundation, the Frieda Berlinski Foundation, the Payne Family Foundation, Kaiser Permanente, Lloyd Pest Control, and The City of San Diego. Contact Jenelle Dean, KPBS Community Engagement Manager, jmdean@kpbs.org, with questions.