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Popovich Comedy Pet Theater is a captivating blend of circus arts and comedy featuring over 30 rescued animals, including dogs, cats, and more. Led by Gregory Popovich, an alumnus of the Great Moscow Circus and Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, the show combines world-class juggling, gymnastics, and balancing acts with heartwarming interactions between animals and performers. This unique production has been celebrated as the “Best Family Show” in Las Vegas and has been a finalist on AMERICA’S GOT TALENT.

For the 50th anniversary of Dungeons and Dragons, we highlight a brewery that has become a hub for the game.

Copley Library at the University of San Diego is pleased to unveil its most recent acquisition, "In Blue Time," followed by a talk given by artist Tatiana Ortiz-Rubio as part of Hispanic Heritage Month. About the Artist: Tatiana Ortiz-Rubio is a Mexican artist whose work includes oil painting, drawing, muralism and installation. Her current work focuses on the concept of time, disability, and the transitions of change through the perspectives of her individual narrative, astro-physics, philosophy and memory. She received her MFA from the New York Academy of Art and her BA in Art History and Visual Arts at the University of San Diego. Ortiz-Rubio has exhibited her artwork internationally in the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and the United States, in such places as the Timken Museum of Art, Centro Cultural Tijuana, Oceanside Museum, Quint Gallery, Athenaeum Music and Arts Library, Instituto Cultural Cabañas in Guadalajara, and Bread&Salt Gallery among others. Her permanent public murals can be seen through out the city of San Diego and has work in the San Diego Civic Art Collection as well as the University of the Claustro de Sor Juana in Mexico City and now in the University of San Diego. Ortiz-Rubio partnered with the State of California for the Action Saves Lives campaign to create a mural to commemorate COVID victims and raise awareness. In addition, she was an Artist in Residence at the Timken Museum of Art, Chavon School of Design in the Dominican Republic, and at Bread&Salt Gallery in San Diego. She currently teaches drawing and painting at the University of San Diego.

In this workshop, teens ages 11-17 can get acquainted with the world of soft sculpture by creating 3D forms with fabric, stuffing, or other soft materials! Participants will learn sewing methods, like the use of sewing machines and hand stitching, to create unique and fun sculptures! Visit: Plushies, Pillows, and Squishables ArtReach San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

This year, off-screen tweets may end up swaying the Oscars race. But real-world events and people have been shaping the awards for decades.

Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app. President-elect Donald Trump has promised to impose steep tariffs on foreign products and deport millions of undocumented immigrants, policies he says will put Americans first. Many U.S. voters reelected Trump on the back of his economic agenda, how will his plan affect workers and consumers? Economist Oren Cass makes the case for Trump’s tariff policies.

Friday, March 7, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with the PBS app. This episode investigates the unexpected intersection between art and the sciences, spanning technology, engineering, biology, math, and the climate emergency. Nature, space, algorithms, and more serve as inspiration for artists connecting their work to the world around them, from the Santa Clara Pueblo in New Mexico to the computer science labs of MIT to NASA.

Is private philanthropy an option to fill the gaps in funding for universities seeing federal funding threatened or frozen? NPR asks New York Times reporter Teddy Schleifer.

The Music Company (TMC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit music studio, located in Pacific Beach, is excited to present the first annual Music Matters Concert. This special event will raise funds to support TMC’s mission to provide accessible, affordable resources for musicians of all levels—from teens exploring music as a creative outlet to adults building full-time careers in the industry. The evening will feature three local artists, a silent auction, and an inspiring celebration of the music that makes San Diego special. The Music Company was founded on the belief that music is a vital part of culture and community, and is dedicated to ensuring that every musician—whether picking up an instrument for the first time or recording their next album—has the support they need to thrive. TMC offers: By attending Music Matters, guests are directly supporting these nonprofit programs that empower musicians and keep San Diego’s music scene thriving, including; affordable recording and rehearsal studio time, teen and adult performance labs, educational workshops and mentorship, community jam sessions, and content production and artist promotion. The Music Matters Concert will showcase three standout local artists, demonstrating the depth and diversity of San Diego’s music scene: ● Sandollar – 2023 San Diego Music Awards winner blending reggae, southern rock, and SoCal influences into a genre of their own. ● Kela Sako – A soulful singer-songwriter whose personal storytelling and deep vulnerability shine through in every song. Her latest release, Speed Bumps, debuted at #4 on the iTunes Reggae charts. ● Hannah Geller – A multi-genre artist, fusing psychedelic, progressive, blues, surf, and alternative rock into an ethereal, one-of-a-kind performance. TMC is partnering with Concert for Your Cause to create an experience that not only entertains, but also uplifts and empowers independent musicians. ● Early Bird Tickets – On sale now, for a limited time, at $50. Secure your spot at www.musicmatters.tmcmusic.org/buy-tickets. ● Sponsorship & Silent Auction Opportunities – Local businesses and supporters can make a direct impact by sponsoring the event or donating auction items. Visit www.musicmatters.tmcmusic.org for details. ● Volunteer – Help bring this event to life and connect with San Diego’s music community. Visit: https://musicmatters.tmcmusic.org/buy-tickets The Music Company on Instagram and Facebook

The celebrated South African playwright was known for Blood Knot, The Road to Mecca and "Master Harold"...and the Boys. He said his job was to make "leaps out of my reality and into other realities."