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19 Asian American artists will be presented by The Thoughtful Beast in “Motions & Emotions: Asian Women Speak Out”. The event is three performances addressing the mental health journeys of Asian fem identified people and women. Attendees of the event will experience an array of artistic mediums including dance, singing, clowning and piano. There will also be an interactive aspect that the audience will be able to participate in if they feel willing and ready. Performances May 17 at 7 p.m. May 18 at 7 p.m. May 19 at 2 p.m. General Tickets $25 $5 off for Students/ Industry Artists or enter promo code ARTSTU Free Community Workshop with Dr. Maddie Ofina: Saturday, May 18 at 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. — This event is sponsored by Professor Swoosh, MOfina Wellness + Education and Project Conclusion Company. Produced by The Thoughtful Beast For questions, please email motions@thethoughtfulbeast.com Trixi Anne Agiao is one of about 60 individual artists and cultural practitioners working to create campaigns that raise awareness of crucial issues affecting our San Diego and Imperial counties communities as part of Far South/Border North. Learn more: farsouthbordernorth.com

January is "National Train Your Dog Month." On Midday Edition Wednesday, we answer your questions about dog training and behavior. Plus, local animal shelters are at capacity. We talk about what you need to know if you want to adopt a new pet.

Join us for a special joint KPBS Producers Club and Directors Club event with Cassandra Schaeg of FRESH GLASS as she shares a sneak peek into Season 2 of the award-winning series. Cassandra will be joined in conversation by Mujeres Brew House founder and owner Carmen Favela, who is highlighted in the upcoming season of "Fresh Glass." This event will include food, music and house brews. You will also have the opportunity to meet and mingle with fellow KPBS members and enthusiasts. Season 2 of FRESH GLASS will debut in Fall 2024 on KPBS-TV. Catch up with Season 1 of FRESH GLASS

From the organizers: The Book Catapult proudly presents the fifth edition of Small Press Nite, hosted by Kevin Kearney on Saturday, May 18 at 7 p.m! This edition's lineup of readers: JIM RULAND author of Make It Stop (Rare Bird, 2023) and Corporate Rock Sucks: The Rise and Fall of SST Records (Hachette, 2022) as well as the phenomenal Message From the Underworld newsletter/substack. DAN OZZI author of SELL OUT: The Major Label Feeding Frenzy That Swept Punk, Emo, and Hardcore (1994-2007) (Dey Street, 2021) CAITI BORRUSO - Recent work featured in the anthology New Jersey Fan Club (Rutgers UP, 2022) RYAN BRADFORD - former SD CityBeat columnist, current full-time teacher and author of the spectacular newsletter AwkwardSD. Related links: The Book Catapult: website | Instagram

Jamal Soliman is a prominent Syrian actor, director, and producer with a distinguished career in theater and film. Educated in Damascus and Leeds University, Soliman also engages in political advocacy, having held a key role in the Syrian Negotiations Commission.

We learn about a new effort by San Diego County to support local farmers. In other news, we look at the damage Monday’s storm caused and what caused the intensity of the rainfall. Plus, how kids can participate in the Great Kindness Challenge this week.

Representatives of developing countries and climate activists were furious over the outcome, saying $300 billion annually from industrialized countries is far short of what vulnerable nations need to better protect themselves from climate change.

The U.S., Australia and U.K. have issued warnings for travelers in Vang Vieng after several tourists died in a suspected methanol poisoning outbreak.

President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Brooke Rollins, head of the America First Policy Institute, to oversee the Department of Agriculture. She has a long history in conservative politics.

Kameelah Janan Rasheed was born in East Palo Alto, CA. Rasheed lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. She holds an MA in Secondary Social Studies Education from Stanford University (2008) and a BA in Public Policy from Pomona College (2006). She was an Amy Biehl U.S. Fulbright Scholar at the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa (2006–7). A learner, she grapples with the poetics-pleasures-politics of Black knowledge production, information technologies, [un]learning, and belief formation. Stay Connected on Social Media! Instagram & X