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As the sun goes down, the fun heats up this summer at the San Diego Zoo. From global rhythms and spectacular entertainment to one-of-a-kind moments with your favorite wildlife after dark, join us under the stars for wild and unforgettable experiences—perfect for the whole family. Nighttime Zoo offers visitors a different perspective of the Zoo. The summertime experience includes later hours and special live performances from a variety of artists, but our wildlife continues to steal the show. Visit: https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/tickets?search_api_fulltext=night+zoo San Diego Zoo on Instagram and Facebook

Premieres Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 7:30 a.m. on KPBS TV. A talented young guitar-playing Rooster comes to the Bebop Barnyard to join Jazz Greats Duck Ellington, Mules Davis, Ella Finchgerald, and Lil Herdin. Even though he's a star on solo guitar, he must learn new skills to play together in a jazz band. The Acoustic Rooster universe also includes the digital shorts series, Acoustic Rooster: Jazzy Jams, and the digital game, Groovin’ with Acoustic Rooster.

Border artist Alvaro Alvarez reimagines 46 high-rise projects abandoned along the Baja coast after the 2008 financial crisis.

Relive the Legend: Strange Days Brings The Doors Back to Life! Strange Days is a worldwide touring Doors concert experience. Formed and based in Los Angeles, California, Strange Days captures the magic...the mystery....and the madness of the Doors in their prime. By combining vintage instruments with the latest technology, Strange Days offers both an authentic on-stage look and an unmistakable studio album sound. The result is a show that has thrilled audiences around the world. Strange Days has also had the honor of having Doors guitarist Robby Krieger join them onstage numerous times. Rarely, if ever, do tribute artists get to play with the actual legends to which they pay homage. Come see why audiences everywhere are saying, “The Lizard King Lives!” Strange Days on Facebook / Instagram Visit: https://events.humanitix.com/strange-days

Six String Society Presents: Country Songstresses Kimmi Bitter & Alice Wallace Join us for a night of unforgettable music as two powerhouse voices in Americana and classic country take the stage! San Diego's Kimmi Bitter brings her signature vintage country sound, transporting audiences back to the golden era of honky-tonk, while Nashville's Alice Wallace delivers soaring vocals and heartfelt storytelling, blending folk, blues, and country with effortless grace. Together, these two remarkable artists will create a magical evening of rich harmonies, masterful musicianship, and timeless melodies. Don’t miss this special collaboration at The Bornemann—where the music and memories last long after the final note! Kimmi Bitter on Facebook / Instagram Alice Wallace on Facebook / Instagram

Fairview Canyon Performing Timeless Americana and West Coast Vibes. Fairview Canyon is a group of accomplished multi-instrumentalist musicians with many years of experience playing a variety of genres. Their current focus is playing an Americana style while also touching on the West Coast Sound of the late sixties and seventies. Featuring tight harmony vocals and intricate guitar work, the quartet specializes in putting their own stamp on singer/songwriters. Their repertoire includes artists such as Chris Stapleton, Gillian Welch, CSN, Tom Petty, John Prine, Brandi Carlyle, Joni Mitchell, The Eagles, Old Crow Medicine Show and many others. Visit: https://www.campusoflife.org/live-shows

Premieres Wednesdays, May 7 - May 28, 2025 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app + Encore Sundays, May 11 - June 1 at 10 p.m. on KPBS 2. Explore the fascinating world of bugs, their beauty, and ecological importance. From pollinators and insect predators to the clean-up crews purifying our planet, scientists examine the decline of these essential yet least appreciated creatures.

James Arthur at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre on Friday, May 30. James Arthur on Facebook /Instagram

Join us at Artreach HQ for Felt Your Feelings, a wet felting workshop taught by Yasmine K. Kasem. Make your own fabric from scratch! Using the wet felting process, participants will create a piece of fabric from wool roving (unspun wool) and learn to incorporate design and pattern. Visit: Wet Felting ArtReach San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

A free 20 min. breakfast lecture series for our creative community. Join us for coffee, donuts, and inspiration every last Friday of the month. Dinah Poellnitz is an artist, curator, and co-founder of Hill Street Country Club, a community arts and cultural wellness space in Oceanside, California. For over a decade, Dinah has been a dedicated advocate for equitable access to the arts, creating platforms for underrepresented voices while addressing the cycles of disparity and injustice that often undermine community institutions. Her work is deeply rooted in the belief that community spaces are vital in times of uncertainty, spaces where art can communicate, inspire, and reimagine futures. Dinah understands the challenges of building something foundational, navigating systemic inequities, and shifting perceptions of institutions from transactional to transformational. As a cultural leader and creative visionary, Dinah continues to champion the survival of community-driven spaces, ensuring they remain relevant and resilient. Her work embodies the power of breaking cycles, fostering equity, and centering care in the pursuit of a thriving, inclusive arts ecosystem.