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Gator by the Bay is returning to the Spanish Landing Park in San Diego on May 9-12, 2024! Join the fun as the spirit, sounds and flavors of southwest Louisiana come alive at the largest and most-authentic Louisiana-style music and food festival this side of the bayou— back for its 21st year. The four-day, family-friendly cultural celebration takes place on the beautiful San Diego Bay, featuring 100+ live musical acts & performances on seven stages including blues, zydeco, Cajun, rockabilly and more. This year will bring even more blues and headliners include GRAMMY-nominees Marcia Ball, Sonny Landreth and C.J. Chenier, son of the great “King of Zydeco” Clifton Chenier, who will be performing in celebration of his father’s 100 birthday. View the current 2024 lineup here. Come for the music, stay for the food. Gator By The Bay’s mouthwatering French Quarter Food Court will check every box off on your bayou culinary bucket list with delectable Southern culinary delights including gumbo, jambalaya, beignets and 10,000 pounds of crawfish brought directly from Louisiana. Stay for the day with single-day tickets or the whole weekend with our four-day passes and discounted hotel packages! Kids 17 and under get in FREE with a paid adult. Learn more and purchase tickets at https://gatorbythebay.com/ Gator By The Bay on Facebook / Instagram

Rep. Scott Peters, D-San Diego and Rep. Mike Levin, D-Oceanside, joined a growing group of Democrats on Thursday calling on President Joe Biden to drop out of the presidential race.

Yes, there's other stuff going on this weekend — including new theater, visual art, contemporary dance, jazz, chamber music and rock. Plus: that big pop culture convention.

Mondays, May 13 and 20 at 10 p.m., Wednesday, May 29 at 11 p.m. and Monday, June 3 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream Season 2 now with KPBS Passport! Martin Clunes (Doc Martin) continues his epic ocean wide adventure in search of the real Pacific through the lives, vibrant culture and stories of the people he meets along the way. Papau New Guinea, the Phillippines and Micronesia are explored in Season 2.

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App + Encore Thursday, June 27 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. A lyrical tapestry of a place and people, "King Coal" meditates on the complex history and future of the coal industry, the communities it has shaped, and the myths it has created. The film reshapes the boundaries of documentary filmmaking and transcends time and place, untangling the pain from the beauty, and illuminating the innately human capacity for imagination and change.

A brief primer on Iran's vote for president.

When California’s minimum wage increase went into effect in April, fast food workers across the state went from making $16 to $20 overnight. It's already having an impact, according to local operators for major fast food chains.

Don’t miss San Diego’s biggest outdoor vegan market! Over 60 vendors including Pizza, Dumplings, Burgers, Donuts, Sushi, Tacos, Noodles, Corn Dogs, Nachos, Wings, Bao, Cookies, Curries and so much more. Vegan Food Popup is a FREE event that showcases the best plant-based food in SoCal, featuring a rotating lineup of diverse vendors from San Diego, Orange County and LA. In between bites, shop a selection of vegan-friendly products and services. Family-Friendly | Dogs Allowed | Live DJ | Free Parking The North Park Vegan Food Popup is located next to the North Park Mini Park. This spacious plaza features seating, gardens and a playground. Vendors are set up on both sides of North Park Way between 30th St and Granada Ave and on 29th St. PARKING: There is a 6-story parking garage on 29th St and North Park Way. Additionally, there is free street parking nearby. Please visit here for prices and the list of vendors. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

Valentine's Day is around the corner, and a local nonprofit is celebrating the season of love through a variety of artwork. St. Madeleine Sophie's Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is hosting the "Gotta Have Heart" art show on Friday, February 9 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. This free public reception will present the Sophie's artists' latest Valentine's Day-inspired exhibit that runs until the end of March. The student artists will showcase their love-themed pieces, including a weather-inspired collection of umbrellas embellished with original designs, paper mache´ sculptures, contemporary jewelry, heart prints, mosaics, and a Weaving Rainbow. Guests can expect a showcase of colorful and creative works done by students of St. Madeline's Sophie's Center. Artwork sales directly support Sophie’s artists and art program, with 40% going to the artists and 60% to the art program. Sophie’s Gallery is an art studio where adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities are given the opportunity and tools needed to realize their full creative potential. Students are taught a variety of media, including print-making, jewelry-making, painting, charcoal, pastels, fabric arts, and more. All of the classes are taught by professional artists. Stay Connected with St. Madeleine Sophie's Center! Facebook & Twitter

Join us for San Diego's hottest new run, the 3rd Annual Gaslamp Run 5K/10K on August 4, 2024 and save 20% OFF with code SD20! Trek through the beautiful and historic Gaslamp Quarter located in the heart of San Diego in your super-comfy Gaslamp Run t-shirt while enjoying that cool California breeze. Then grab your custom race medal and join us for an epic post-run celebration with food, and vendors, and grab your free beer (must be 21+). After the celebration, check out the Padres game with exclusive discounted tickets for an entire day of fun! Website: https://go.evvnt.com/2217413-0?pid=5498 Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X