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Earlier this summer, 13 local lyricists dug through their Notes app, journals, napkin scraps, and more to submit a long lost lyric for the "Noted" Songwriter Challenge. Those lyric fragments were randomly and anonymously assigned to each other as a songwriting prompt. On Sunday, August 6, participants will come together at the Ould Sod (3373 Adams Ave - back room) as all songs and identities are revealed! The event is open to the music and lyric-loving public! Suggest donation of $10 to help cover event logistics (sound, etc.). Participating artists are Astra Kelly, Ernie Garcia, Faith Hwang, Lady July, Lindsay White, Mark Montijo, Michelle Lu, Miro Imani, Lizzie Wann (spoken word), Rachel Hall, Rob Deez, Story & Tune, Josh Weinstein

Angus Cloud's portrayal of Fez, a thoughtful and laconic drug dealer on HBO's Euphoria, endeared him to fans and launched a career that was still rising. He died Monday at age 25.

A career retrospective for the Oakland-based Chinese-American painter, who died on Aug. 7, opens at the National Portrait Gallery on August 27.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encore Saturday, May 16 at 6 p.m. on KPBS TV. Henry Louis Gates maps the family trees of pop icon Cyndi Lauper and actors Jamie Chung and Danny Trejo, exploring records in Italy, Korea, and Mexico to uncover ancestors whose stories were lost when their families immigrated to America.

These are the first new Black Mirror episodes since before the pandemic. The show continues to be among the best anthology TV series ever made.

Iliza Shlesinger is an award-winning comedian, actor, writer, producer and author, selling out theaters around the globe with a devoted fan base who are known for creating their own Iliza-inspired swag to wear to her shows. Iliza coined the term "Elder Millennial" in her eponymous 2018’s "Elder Millennial", which is also the subject of "Iliza Shlesinger: Over & Over", her “fan-u-mentary” giving fans an inside look into her life on tour. Her other specials are "Unveiled" (2019), "Confirmed Kills" (2016), "Freezing Hot" (2015) and "War Paint" (2013). In 2022, Netflix released her 6th stand-up special "Hot Forever" and her second book "All Things Aside" was published. Her podcast, "AIA: Ask Iliza Anything on Earwolf" is a fan favorite and features Iliza giving out her barefaced life advice to fans' questions. Next, she’ll launch Iliza’s Locals a three-episode series highlighting 18 of her favorite L.A. comedians. The series will stream exclusively on the 800 Pound Gorilla platform April 4 before moving over to YouTube April 28. Iliza wrote and starred in the Netflix Rom-Con movie "Good On Paper" and played opposite Mark Wahlberg in the #1 Netflix film "Spenser Confidential". She also appeared in the critically acclaimed indie drama "Pieces of a Woman" with Vanessa Kirby. Other credits include, "Instant Family", starring Wahlberg and Rose Byrne, and "The Iliza Shlesinger Sketch Show", a comedy series she created and starred in for Netflix. In March 2020, in response to the pandemic, she and her husband, Chef/James Beard Award nominated author Noah Galuten, launched "Don't Panic Pantry" as a way to encourage people to stay at home and flatten the curve. The fun, follow-along at-home cooking show streamed live via Iliza’s Instagram and Facebook page with more than 250 episodes. It has been featured "TODAY Show, The Talk", and has been sponsored by companies like Le Creuset, Dansk and Bob's Red Mill. "The Don't Panic Pantry Cookbook" published in January of 2023. Iliza’s first book, "Girl Logic: The Genius and the Absurdity" (Hachette Book Group) was a subversively funny collection of essays offering her unique perspective on women's behavior. She recently guest hosted Jimmy Kimmel Live and previously hosted her own limited run late night talk show "Truth & Iliza" on Freeform. She is the only female and youngest comedian to hold the title of NBC's Last Comic Standing. Iliza regularly supports a variety of causes including Team Rubicon, Cystic Fibrosis, various environmental causes, and has performed abroad several times with the USO. She lives in Los Angeles, California with her husband Noah, their newborn daughter Sierra Mae and their Chinese rescue dog, Tian Fu. Connect with Iliza Shlesinger on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Through this weekend, the first significant arctic outbreak of winter is affecting most of the country. Wind, flooding rain, and some tornado warnings have been issued across the U.S.

The VA is preventing veterans from receiving outside medical treatments–that’s in part two of an inewsource investigation. In San Diego, the VA refused payments for ketamine treatments for dozens of veterans with severe depression because it couldn’t keep track of paperwork. Meanwhile, the Council on American-Islamic Relations has released its annual report on bullying of Muslim children in California schools – and the news is not good. Plus, SANDAG’s mile by mile tax proposal explained.

Join us at Covewood for a custom five-course wine and pairing dinner led by Founder of JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery, Justin Baldwin. After an extensive land search in 1981, Justin was drawn to a parcel of land high up in the mountains west of Paso Robles mountains. There, he found a combination of ancient calcareous soils, elevation to assist in achieving full ripeness on the vine and a stunning setting to settle his family and pursue his dream. Since it’s inception, Justin has focused his efforts on producing world class Bordeaux style blends from the estate. He is one of the earliest producers of that style in the New World and his efforts have been rewarded with past and present vintages earning 90+ points by the major wine trade publications. Experience a beautiful evening on the bay with the legendary Justin Baldwin and enjoy Executive Chef Roy specially curated dishes paired with our favorite selected vintages of JUSTIN Wine. Menu coming soon. Seats are very limited. Purchase yours today. San Diego Mission Bay Resort is on Facebook + Instagram

The American Motorhead Motorcycle Art Show will be held Saturday, July 30 from 5 P.M. to 10 P.M. at Prohibition Brewing Co., located at 2004 East Vista Way in Vista, Calif., 92084. The show will be open to the public and proceeds will benefit equipment for Scripps Health’s perinatology program for women experiencing high-risk pregnancies. The family-friendly event will feature motorcycle-themed works of art for sale by painters, leather designers, illustrators and other artists. Local vendors will donate a variety of prizes for raffle drawings, and artists will donate their talents to produce custom skateboard decks for a silent auction. Admission to the art show is free, and raffle tickets, food and beverages and works of art will be available for purchase. Guests can enjoy live music by 8-Track Highway, as well as Prohibition Brewing Co.’s full dining menu and wide selection of craft beers. The show is presented by American Motorhead Design & Illustration and sponsored by Law Tigers Motorcycle Lawyers and Prohibition Brewing Co. For more information, follow @AmericanMotorhead on Facebook or Instagram, or call 760-503-4557.