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Watch Friday, June 26, 2026 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream the album on Spotify. On the bitterly cold winter night devoted fans huddled together outside the Angel Orensanz Center for a chance to see Grammy award winner Patty Griffin perform songs from her new album for the first time. The historic converted synagogue’s neo-gothic arches were lit with the warm glow of candlelight as Griffin’s singular voice filled the room, accompanied by new band members and longtime players alike.

Stream now with KPBS+ / Encore Monday, July 20, 2026 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV. We go back a century to see the history of a South Bay Community that was once a tiny settlement along the road to Tijuana; discover a history timeline next to the trolley tracks downtown; see a celebration of art in Escondido, and view parts of a classic silent movie filmed in Carrizo Gorge. Plus, the story of the Leaning Smokestack of the Union Brickyard.

Gather together on the eve of the Summer Solstice as The Chapel at Liberty Station is transformed into a sanctuary of light and sound. Ritual:Solstice is an immersive one-night experience where art, music, and movement converge to mark the turning of the season. Experience immersive art installations from Ten Six Pines along with live music from Future is Color jazz cat Riva and choreography and dance by Beth Guerrette and company. A sensory experience built around the sacred act of transition, offered to San Diego for one night only. An elevated art experience and one of a kind event. Specialty cocktails by Snake Oil Cocktail Co. Additional details to be announced. Tickets: $35 in advance, $45 at the door. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Performances begin at 8:30 p.m. Limited capacity.

First, following recent allegations made against Cesar Chavez, we’ll tell you how Governor Newsom and some San Diego local leaders reacted to the news. Then, the San Diego City Council passed a resolution defining antisemitism. Also, we’ll tell you about new guidelines set by the Encinitas Arts Commission and the impact they could have. Plus, the story of a local duo who just put out a children’s book centered around Persian New Year.

Rapper, music producer and activist Boots Riley follows "Sorry to Bother You" with the audacious fashion-world satire "I Love Boosters."

Spend an unforgettable evening with Ted Leitner—the legendary voice of the San Diego Padres—as he shares stories from a lifetime behind the microphone. Hosted by the San Diego History Center, this lively, free-flowing conversation will feature Ted at his very best: candid, witty, and wonderfully unpredictable. Drawing from his memoir "Ted Talks," he’ll revisit the personalities, pivotal games, and behind-the-scenes moments that helped shape San Diego’s sports history—along with a few stories that never made it on the air. Doors open at 6 p.m. for refreshments and a special viewing of vintage Padres memorabilia from the History Center’s archives—an up-close look at artifacts spanning decades of San Diego baseball. A perfect evening for Padres fans, storytellers, and lovers of the game. Tickets General Admission: $35 Members: $25 San Diego History Center on Facebook / Instagram

This weekend in the arts: Lots of new visual art celebrating printmaking, architecture, the Barrio Logan neighborhood, found art shape-shifters, and longtime public art collaborators; plus Sudan Archives, poetry and sound, Britten's "Sea Interludes," costume designer Edith Head on stage, Ephrat Asherie Dance, a book festival, Tết Festival and more.

Park for free in the Civic Center Parking Lot and come paint next to the fountain in front of the library. You could venture street-side or focus on the palms, nearby church or even OMA. So many options. Restrooms in the library. Open to All Levels! Whether you're a seasoned plein air painter or just starting your artistic journey, this event is for you! Beginners and experienced painters can find fresh inspiration in the urban and natural landscape. How to Participate: Register for the event on the San Diego Plein Air Painters Meetup Group site: https://www.meetup.com/painter-86/ Bring your painting supplies, easel, and canvases. Don't forget sunscreen and a hat for the California sun! This is a non-instructional event. Paint to your heart's content and enjoy the dynamic surroundings. Become an OMA Artist Alliance Member: Join and learn more about Artist Alliance and the activities at Oceanside Museum of Art at: https://oma-onliner.org/membership/ Ticket Prices: Artist Alliance Member: Free Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

The museum’s basement restoration shop repairs and makes exacting replicas of airplanes, engines and more.

Fred Hersch is a seminal figure in modern jazz piano who has shaped the art form for more than three decades as an improviser, composer, bandleader, and educator. Hailed by Vanity Fair as “the most arrestingly innovative pianist in jazz” and by The New Yorker as “a living legend,” he is a seventeen-time GRAMMY® nominee and recipient of major honors including the Doris Duke Artist Award and multiple Jazz Journalists Association awards. He is a devoted educator who has taught at New England Conservatory, The Juilliard School, and the New School, while giving master classes worldwide. His impact on a new generation of jazz pianists is profound, shaping artists from Brad Mehldau to Sullivan Fortner, prompting Jason Moran to call him “like LeBron James on the basketball court — perfection.” Fred Hersch on Facebook / Instagram