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In Steven Soderbergh's new dark comedy, Ian McKellen plays a famous painter, and Michaela Coel is an art restorer hired to infiltrate his home by his greedy grown-up children.

All are invited to the 2025 Fellowship Forum - a showcase of cinematic creativity produced by Fellows of the Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts at UC San Diego. Fellowships are a cornerstone of The Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts, fostering engagement, exploration, and innovation in film. They support students, faculty, and staff from across the UC San Diego academic community, providing funding or access to professional production equipment, helping bring bold cinematic ideas to life. The Fellowship Forum shines a spotlight on the diverse artistic visions and contemplative research produced by the fellows, offering audiences an inspiring look into the creative work shaping the future of cinematic arts. The event will feature a dynamic three-part program, blending film clips with lively panel discussions in 40-minute sessions, concluding with a reception of light refreshments. This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP! 2025 Featured Fellows: - Jamil Baldwin – Faculty: Visual Arts / FILM: "OWED" - Sophia Cleary – Graduate Student: Visual Arts / FILM: "A Doll's House" - James DeLisio '25 – Alumni: Cognitive Science, Film Studies / FILM: "Lobsteropolis" - Lennon Lilienthal- Wynn '25 – Alumni: Visual Arts – Media / FILM: "Killjoy" - Alexander Lowe '25 – Alumni: Visual Arts – Media / FILM: "If It's Not Love" - Wentao Ma – Graduate Student: Literature / RESEARCH: "Towards A Theory of Media Care in East Asia" - Myles Ortiz-Green – Graduate Student: Music / FILM: "The Month Between April and May" - Blake Riesenfeld – Undergraduate Student: Visual Arts – Media / FILM: "Closure" - Joe Riley – Graduate Student: Visual Arts, Interdisciplinary Environmental Research / FILM: "R/V: Research Vessel" - Jorge Sánchez Cruz – Faculty: Literature / RESEARCH: "The Queer Sonic in Teo Hernández" - Hande Sever – Graduate Student: Visual Arts / FILM: "In Search of 'My Beloved Pauline'" - Robert Twomey – Faculty: Visual Arts, Arthur C. Clarke Center for Human Imagination / FILM: "Becoming BFFs: Developing Cinematic Autoethnography with a Robot Dog" >> Preview Projects Online: https://surajisranicenter.ucsd.edu/events/fellowship-forum/2025/index.html Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts on Instagram

Watch Friday, July 31, 2026 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream on YouTube. In the heart of the revitalized Downtown Los Angeles district, fans packed into the breathtaking former Archdiocese cathedral Vibiana for a rare intimate set by Aimee Mann in a stripped-down, trio line-up.

KPBS obtained a letter from Rachael Borrelli, the assistant director of San Diego County Animal Services, in which she apologized for an obscene recording of her calling for more dogs to be euthanized.

San Diego Ballet’s residency begins with a program honoring SDMA’s ongoing "Art of the Americas" exhibition. The performance features Aaron Copland’s "Appalachian Spring," reimagined by Velasco, along with "Three Latin American Sketches." October 24 @ 7 p.m. October 25 @ 8 p.m. October 26 @ 2 p.m. San Diego Ballet on Facebook / Instagram

The Valentine’s Day experience at Borrego Rooftop Kitchen + Cocktails will begin with a specialty cocktail, Strawberry Fields, crafted with gin, St-Germain elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, honey syrup and simple syrup, priced at $17. For the main course, the rooftop restaurant will offer a featured entrée of seared steak and scallops served atop a corn puree with charred Brussels sprouts and balsamic drizzle, delivering a refined take on classic surf and turf, priced at $36. The evening will finish on a sweet note with a strawberry cheesecake, available exclusively for Valentine’s Day, priced at $8. In addition to the Valentine’s Day specials, guests will be able to enjoy Borrego’s signature menu selections, including a shareable charcuterie board with house-made Barely Buzzed cheese, Drunken Goat cheese and Brie, served with prosciutto, Marcona almonds, olives, capicola and honeycomb, priced at $18; mango shrimp ceviche with cucumber, cilantro, jalapeño and avocado served with tostadas, priced at $18; and steak frites, a tender chipotle-glazed flat iron paired with waffle fries and chimichurri, priced at $32; among other elevated options. Borrego Rooftop Kitchen + Cocktails offers panoramic views of the city skyline and intimate seating areas with stunning views of downtown San Diego and Petco Park. Reservations and more information are available by calling 619-727-4000 or by visiting BorregoRooftopSanDiego.com. Borrego Rooftop Kitchen + Cocktails is on Instagram and Facebook at @BorregoRooftop.

Premieres Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+. Test cook Morgan Bolling grills up some Lamb Burgers for host Bridget Lancaster. Equipment expert Hannah Crowley and host Julia Collin Davison talk about grill cookware. And test cook Christie Morrison makes Sweet Potato Fritters with Feta, Dill, and Cilantro for Julia.

The United States will slap taxes of 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 countries accounting for 99% of U.S. imports, charging that they have inadequately enforced bans on goods produced by forced labor.

Get ready to wine, dine, and dance the night away with your special someone at our Valentine's Dinner & Dance event! Come join us for a romantic evening at Sapphire Restaurant and Banquet on February 14, 2026 at 8 p.m. Indulge in a delicious meal, enjoy live music, and create unforgettable memories together. Don't miss out on this enchanting event! Grab your dancing shoes and get ready for a night filled with love and laughter. See you there! Tickets include welcome drink, full dinner, desserts, soft drinks Dinner served 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. Visit: https://sapphiresd.com/san-diego-rancho-bernardo-sapphire-restaurant-and-banquet-events Sapphire (Banquet, Restaurant & Bar) on Instagram and Facebook

Join us for the public opening of the second "Reflections" Showcase! On view at the Gordon Gray Gallery from July 31 through August 24, the "Reflections" showcase features artwork by many of this year’s "Reflections" participants. This group of lifelong learners explored a variety of techniques and media, drawing inspiration from works in MCASD’s permanent collection and special exhibitions. About "Reflections" "Reflections" is an art-making workshop series designed for adults aged 55 and over. From August 2024 to July 2025, participants joined MCASD Educators to tour the galleries, engage in lively discussions, and create original artworks inspired by what they saw. The program fosters a welcoming space for critical thinking, learning, exploration, and creativity. "Reflections" is generously supported by the C.J. & Dot Stafford Memorial Trust, E.A. Michelson Philanthropy, and The Tippett Foundation. Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego on Facebook / Instagram