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Corteo, the most enchanting arena production from Cirque du Soleil is back in North America and heading to San Diego, set to charm audiences. This unique production, directed by Daniele Finzi Pasca, first premiered in Montreal under the Big Top in April 2005. Since its creation, the show has amazed over 10 million spectators, in 20 countries, on four continents. Corteo will be presented at the Pechanga Arena for seven shows only from Wednesday, September 6 to Sunday, September 10, 2023.

Matteo Messina Denaro died on Monday in a hospital prison ward several months after being captured following decades on the run, Italian state radio said.

Philippine officials vowed Monday to remove a floating barrier placed by China's coast guard to prevent Filipino fishing boats from entering a disputed lagoon in the South China Sea.

A return visit from French-born composer/guitarist Stéphane Wrembel – one of the most highly regarded guitarists in the world specializing in the style of iconic gypsy jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt. Learning his craft among the Gypsies at campsites in the French countryside, Stéphane has had a remarkable career, touring the world & releasing 16 albums. His band includes: Josh Kaye guitar, Ari Folman-Cohen bass, Nick Anderson drums, & special guest Daisy Castro violin. Stephane's original compositions have been featured in three of Woody Allen’s movies including Vicki Cristina Barcelona & Midnight in Paris. The New York Times says "Perhaps the most creative improviser in Gypsy jazz today, Mr. Wrembel plays the guitar with a rich and colorful lyricism." Follow on Social Media! Facebook + Instagram

Jazz saxophonist Charles Lloyd performs with his Ocean Trio, filled out by guitarist Anthony Wilson and pianist Gerald Clayton. Bassist Larry Grenadier will be joins as a special guest. Lloyd is widely revered as one of the greatest living jazz artists, having played the world’s leading festivals and stages throughout a remarkable seven-decade career. The concert will not be held at the Athenaeum, but will take place at the Irwin M. Jacobs Qualcomm Auditorium in Sorrento Mesa. This 85th birthday celebration is an opportunity to hear a jazz legend still in his prime backed by an excellent crew. Follow on Social Media! Facebook + Instgram

Former child prodigy pianist Rossina Grieco will perform a special concert comprising J.S. Bach’s Partita No. 2 in C minor, BWV 826, Mozart’s Piano Sonata No. 13 in B-flat major, K. 333, Chopin’s 24 Preludes, Op. 28, and a Mephisto Waltz by Liszt. Grieco has toured extensively throughout Europe, Asia, and the Americas performing in venues such as Lincoln Center, Shanghai Oriental Art Center, and Sherwood Hall, working alongside artists such as Dmitri Bashkirov, Richard Goode, Gábor Takács-Nagy, Yu Long, Dame Fanny Waterman, Gary Graffman, Eleanor Sokoloff, Fu Cong, and more. She has won many awards, including the Ihnatowycz Prize in Piano. Born and raised in La Jolla, she made her solo piano debut with the San Diego Symphony to a sold-out Copley Symphony Hall at age 8, in 2003. She most recently performed in Koerner Hall of the Royal Conservatory’s Glenn Gould School in Toronto. Concertgoers can choose to purchase a ticket that includes an after-concert dinner with Grieco. Follow on Social Media: Instagram + TikTok

Six young activists are due Wednesday at the European Court of Human Rights, where they're accusing 32 governments of violating their human rights for failing to adequately address climate change.

Hollywood production has been halted for months as actors and writers have been on strike. Now, the writers are headed back to work.

A surprising climate deal was announced last week in the Senate and Congressman Scott Peters talks about why the passage of the climate and economic bill is important for San Diego. Then, KPBS environment reporter Erik Anderson on what local climate activists are saying about the bill. Next, a new Voice of San Diego report finds women in the military are more than twice as likely to take their own lives as civilians. Then, the Space Force is abandoning traditional physical fitness assessments and instead outfitting troops with fitness trackers. Next, a plea in a federal case involving a pornagraphic sex trafficking ring. Finally, an excerpt of the latest episode of KPBS's "Port of Entry" podcast explores how a company of Mexican and U.S. artists use theater, music, movement and play to actively engage their audiences in conversations about life along the border.

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