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Stream now with the PBS app / Watch Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. As the Ice Age glaciers melted, prehistoric Europe bloomed with surprisingly sophisticated art. From Ireland to France, Scotland to the Greek Isles, we traverse that mystical world of mighty megaliths, torchlit cave paintings, magical goddesses, and wrinkled bog people. We stand in awe as a massive tomb is radiated by a dramatic beam of sunlight and listen to ritual horns that still play today.

Lately, artists are reaching back in time to revisit and retain the spirit of a younger self, opening a door to another world for both themselves and their listeners.

Come join the excitement at the 2025 San Diego County Fair Opening Ceremony on June 11, 2025 from 10:45 a.m. - 11 a.m. at the O'Brien Gate Join our team as we launch opening day with fanfare. Let the Summer Pet-tacular begin as we kick off 20 days of summer fun at the San Diego County Fair! The 2025 San Diego County Fair is open June 11 through July 6 (closed Mondays & Tuesdays) The Fair is open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. each day. Gate entrances close at 10 p.m. Exhibit buildings, Shopping halls and Family Funville close at 10 p.m.; bars close at 10:30 p.m. Many activities — like rides and games — stay open later, depending on crowd size. As the summer sun sets over the blue Pacific, the lights of the Ferris Wheel provide a magical backdrop to the Fair's largest venue—the Corona Grandstand Stage featuring the Toyota Summer Concerts Series. The stellar entertainment line-up features a variety of classic favorites and shooting stars, all aimed to appeal to a wide variety of music lovers. These shows all include same-day admission to the San Diego County Fair. For the best seats in the house, purchase tickets early. Times are subject to change; please check back before you attend for the most accurate information. San Diego County Fair on Facebook / Instagram / X

Mission Valley will host a special Sensory Bunny event to give children with special needs and their families the opportunity to enjoy a visit and private photo session with the Easter Bunny on Sunday, April 6, from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. (before the center opens). The Easter Bunny will be found in his beautiful springtime home in the kiosk outside Claire’s. Reservations are required for the Sensory Bunny event To learn more about this and other upcoming events at Mission Valley, visit https://www.mission-valley.com/events. WHEN: Sunday, April 6 - Sensory Photos: 10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. (Before the Center Opens) - Traditional Photos: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. (After the Center Opens)

Two years after the oil deal was signed, it collapsed — with the Taliban accusing the Chinese company of breaching the contract and some Chinese employees likening the Taliban's actions to robbery.

Classics 4 Kids Gala - Join us in a heartfelt celebration as we honor the lasting impact of Classics 4 Kids. Help under-resourced students access transformative music education programs! Visit Classics 4 Kids on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for a Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai (kami = paper; shibai = theater). A storyteller stands behind a little wooden theater, also known as a storybox, and reveals a series of illustrations that tell a tale. This program is recommended for ages 3-5. Presented by Write Out Loud. Visit: Mission Valley Branch Library

Civil rights lawyers say many migrant detainees in Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" are being barred from meeting regularly with attorneys and are being held in dangerous conditions.

Vocal luminary Cécile McLorin Salvant returns to SummerFest with an ensemble of superstar performers to reimagine early music, jazz, and folk in a boundary-blurring exploration. The three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning singer explores the world of Baroque music and transforms it into something contemporary, exciting, and truly captivating. Visit: https://theconrad.org/events/book-of-ayres/ La Jolla Music Society on Instagram and Facebook

In Greece, fewer babies means difficult decisions, especially on remote islands where low birth rates are forcing some schools to close and raising questions about the future of island culture.