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The adventures of a precocious 6-year-old and his stuffed tiger debuted on November 18, 1985. NPR's Renee Montagne spoke with the comic strip's editor, Lee Salem, in 2005.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+. Join the American Pops Orchestra and Music Director Luke Frazier to pay tribute to the unforgettable male characters and beloved songs that have defined musical theater throughout the decades. Featuring Christian Borle, Jacob Gutierrez, Christopher Jackson, Telly Leung, Norm Lewis, Alexis Michelle, Matthew Morrison, Nic Rouleau, André De Shields and Paulo Szot.

This weekend in the arts in San Diego: binational artist PANCA, Anna Stump's iconic "Mojaveland" mini golf art installation, Barrio Art Crawl, short stories, "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike" and more.

Please join UPAC on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, from 4:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. at The Baja Room in Marina Village for Taste of Culture! UPAC’s Taste of Culture is an event where you can sample a variety of dishes from around the world as prepared by UPAC’s Diversity Catering youth, as well as enjoy multicultural performances, check out incredible art pieces created from UPAC’s youth programs, and mingle. Whether you’re a foodie looking to try new flavors or simply want to support UPAC’s vital programs, this event is perfect for you. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to expand your palate and celebrate Uniting People Across Cultures!

Vanguard Culture’s 2-day creative industry symposium explores the role of the arts in fostering a more livable and inspiring future. From the impact of AI technology on the creative sector to fundraising in uncertain times, mental health, leadership, and beyond, this event offers essential tools and insights for creative professionals. Designed for industry professionals from film, theatre, dance, visual arts, fashion, music and more. Participate in dynamic workshops, thought-provoking panel discussions, portfolio reviews, and unparalleled networking opportunities designed to forge connections across industries and inspire hope for the future of humanity. Produced by Vanguard Culture in partnership with The Soap Factory, Art.Power.Equity, the San Diego Museum Council, Better APC, Mental Wellness for Artists, Caring for Mama, San Diego Art Matters, Creative Youth Development Network, San Diego Union-Tribune, KPBS Arts, the San Diego Tourism Authority, and the City of San Diego’s Department of Cultural Affairs. SAT. October 4, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (in-person at the Soap Factory) SUN. October 5, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (virtually via YouTube) Vanguard Culture on Facebook / Instagram

Composer and sound artist Sam Dunscombe surrounds audiences in an acousmonium–an immersive “loudspeaker orchestra” of more than two dozen custom-positioned speakers. First developed in the 1970s by the Groupe de Recherches Musicales in Paris, the acousmonium was designed to project electroacoustic music in space—treating each speaker as an individual voice in a vast sonic field. Dunscombe’s hand-built system transforms the room into a living architecture of sound, where tones move, swirl, and morph depending on where you stand. The program features spectral soundscapes and textural explorations that invite audiences to walk, turn, and listen from multiple perspectives, making each seat a unique vantage point. It’s a rare opportunity to experience sound not just as music, but as a three-dimensional environment you can inhabit. Visit: https://www.projectblanksd.org/salty-series-2026 Sam Dunscombe on Instagram

Don't miss the fun and the flavor! Check out some of our chili makers and get that mouth watering. Sunday, December 7 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 32nd Street & Thorn Street North Park, San Diego This is a free-to-attend event with live music, a kids zone, booze garden, food trucks and artisan vendors! Buy tickets to participate in the EPIC chili Cook-Off and get a pass for 5 tastes - then you be the judge of who will get the fame and glory and Best Chili trophy this year. Visit: sonofestchilicookoff.com/ SoNo Fest & Chili Cook-Off on Facebook / Instagram

On September 10 at 4 p.m. PT (7 p.m. ET), author Kwame Alexander and ACOUSTIC ROOSTER producers Julius Harper and Nicole Velez will host a webinar for educators, librarians, and stations that celebrates the power of music, storytelling, and the arts in early childhood education! Attendees will learn how ACOUSTIC ROOSTER went from a beloved children’s book to a top-rated new PBS KIDS special and animated shorts, and why jazz education and performing arts are so critical to young children’s development. Attendees will also get access to FREE multimedia resources from PBS KIDS, and lots of fresh ideas on how to incorporate jazz and performing arts activities into their classroom or library story hours. Books by Kwame Alexander will be raffled to five lucky attendees!

This is the first time Pantone has chosen a shade of white. The company says it's "a lofty white that serves as a symbol of calming influence in a society rediscovering the value of quiet reflection."

SDFC will host the second-seeded Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday with a chance to play for the MLS Cup on the line.