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The Music Company (TMC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit music studio located in the heart of Pacific Beach, offers innovative programs and services to empower local musicians and build a thriving community of independent artists. As part of its commitment to San Diego’s vibrant music scene, TMC hosts Open Jam Sessions, every other Thursday evening throughout the year. Thursday Night Jam Sessions are free, open-to-the-public events that provide local musicians with a creative space to collaborate, improvise, and celebrate the diverse San Diego music community. For more information about Jam Sessions and other TMC programs, or to support TMC and local artists with a tax-deductible donation, visit www.tmcmusic.org. TMC San Diego - The Music Company on Facebook / Instagram

Our top picks for classical music and jazz in San Diego this season: A world-class cellist; music, art and kinetic energy; Japanese drums and dance; a week of jazz piano; and cinematic chamber music.

Banksy has been unveiling stencils and installations depicting animals at different spots around the city every day for more than a week, leaving fans and art critics guessing as to their meaning.

Artificial intelligence has revolutionized the virtual world. But reality bytes.

Reception: Sat. June 8, 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. “Bonita Paint-Out” with Mehl Lawson: Friday, June 7 p.m. at 9 a.m. Art Materials Swap: Sat. June 8 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Juror: Jean Stern, Director Emeritus of the Irvine Museum. The museum is honored to welcome Mr. Stern, the preeminent authority of California Plein Art History, to jury for the annual Plein air exhibition in 2024 Artists in the Exhibition: Liz Abeyta, Geoff Allen, Drew Bandish, Brian Belfield, Julie Bradbury-Bennett, Gloria Chadwick, Lorraine Marie Cote, Brian Gibson, Danny Griego, Karen Haub, Carolyn Hesse-Low, Marie Huggin, Michelva Hutchinson, Justine Javes, Rose Ireland, Margaret Larlham, Mehl Lawson, Fan Li, Shuang Li, Kevin Liddell, Rod Lingren, Chrysanne Lowe, Lester Machado, Lisa Colette Martin, Nathan McCall, Carmelita Molina, Mark Nakananishi, Carol Perrington, Lisa Passin, Jean Petaja, Kathryn Peterson, Nina Pierson, Jeff Remmer, Dot Renshaw, Jenny Rivera, Grace Schlesier, Lynne Schulnk, Gina Sheehan, Sarah Sullivan, Majorie Taylor, Christa Thurber, Joyce Trinh, Minnie Valero, Lydia Velarde, Colleen Veneri, Jami Wright Sketchbooks with members of San Diego Urban Sketchers Beyond the Borders is an exhibition and a collaborative effort between the California Art Club San Diego Chapter, the Salmagundi San Diego Chapter, San Diego Watercolor Society, Desert Plein Air Association, San Diego Urban Sketchers, Oceanside Museum of Art, San Diego Plein. Air Painters Meet Up Group, Temecula Art Guilt, Fallbrook Art Guild, Coronado and the Bonita Museum and Cultural Center. Joyce Trinh, exhibition coordinator, California Art Club San Diego. "Beyond the Border, en Plein Air" takes visitors on a visual journey starting from the public parks, regional and national parks, into neighborhoods, past historical sites of architectural marvel, along the bay, and the serene Pacific shoreline. The journey concludes with a tranquil finale at the dock, leaving a lasting impression of the journey's diverse landscapes. This journey, much like the artistic process, is a transformative one where each step reveals new perspectives and insights. The exhibition offers a space where plein air artists share their unique interpretations of the world around them. Each painting is the artist's experience, inviting viewers to pause and reflect. The time and consideration given by each artist enriches the public's understanding of the artistic journey, making the exhibition a shared experience of discovery and appreciation. Thank you for highlighting the beauty of this artistic en plein air painting voyage. For more information visit: bonitahistoricalsociety.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Local students get their chance to share the films they created through the Reel Voices program on the big screen. Plus, a hometown filmmaker returns to showcase his own movie.

Start practicing your paper airplane folding now because Ben Folds is bringing his Paper Airplane Request tour to the Epstein Family Amphitheater! Fans during each of the shows will be invited to launch their song requests to the stage via paper airplanes. Widely regarded as one of the major music influencers of our generation, the Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter-composer has created an enormous body of genre-bending music that includes pop albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums, and numerous collaborative records. For the past three decades, he’s toured as a pop artist, while also performing with some of the world’s greatest symphony orchestras. A New York Times Best Selling author and podcast host, Ben also composes for film, tv and theatre, guest stars in films and TV, and serves as the Artistic Advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. A longtime advocate for arts and music education funding, Ben launched a music education charitable initiative in his native state of North Carolina entitled “Keys For Kids,” which provides funds and keyboards to existing nonprofits that provide free or affordable music lessons to interested school-age children. On the national level, he’s active as a member of Americans For The Arts and the Arts Action Fund. For more information visit: artpower.ucsd.edu Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

From the KPBS holiday arts guide: Playwright Anna Ouyang Moench's new comedy follows a young actor who returns to the same local theater production of "A Christmas Carol" year after year — though his roles change as he ages. Moench, part of the writing room for Apple TV+'s "Severance," has a knack for writing powerful and relatable character-driven plays like the recent Moxie Theatre production of "Birds of North America." Details: Nov. 19 - Dec. 15. La Jolla Playhouse, 2910 La Jolla Village Dr., La Jolla. $30+. —Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS From the organizers: By Anna Ouyang Moench & Directed by Les Waters Christmas, but not as you know it. Leave the little ones at home and gather ‘round for a very Playhouse take on Christmas. "Your Local Theater Presents: A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, Again" is a laugh-out-loud funny and heartfelt story for theatre lovers and holiday enthusiasts alike. Eddie is a young actor, fresh out of Juilliard and ready to make his mark on the American Theatre. His dreams are within reach… sort of. First he’s just going to do this regional production of "A Christmas Carol." As the years pass, Eddie finds himself back at the same local theatre, over and over and over again. Much remains the same: the play, the stage manager, the green room — though Eddie finds himself in different costumes as he ages through the male roles over the course of his career. Anna Ouyang Moench’s comedic and moving new play is a love letter to actors, artists and dreamers of all professions who make sacrifices large and small in service of their work… and ultimately wonder whether it was worth it. Visit: La Jolla Playhouse La Jolla Playhouse on Instagram and Facebook

Looking for conversation starters for the Thanksgiving dinner table? The NPR One team has it covered with podcast recommendations from across public media.

Traffic is a huge problem in Tijuana and San Diego. If you drive around during the day, you will most certainly be caught in a traffic jam. So should we build more roads to ease traffic congestion? In this episode, we wanted to explore what is keeping residents of Tijuana from a better quality of life. The answer took us by surprise. Join us in our conversations with architects and urbanists René Peralta and Sharlinee Ceniceros Toscano, and KPBS’ own Andrew Bowen, to hear their take on what is keeping Tijuanenses from a better quality of life. Nos vemos pronto! Cover Art by Rene Peralta Check out Andrew’s podcast, “Freeway Exit”, here. About Season 6 Port of entry has a fresh new season for you with more rich stories of our border region. This time around, we are spotlighting Shapers and Visionaries of borderlands. Stories of People who are impacting the region and in some cases the world with their work and research. From urbanism to architecture to education and politics and to art and robotics! Listen in and join us! Social media and contact From KPBS , “Port of Entry” tells cross-border stories that connect us. More stories at www.portofentrypod.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/portofentrypodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/portofentrypod Support our show at www.kpbs.org/donate. Search “Port of Entry” in the gifts section to get our sling bag as a thank-you gift. If your business or nonprofit wants to sponsor our show, email corporatesupport@kpbs.org. Text or call the "Port of Entry" team at 619-500-3197 anytime with questions or comments about the show or email us at podcasts@kpbs.org. Credits Hosts: Alan Lilienthal and Natalie González Producer: Julio C. Ortiz Franco Technical Producer/Sound Designer: Adrian Villalobos Editor: Elma Gonzalez Lima Brandao Episodes translated by: Natalie González and Julio C. Ortíz Franco Director of Audio Programming and Operations: Lisa Morrisette-Zapp This program is made possible, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people