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If you have kids in your life who are ready to broaden their book horizons we have recommendations for you! Here you'll find tried-and-true picture books, chapter books, and YA, all published in 2025.

A look back at SDCC 2025's highlights and tips for celebrating pop culture all year long.

In a 2005 interview, the actor said that in his twenties, he was carrying the load of "everyone's masterpieces." He worked closely with directors including Akira Kurosawa and Masaki Kobayashi.

A research scientist is on the run from hitmen in this thrilling film. Set in 1977 Brazil, The Secret Agent captures the daily realities and surreal absurdities of life in an authoritarian state.

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV. Journey into the heart of America's majestic redwood forests and explore the secrets of the tallest and some of the oldest living beings on Earth.

Drag performers say Twitch has become a thriving space for their art since the start of the pandemic. That growth was reflected at TwitchCon in San Diego earlier this month.

The Nikon Tour is stopping in San Diego, bringing hands-on photography experiences to creators of all levels. Attendees can test-drive the Z5II and Z50II cameras during curated photo walks, workshops, and content creation meetups at iconic local spots. Featured Nikon Creators for the San Diego stop include: - Kirill Umrikhin – award-winning photographer and content creator - Mickey Strand – portrait and product photographer, retired PHC - Weston Fuller – commercial advertising and fine art photographer These Nikon Creators will lead sessions on technique, gear, and creative storytelling. San Diego Area Schedule: Thursday, October 2: Photo Walks at Mission Beach Capture the fast action of beach volleyball with Nikon Creator Kirill Umrikhin for one of three free guided photowalks along the Mission Beach Boardwalk. Friday, October 3: Guided Workshops at George’s Camera Attend one of three free photography workshops at George’s Camera on Clairemont Mesa Boulevard led by photographer Mickey Strand. Saturday, October 4: Photo Walks at Balboa Park Take a stroll through this beautiful park in central San Diego with Nikon Creator Kirill Umrikhin during one of three free guided photowalks. Sunday, October 5: Photo Walks at Robb Field Skatepark Join Nikon Creator Kirill Umrikhin for one of three free guided photowalks at this action-packed skatepark near Ocean Beach. Monday, October 6: Photo Walks at Sunset Cliffs Dramatic coastal landscapes and sweeping ocean views await in these free guided photowalks along the western shoreline of the Point Loma peninsula. Cost: Free (registration required) Register: nikonusa.com/tour NikonUSA on Facebook / Instagram

After releasing two albums in 2025, rap's great modern philosopher and griot is having one of his best-ever runs. He may not have all the answers, but his questions are everything we need right now.

Enjoy the world’s largest all-women’s surf, music & lifestyle festival Sept 19–21 in Oceanside! Admission is FREE! Super Girl Surf Festival is bringing a full weekend of women’s surf, sports, music and empowerment to Oceanside, California. Watch 100 of the world’s top female surfers compete and 1,500 women competing across 10 different sports just steps from the Oceanside Pier. Enjoy an action-packed festival village filled with interactive brand activations, female art expositions, a female leadership panel, female-led health and fitness classes, and FREE live music from artists like Lupe Fiasco, Plain White T’s, Artikal Sound System, Surfer Girl, Pearl, and Jakob Nowell of Sublime. Admission is completely free and open to the public. Join us at the Oceanside Pier for an unforgettable community celebration of female strength and confidence. Full schedule and updates available on the event site and socials (@SuperGirlPro).

"A spark of seduction, a kiss of old toad, a journey down an untravelled road..." Conjure a realm of enchantment where words slip off page’s edge—spellcasting your fantasies to dance alive before your very eyes with this immersive theater show set in an illustrious bordello. Enter The Poetry Brothel. A glamorous cabaret featuring the most thought-provoking, thrill-arousing poets accompanied by burlesque dancers, variety acts, and a live jazz band. Plus, there are opportunities to choose your own adventure, have unique and mysterious encounters, and connect with dazzling artists along the way. The allure of these sultry specters creates a magic so enticing, our poets possess powers to undress your mind and plunge into your innermost desires—leaving you "Spellbound." The Experience: - Cocktail Hour with the Characters - Live Stage Show with Seductive Poetry & Vaudeville - Intimate Private Poetry Readings - Interactive Vendors: Intimacy Oracle, Body Painting, Typewriter Poetry, Mystics, Tarot Reading, Art - Live Jazz & Cabaret Inspired Music - Afterparty Tickets Will Sell Out Early Join San Diego’s sizzling debut show at Park & Rec, a venue reminiscent of the glamorous nightlife of Bourbon Street, nestled in University Heights for an unforgettable immersive literary cabaret show. The Poetry Brothel is a 17-year-running immersive literary cabaret with chapters across the country—including Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, and Boston—and even around the globe. A collective of artists and poets with a mission to uplift our communities. Part of proceeds will benefit nonprofit GLITS. Blending poetry and vaudeville, intimacy and immersion, cabaret and activism, The Poetry Brothel is a show like no other. Whether you're a poet yourself, a fan of the art, or a lover of theatre, immersive experiences, or club culture—this show has something to delight everyone. The “Madam” presents a rotating cast of poets “erupting into verse in public and luring guests into back rooms for private readings,” as described in The New Yorker. For Front VIP Table booking and questions, email sarina@poetrysocietyny.org The Poetry Brothel on Facebook / Instagram