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North Park Main Street (NPMS) will host its second annual North Park Music Fest on Saturday, May 27 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday, May 28 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., welcoming live art, interactive experiences, craft beer, craft cocktails, and live music and embodying the eclectic vibe North Park is known for. Tickets are available through here. 1-day tickets for $45 and 2-day tickets for $60. Proceeds from this event benefit North Park Main Street, a non-profit organization committed to the development of the North Park Business Improvement District. Guests can expect a variety of musical performances, including indie, pop rock, hip hop, world music, blues, spoken word performances, jazz, and DJ music. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Opening Reception for "Color Scheming", an Art Exhibition displaying over 95 ready-to-hang original paintings plus refreshments and the fellowship of other art enthusiasts. The Reception will also feature a special showcase of original art and photography by over 20 creative emerging artists from the Just in Time Foster Youth Group, a non-profit organization that provides services and support to youth that have timed out of the foster care system. Both Exhibitions run until July 1. The Gallery is open Wednesday - Sunday, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The paintings can also be viewed and purchased online. Please visit here for more information. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Welcoming its loyal following of neighborhood regulars and foodies far-and-wide, The Cottage La Jolla is set to host a pop-up dining event on Friday, May 19, in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Executive Chef Paolo Chan—a Marine Veteran-turned-chef who’s presided over The Cottage’s homestyle classics and cult favorites since joining the team in 2019— brings his Polynesian roots and worldwide travels to the forefront through an eight-course, prix-fixe menu. Weaving multicultural influences of pan-Asian cuisine throughout, the east-meets-west lineup features dishes like seaweed pesto udon with seared ahi, grilled adobo musubi and sisig bahn mi. Tickets are priced at $85 per person with a portion of proceeds benefitting the San Diego Asian Pacific Islander Coalition, a group of local organizations and advocates for San Diego’s AAPI community. A detour from The Cottage’s daypart bread-and-butter, May’s inaugural event will kick-off a new once-monthly summer dinner series. Under Chef Paolo’s creative purview, each one-night-only tasting menu will center around seasonal ingredients, regional influences, and thoughtful pairings. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Song-stylist Jonathan Karrant returns to The Fairmont Grand Del Mar to dazzle audiences once again. Jonathan always puts his own twist on a song with his warm, rich voice and unique arrangements. On June 24, Jonathan and his all-star band will turn up the heat performing soulful selections from the American Songbook originally made popular by artists such as; Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, Lou Rawls, Mel Torme and more. Come celebrate life and live music with these incredibly talented musicians. Jonathan Karrant's album, “On and On” hit #4 on the Billboard Jazz charts and his album Live hit #2 on the iTunes Charts. He has received honors throughout the states including; the New York City Cabaret Honors, “Best Singer” for the Bravo California Awards and was named one of the top 10 rising vocalists by Downbeat. “A voice, romantic without being cloying, warm but not forced, Jonathan carries songs with an emotional weight that reaches your soul. At the same time he can swing with the kind of jazz suave that was patented by Mel Torme.” - Jazz Corner Stay connected on social media Instagram + Facebook + Twitter

Librarians know trivia - do you? Come on down to Storyhouse Spirits, located just across the street from the Downtown Central Library, and put your trivia skills to the test. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Charlie Puth has proven to be one of the industry’s most consistent hitmakers and sought-after collaborators. Puth has amassed eight multi-platinum singles, four GRAMMY nominations, three Billboard Music Awards, a Critic’s Choice Award, and a Golden Globe nomination. His 2018 GRAMMY-nominated LP, Voicenotes, was RIAA Certified Gold only four days after its release and has logged over 5.6 billion streams worldwide. Recently, Puth released his highly anticipated third studio album CHARLIE via Atlantic Records. Featuring hit singles “Left and Right [feat. Jung Kook of BTS],“ "That’s Hilarious” and “Light Switch,” the “expertly crafted collection” (Rolling Stone) has surpassed 1 billion global streams and received critical praise around the world. Following the release of CHARLIE, Puth set out for his "One Night Only" tour, welcoming fans around the world up close and personal as he shared his latest album and his greatest hits. In 2020, Puth’s collaboration with Gabby Barrett on their “I Hope” Remix earned him his fourth top 10 track on the Billboard Hot 100, hit number one on the Billboard “Adult Pop Songs” chart, and won a 2021 Billboard Music Award for “Top Collaboration.” Puth also co-wrote and produced The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber’s record-breaking single, “Stay,” which quickly become one of the biggest songs of 2021; "Stay" holds the title for the longest-reigning No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 chart and the first to lead it for double-digits – spending a total of eleven weeks at the top of the chart. Note: The San Diego Symphony does not appear on this performance. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Historically, trust in Spanish-language television news is what keeps the Latinx communities in the United States tuned into the news.

Some 30,000 Thais were working in Israel prior to the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks. More than 7,000 have left Israel since. More than 50 Thai citizens were killed or taken hostage in the attacks.

Thursday, Aug.31, 2023 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS App. Trust in journalism is rapidly eroding, and at the same time, partisanship is skyrocketing. Ahead of the 2024 US election, GZERO World takes a look at the media’s role in politics and democracy itself. What lessons has the press learned from 2020 and how will the first election in the age of generative AI play out?

Misleading and false information is muddying efforts to uncover who is responsible for the deadly blast that killed hundreds of people.