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Over the course of this week, children will become Craft Masters exploring textile crafts such as sewing and weaving. Children will also be working with paint and recycled materials to create beautiful art. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

Hamas denounced the actions by the Israeli military. The group denied the assertion by Israel and U.S. officials that militants were embedded in Gaza City's Al-Shifa Hospital.

Make new spiritual friends and enjoy a peaceful weekend away from the city. Kadampa Meditation Center San Diego is hosting a weekend meditation retreat in the Cuyamaca Mountains near the mountain town of Julian. Led by Gen Rigpa and Gen Lhadron, they will share insights, ideas and meditations from within Kadampa Buddhism to help us feel more at peace with simply being, not doing. Pricing includes retreat sessions, onsite accommodations, and five vegetarian meals. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

NPR has interviewed neighbors and relatives of one of the attackers and reviewed footage and information the Israeli military says it collected from villages and militants.

Sunday, May 21 from 1 – 5 p.m. OR Saturday, August 12 from 1 – 5 p.m. No experience necessary. Ages 14+ welcome! In instructor Jeanine Ertl’s class, students will weave together in a space of colorful creativity and openness. She will provide instruction on weaving, a warped lap loom and a rainbow of recycled sari silk ribbon and yarn fibers to ignite your imagination. And we’ll weave together, learning and playing with the basics of the process from start to finish, each creating a unique handwoven that can be hung or draped, according to your desires. Please feel free to bring any items you may want to incorporate into your weaving, like interesting fibers, foraged and gathered natural objects, shells with holes, beads, etc. you may want to incorporate into your weaving. Each Weaver will complete a one-of-a-kind Handwoven Wall Hanging. In addition, if you find that you’re in love with the practice, you will have an option to purchase the loom you are working with, as well as additional fiber and tools to continue at home. I’ll have tea and water on-hand, as we explore mindfully making in a space of creativity & harmony with others. • Scholarships available • Homeschoolers welcome • Military and sibling discounts Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Director: Saim Sadiq | Runtime: 127 minutes | Year: 2022 | Rating: UR | Country: Pakistan | Language: Urdu, Punjabi w/ English subtitles | Fiction Genre: Fiction, Drama Tagline: The debut feature from writer-director Saim Sadiq, "JOYLAND" explores the many sides of love and desire in a patriarchal society. Gentle and timid, Haider (Ali Junejo) lives with his wife Mumtaz (Rasti Farooq), his father, and his elder brother’s family in Lahore, Pakistan. Following a long spell of unemployment, Haider finally lands a job at a Bollywood-style burlesque, telling his family he is a theater manager, when in actuality, he is a backup dancer. The unusual position shakes up the steadfast traditional dynamics of his household and enables Haider to break out of his shell. As he acclimates to the new job, Haider becomes infatuated with the strong-willed trans woman Biba (Alina Khan) who runs the show—an unforeseen partnership that opens his eyes and ultimately his worldview, in ways both unexpected and intimate. Critic Quotes: “A storming debut from writer-director Saim Sadiq: emotional, tender, and quietly radical. With any luck, it will herald a new era for Pakistani cinema.” - Empire Magazine “Sadiq's debut impresses with its sensitive storytelling and vibrant visuals.” - Variety “Joyland is such a delicate, intelligent and emotionally rich film. What a debut from Sadiq.” - Guardian Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

From So Say We All, your local literary arts nonprofit, it's the VAMP storytelling show! April's theme is "Plant-Based", and we're welcoming seven performers to the stage to deliver true stories inspired on this month's theme. Join us at the Whistle Stop Bar in South Park for April's show. You'll laugh. You'll cry. You might just get a little hungry. Featuring stories by: • Sarah Sharp • Maggie Frank-Hsu • TJ Tallie • Catherine Tucciarone • David Zafra • Kelly Bowen • Shayna Jurrens Stay Connected on Social Media! So Say We All: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Whistle Stop Bar: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Encore Thursday, Oct. 19 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with the PBS App. Elon Musk’s long and often troubled relationship with Twitter. Musk’s journey from one of the platform’s most provocative users to its sole proprietor, exploring the acquisition, free speech and the company’s uncertain future.

A new report takes an in-depth look at efforts to end the homelessness crisis in California. In other news, UC San Diego is hiring 200 community health workers, as part of a new initiative from the White House. Plus, a local chef shares recipes for a Valentine’s Day dinner at home.

There are efforts to change how decisions are made about which books libraries should stock and which section they belong in. Some advocate using a national rating system like the one used for movies.