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Join us for the French Literary and Arts Festival, a new cultural event taking place in La Jolla over three days, featuring a wide range of literary and artistic events. Thursday, October 2: - Theater Night: “Stupeur et tremblements” (Fear and trembling) 6 p.m. Location: Lycee Francais de San Diego 8401 Aero Dr. San Diego, CA 92123 Friday, October 3: - Workshops with authors 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Movie night From Book to Screen: “Hola Frida!” 6:30 p.m. Location: San Diego French-American School 6550 Soledad Mountain RdLa Jolla, CA 92037 We are welcoming 20 authors from around the world, who will lead workshops and meet with students at various schools, including: - The French American School - Patrick Henry High School - The Bishop’s School - Le Lycée Français de San Diego - Clair de Lune Academy One highlight will be a special afternoon at the Geisel Library at UCSD, in collaboration with a delegation from Quebec and the French Consulate. Acclaimed journalist and author Eric Fottorino, former Director of Le Monde, will present a conference in English. We’ll also be hosting a short story competition for students. Events reserved to the students of each participating school. Saturday, October 4: On Saturday, the Festival continues at the La Jolla Athenaeum, where the public is invited to a full day of free workshops and discussions (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.). Highlights include: - A workshop on connecting with highly gifted children (in English) - A conversation with Eric Fottorino on the theme of identity (in English) - Discussion panels on wellness, and how to turn a book into a film (in French and English) The Festival will conclude with a special piano concert (6 p.m.): “A French Emotional Journey” featuring Aleck Karis This inaugural event is organized by the Alliance Française of San Diego, and we hope to establish it as an annual celebration for the La Jolla community. Alliance Française of San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

The San Diego Watercolor Society proudly presents the 45th International Exhibition, juried by award-winning artist, Kathleen Conover. This highly competitive exhibition represents the very best of water-based media art from around the world. The exhibition runs from September 28 - October 31, 2025 at our gallery in The ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station. The Opening reception is Friday, October 3, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. with over 100 ready-to-hang original paintings plus refreshments, and the fellowship of other art enthusiasts. The gallery is open every day, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. The paintings can also be viewed and purchased online. Please visit https://www.sdws.org/index.php for more information. Visit: https://www.sdws.org/page.php?ID=171 San Diego Watercolor Society on Instagram and Facebook

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Phil Feller of Durham, North Carolina, and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

Chula Vista is embracing artificial intelligence in policing. We discuss the ethical questions around AI in public agencies, from law enforcement to healthcare.

Join us for our next Open Studios on Friday, September 20, 7 p.m.–9:30 p.m.. Enjoy an evening of creativity with live jazz, a community knitting circle, the return of Killer Trees, and an immersive theatre experience— plus open studios galore, food, and drinks! Admission is always free. Delicious empanadas, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Concessions accept cash, credit, and Venmo. Always check our events webpage for more details about the performance schedule, parking/transit info, etc. Space 4 Us on Facebook / Instagram

KSON Country Christmas returns for a second year this Saturday, December 6! The annual concert features a star-studded lineup including Tucker Wetmore, Ty Myers, Hudson Westbrook, and breakout artists Vincent Mason and Mackenzie Carpenter! Country fans will want to get their tickets before sell out to see these incredible musicians take the stage and perform live for the holiday season. 103.7 KSON on Facebook / Instagram

Recorded at FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, "Dirt On My Diamonds, Vol. 1" captures a new chapter for Kenny Wayne Shepherd, the Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum guitarist and songwriter who continues to shape the future of the blues. The album blends modern production with emotional storytelling, highlighting themes of resilience and authenticity. Featuring standout tracks like “Sweet & Low,” “Best of Times,” and a fiery cover of Elton John’s “Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting,” the record showcases Shepherd’s trademark blend of grit, groove, and heart. Kenny Wayne Shepherd on Facebook / Instagram

Bob Ross 🤝 gamers: On Twitch, official Bob Ross Paint-Alongs and watch parties are popular, long-running streams that, share "The Joy of Painting" with everyone, no matter their skill. "Bob used to say, 'Talent is a pursued interest,'" says instructor Carolyn Saletto.

Miguel Márquez San Juan, who ran Libros, Café y Jazz for 16 years, is remembered for creating a gathering place that blended literature, music and community in Tijuana.

Premieres Saturday, Oct.18, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+. Christopher Kimball travels to Salzburg to uncover the secrets of great Strudel and Schnitzel. He learns how to stretch dough to near-transparency and demonstrates the art of rolling up Austrian Apple Strudel. Then, he goes to a restaurant that makes over 700 servings of Schnitzel per day to find out how to make Austrian Pork Schnitzel. Plus, we show you how to make homemade Spatzle.