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As the senior climate editor at NPR, when extreme weather impacts us, I often send out guidance to the newsroom to help everyone understand the role of climate change. Here's what I tell them.

Tiki Oasis is a five-night, four-day event including a world class concert, tropical cocktails curated by top mixologists, sunset luau dinner at the historic Catamaran Resort, fashion parades, late night suites soirées, vinyl disc jockeys, huge Tiki art exhibition, 40+ seminars about Tiki and Mid-Century style, design, and lifestyle, a bustling 150+ Tiki Marketplace full to the brim with artists, makers and traders, pool lounging, wedding options, and more! Tiki Oasis is the original and largest Tiki event in the entire world for lovers of Island Lifestyle and purveyors of Polynesian Pop! This year's theme is Psychedelic Tiki - Climb aboard a magic carpet and set sail on an odyssey through an orbit of far out sounds, pop art design, and vibrant, swirling colors to a kaleidoscopic Pacific Island where Tikis are draped in diaphanous paisley fabrics and enormous tropical flowers bloom with the scent of incense and peppermints. The clock has burst, and time has no meaning…Where have you landed? Welcome to the land of Psychedelic Tiki. Marketplace Hours: Ticket Holder Preview ONLY: Friday, August 7: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Saturday, August 8 & Sunday, August 9: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. View daily schedule here: https://www.tikioasis.com/schedule-26 Tiki Oasis on Facebook / Instagram

Paint docks, trails, trees and water fowl at this lovely O'side spot! Ample parking and restrooms available inside the Nature Center. Open to All Levels! Whether you're a seasoned plein air painter or just starting your artistic journey, this event is for you! Beginners and experienced painters can find fresh inspiration in the urban and natural landscape. How to Participate: Register for the event on the San Diego Plein Air Painters Meetup Group site: https://www.meetup.com/painter-86/ Bring your painting supplies, easel, and canvases. Don't forget sunscreen and a hat for the California sun! This is a non-instructional event. Paint to your heart's content and enjoy the dynamic surroundings. Become an OMA Artist Alliance Member: Join and learn more about Artist Alliance and the activities at Oceanside Museum of Art at: https://oma-online.org/membership/ Visit: Plein Air Paint Out With OMA Artist Alliance: Buena Vista Lagoon Oceanside Museum of Art on Instagram and Facebook

We celebrate Black Music Month with San Diego's own Soul Disciples, a hip-hop and rap collective.

Everyone has a secret! Find out what we are hiding in an enchanting performance of "The Marriage of Figaro" on August 28, 29, and 30, 2026. Hide with us among the pine trees and escape to The Bornemann Theatre in San Marcos, California, a tucked‑away gem that sets the stage for every surprise and revelation. Mozart’s "Le Nozze di Figaro" bursts with romance, quick wit, and some of the most irresistible music ever written. Figaro and Susanna are ready to marry, but the Count’s wandering eye sets off a chain of clever schemes, secret alliances, and hilarious twists. The result is a warm and hilarious comedy where love, loyalty, and sharp thinking shine. With its recognizable melodies and nonstop charm, "The Marriage of Figaro" remains one of opera’s most joyful and crowd-pleasing masterpieces you will not want to miss. Show Dates & Times Friday, August 28, 2026, at 7 p.m. Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 7 p.m. Sunday, August 30, 2026, at 3 p.m. (Performed in Italian with English & Spanish Supertitles) Genesis Opera Theatre: Website / Facebook / Instagram

Join Baroque masters William Christie and Paul Agnew for a vivid program of Monteverdi’s finest madrigals for mixed voices, including a performance of the iconic Il Combattimento. Christie will lead the continuo from the harpsichord, while Agnew will direct and sing with a vocal ensemble to reveal Monteverdi’s transformative power and enduring musical innovation. Les Arts Florissants on Facebook / Instagram

The San Diego City Council is set to discuss the proposal Friday ahead of a final vote next week.

As the World Cup kicks off, we look at how rising ticket costs are pricing out soccer fans. Then, local spoken word hip-hop group Lyrical Groove performs for Black Music Month. And, your weekend arts preview.

AI can generate songs in seconds. But behind every AI track is a complicated question: Who should get paid? And, how? The fights have started.

San Diegans are experiencing more dangerously hot days than they are used to. Heat has a real impact on health and finances. KPBS breaks down those numbers and looks at how to minimize the risk while keeping loved ones safe.