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Beginning Aug. 1, NPR Music will publish a week-long list of stories and podcast episodes exploring the legacy and future of the Grateful Dead. And we want to hear from you!

Well-meaning city dwellers forgo permits and official procedure to rewild urban areas across the country. In downtown LA, artist Doug Rosenberg is trying to push the grassroots movement forward.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 10 a.m. on KPBS TV. Join longtime friends and chefs Lidia Bastianich and Jacques Pépin for mouth-watering recipes and personal family stories. Their combined knowledge doubles the fun when they come together to share the recipes that made their careers.

Open-weight AI models with advanced capabilities and no safeguards are becoming much more accessible. While they can be useful, AI safety experts have concerns.

Creative Cultures Arts Festival is back for its third installment. Creativity Suitcase will boast six arts booths and three vibrant dances from around the world. To celebrate Native American Heritage Month, there will be a regional dance and game, as well as marigold and monarch art-making to honor Día de los Muertos and plenty more. Join this family-friendly event and connect through cultural expressions. Hands-on arts-marking workshops • Monarch butterfly painting • Leaf-rubbing printmaking • Paper marigold-crafting • Ojo de Dios weaving • Native American game playing • Bookmark-making Vibrant music and dance • Native American cultural dance • Flamenco Fusion Dance • Egyptian Folklore Cane Dance City of Carlsbad on Facebook / Instagram

Join Benjamin Cole, Director of Theatre School Education and Outreach at North Coast Repertory Theatre, for a lively conversation about how to act Shakespeare. Don’t miss this special event as there will also be live demonstrations of the principles discussed. With over 20 years of professional acting experience, Ben has been seen on stage locally at The Old Globe, The La Jolla Playhouse, North Coast Repertory Theatre, and many others. In addition to his work at NCRT, he is an adjunct professor of Theatre at Grossmont College. Ben earned his Master of Fine Arts in Acting from Western Illinois University, his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting/Directing from Central Michigan University and studied acting through New York University in Ireland. He has experience acting, teaching, directing, and fight choreographing all over the country including work with the Orlando Shakespeare Theater, the Oklahoma Shakespearean Festival, and the Illinois Shakespeare Festival. San Diego Shakespeare Society on Facebook / Instagram

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app. Balboa Park was first known as City Park. It was a land donation to the city by a local businessman and philanthropist who would leave his mark on San Diego. Who were the key players behind the creation of City Park?

Alyssa Edwards at House of Blues San Diego, April 14th 2026. Visit: https://www.ticketmaster.com/alyssa-edwards-thanks-for-everything-tour-san-diego-california-04-14-2026/event/0A00643584DB3CA6?_gl=1 Alyssa Edwards on Instagram and Facebook

This spring the Escondido Arts Partnership is having the much anticipated annual fundraiser Panache, an art auction of fine artworks donated by regional artists as well as a signed lithograph "Noah's Animals" (1996) by Niki de Saint Phalle, a generous donation from the Niki Charitable Art Foundation. Panache, is an uplifting gala celebration of your local art scene. The gala event on March 28, 2026 brings artists, collectors and the community together to support the arts programs at the Escondido Arts Partnership. The highlight of this exciting event will be the silent and live art auctions with Auctioneer Eric Lehew, along with appetizers, mocktails, hosted bar, and unique entertainment. Escondido Arts Partnership on Facebook / Instagram

The Coronado Public Library, in partnership with the Friends of the Coronado Public Library and Warwick’s Books, will host an evening with Admiral William H. McRaven, a retired Four-Star Admiral, former Commander of U.S. Special Operations Forces, and #1 New York Times bestselling author. This event will take place on Friday, May 1 at 7p.m. at the Coronado Community Center’s Nautilus Room. McRaven will discuss his latest book, "Duty, Honor, Country, and Life," in conversation with fellow Navy SEAL veteran Dan’l Steward. The event will serve as a fundraiser for the Friends of the Coronado Public Library, which supports library programs and services for the community. Tickets are required for entry, with complimentary admission available for those presenting a valid military ID. Ticket options include: · $10 entry only · $30.48 for admission for one person and one copy of "Duty, Honor, Country, and Life" · $41.80 for admission for two people and one copy of "Duty, Honor, Country, and Life" · Free Military Admission - please present I.D. Through a collection of speeches, letters, and reflections, "Duty, Honor, Country, and Life" offers stories of courage, sacrifice, and integrity. The book pays tribute to a wide range of individuals—from military service members and first responders to students and public servants—while emphasizing enduring values such as duty, honor, and civility. Through a collection of speeches, letters, and reflections, "Duty, Honor, Country, and Life" offers stories of courage, sacrifice, and integrity. Full of inspiration and wisdom, "Duty, Honor, Country, and Life" is a reminder to us all of our time-honored American values of civility and decency—and a reflection on what these values mean for the future of our country. McRaven is the author of the bestselling "Make Your Bed and Sea Stories: My Life in Special Operations." Over the course of his military career, he commanded at every level, culminating in his role leading all U.S. Special Operations Forces. Following his retirement, he served as Chancellor of the University of Texas System from 2015 to 2018. Joining him in conversation is Dan’l Steward, a Coronado resident and former Navy SEAL who trained alongside McRaven in BUD/S Class 95. Steward served more than 17 years in Naval Special Warfare, including assignments with SEAL Teams 1 and 2, the Pentagon, and international operations. After retiring as a Navy Captain, he continued to support the Naval Special Warfare community in a civilian role for nearly two decades. Learn more about this event and purchase tickets at cplevents.org.