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Take in the sultry, sophisticated sounds of jazz music mixing it up with songs from the American songbook, Latin jazz, and original compositions and arrangements from Gilbert’s award-winning album. Gilbert Castellanos is a nationally renowned San Diego-based musician, composer, curator, educator and arranger, and one of the country’s top-call jazz trumpeters. For over a decade, Castellanos has been a member of The Clayton Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, performing around the world and recording with the acclaimed big band. He is a San Diego Music Awards six-time Best Jazz Artist and Artist of The Year, with partnerships with The San Diego Symphony, The San Diego Museum of Art, and The San Diego Ballet. He founded The Young Lions Jazz Conservatory in 2016 and continues to explore new opportunities to fulfill his personal mission of keeping jazz alive. For more information visit: granddelmar.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Digital Gym Cinema opens a trio of award-worthy foreign films this weekend.

The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library and Murals of La Jolla present Michael Mercil as he gives attendees an inside look on his career, process, recent projects, and 2023 mural ART IS GOOD FOR YOU, commissioned by Murals of La Jolla. The Ohio-based artist explores the realms of “the near, the low, the common” and incorporates an expansive number of mediums (drawing, painting, needlepoint, sculpture, landscape architecture, film, performance, teaching, and farming) in his art. Painted directly on-site, with a complementary color palette that pops, the text becomes a lively imperative to embrace art as a crucial and ubiquitous aspect of daily life. Mercil received a BFA from the Minneapolis College of Art & Design and an MFA from the University of Chicago. His work has been featured in many prominent institutions, including The Fabric Workshop and Museum, Philadelphia; the DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, Lincoln, Massachusetts; The Living Culture Initiative in collaboration with Ann Hamilton at OSU; The Beanfield, The Virtual Pasture, and Site set-aside projects at Wexner Center for the Arts in Columbus; and the Art Market™, an ongoing, Columbus-based studio project. Mercil’s talk begins at 6:30 p.m. and is preceded by at reception at 6 p.m. Stay Updated with Athenaeum Music & Arts Library! Facebook | Instagram | X

Twyla Tharp celebrates her 60th anniversary with a coast-to-coast tour featuring her Olivier-nominated Diabelli Variations, set to Beethoven’s masterpiece of the same name, and a new dance to a reimagining of Philip Glass’ iconic Aguas da Amazonia, arranged by Third Coast Percussion. Showcasing Tharp’s uncanny and witty use of music to create work of startling originality and beauty, the two dances once again ensure Tharp’s place as one of the great artists of our time. Visit: https://theconrad.org/events/twyla-tharp-dance/

Please join us for free Friday lectures at the Oceanside Campus of MiraCosta College. At 1:00 p.m. "The SoCal Sumo Open and other Grappling Arts" with JJ Jones and Christina Griffin-Jones from the Maximum Effort Foundation, Hanu Sumo Club. The Maximum Effort Foundation mission is to provide access to martial arts and physical activities for children and individuals from marginalized communities. Let's learn how they help kids. At 2:30 p.m. "Forgotten San Diego, a Historical Journey" presented by Eileen Magno, Architectural Historian. "Forgotten San Diego" uncovers the city's hidden stories and lost past through a compelling blend of vintage postcard imagery and expert narrative and will take you on a brief journey into some of San Diego County's lost past. LIFE=Learning Is For Everyone Refreshments are available between speakers and here will be time for Q&A, always. Parking passes are required on campus and are available in the lots or by becoming members of LIFE. We support MCC Scholarships. For more information visit: miracosta.edu Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

A day of spring will be celebrated at Diane Powers’ Bazaar del Mundo shops in Old Town with a tribute to beloved artist, Laurel Burch, and a curated selection of jewelry, fashion and décor at the free “Spring Pop-up, Curated by Bazaar del Mundo,” Saturday, April 20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Bazaar del Mundo Shop courtyard. Laurel Burch’s unique images and designs became wildly popular in the '60s with her vividly colored feline images. While she passed away in 2007, her longtime fans continue to flock to the Bazaar del Mundo Shops which still feature her whimsical designs. Her daughter Aarin Burch will make an appearance to celebrate her mother’s 50th anniversary of the brand and showcase special anniversary items. Artists who typically make “art-to-wear” jewelry, accessories and home décor, will also be featured to show and sell their one-of-a-kind work. Learn more at www.bazaardelmundo.com Bazaar del Mundo on Facebook / Instagram

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV + Saturday, Dec. 20 at 3:30 p.m. on KPBS TV + Monday, Dec. 22 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. Meet the head of a group of overlanders with custom vehicles exploring the world. Then, discover a hidden gem of a seafood joint on San Felipe's main street called "Caguamas."

California has banned bilingual education on and off since the 1800s. The state is now 8 years into allowing it again but still hasn’t managed to get all that many kids into good programs.

Step back 2000 years into the enchanting yet gritty world of Mary Magdalene when Genesis Opera Theatre’s production of “Magdalene: The Musical” graces the stage on April 6 and 7, 2024, at the STAR Repertory Theatre, 329 E. Valley Parkway in Escondido. Mary Magdalene was one of the most misunderstood figures in the Bible. This hidden gem written by Sal Ponti was first produced in 1983 and enjoyed a two-year run in Los Angeles. It is a musical story of the confident, colorful harlot adored by everyone around her. Men wanted to be with her. Women wanted to BE her. Guided by the visionary direction of Cynthia Leigh and the harmonious musical direction of Abraham Fabella, "Magdalene: The Musical" has been lovingly recreated by Genesis Opera Theatre and is a musical with a heart of gold that promises to be an unforgettable experience. The story is riveting. The music is unforgettable. “Magdalene: The Musical” is not to be missed. For its first production in nearly 40 years, director Cynthia Leigh has put together a stellar cast with talent from all over Southern California. The characters from Magdalene’s world represent men and women from all walks of life, and how they’re impacted by the life-changing world events surrounding them. Genesis Opera Theatre, committed to making opera and musical theatre accessible to people of all ages at an affordable price, aims to kindle the love for this art form in young minds, nurturing future enthusiasts and artists. Performance Dates and Times| Saturday, April 6, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, April 7, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. Don't miss your chance to witness this unique musical. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased on sdartstix.com. For additional information, reach out to genesisoperatheatre@gmail.com. Follow them on Facebook!

The New York police commissioner also said investigators matched Luigi Mangione's fingerprints with those found on items near the scene where the UnitedHealthcare CEO was fatally shot last week.