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Dunye's 1996 debut, The Watermelon Woman, is being added to the Criterion Collection. It's a long overdue honor for the filmmaker who shaped how Black LGBTQ+ stories are told.

Premieres Mondays, June 19 - Aug. 7, 2023 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App + Encore Fridays, June 23 - Aug. 11 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. Stream Season 1 now with KPBS Passport! This week: See how the home cooks put it all on the plate in their last chance to impress before the finale. From carne asada tacos to corn chaat to chicken chapli, the cooks prepare dishes inspired by a close friend and recipes that changed their lives.

Get ready to eat, drink and be merry! The San Marcos Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the return of the San Marcos Holiday Market at North City for a third consecutive year where guests can partake in the festive winter holiday spirit. The beloved open-air market returns to North City on Sunday, December 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature over 100 local artisans and crafters. Guests will enjoy cheerful live music while shopping for unique holiday gifts, decorations, pre-packaged food, and treats, and indulge in a variety of delicious seasonal food and beverages. This event is for everyone to enjoy, even Santa Claus will be paying a special visit. The Holiday Market is free and is located at 251 North City Drive, off Hwy 78 & Twin Oaks Valley Road, near Cal State University San Marcos. For additional information please contact Melanie Jamil with the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce at (760) 744-1270 or melanie@sanmarcoschamber.com. SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

A young student in East Berlin falls in love with a much older writer in the run-up to the fall of the Berlin Wall. It is a love story and a rich portrait of people watching their country disappear.

Premieres Friday, March 24, 2023 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. Follow two performers as they break down barriers in music. Opera singer J’Nai Bridges takes the stage in “A Knee on the Neck,” a tribute to George Floyd. Country artist Rissi Palmer works on her latest album while uplifting other artists of color.

Some service members and health experts say the military isn't doing enough to prevent and treat eating disorders. In other news, the board that oversees San Diego law enforcement wants everyone who enters their facilities to get scanned for drugs. Plus, a local professor and author talks about the impact of a later school start time for kids.

Studio ACE to Host Holiday Art Shop On Saturday, December 3, Studio ACE will open its Holiday Art Shop from 12:00-7:00pm, offering 10% off for all items in the shop for this day only. Most Art Shop artists have brought in new holiday goodies including cards, ornaments, artwork, clothing, and yummy holiday treats, along with their regular collection of wonderful artistic offerings. Studio ACE will offer Melting Snowman, Hanukkah, and Wooden Ornament Holiday Art Kits for purchase, with all supplies included. Also during the Holiday Art Shop kick-off on December 3, Ace instructor and artist Theresa Fullmer will host a Free Community Holiday “Make ‘n Take” from 2:00-4:00 pm. Join us and create snow people while enjoying Winter Wonderland Treats & Holiday Festivities with your community! This is a drop-in event so come anytime up until 3:30pm! As an extra bonus, everyone who comes by the Holiday Art Shop in December will receive a ticket for a chance to win a gift basket filled with art supplies for young artists! An extra opportunity ticket will be given for every $10 spent in the shop, with additional opportunity tickets available for purchase. ACE invites you to shop local, support local artists, and give the gift of art and creativity this holiday season! The Ace Art Shop will offer the following special Holiday Hours December 3 through 22: Tuesday-Friday 11:00am to 3:00pm Saturday December 3, 12:00-7:00pm Saturday, December 10, 11:30am-6:00pm Saturday, December 17, 11;30am-5:30 pm Studio ACE 3861 MISSION AVENUE #B3, OCEANSIDE, CA, 92058 (760) 730-5203 INFO@STUDIOACE.ORG Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

The event will be livestreamed on YouTube and Facebook. Links will be provided in your confirmation email and event reminders. Please join KPBS and our partners for a special live virtual event with Trung Le Nguyen, author of our 2022 One Book, One San Diego teen selection, "The Magic Fish." A 2021 winner of two Harvey Awards and named one of the best books of the year by The New York Public Library, “The Magic Fish" is a beautifully illustrated YA graphic novel that deals with the complexity of family and how stories can bring us together. It follows the life of a young, queer Vietnamese boy struggling to share his sexuality while teaching his mother English through fairy tales. "The Magic Fish" tackles tough subjects in a way that is accessible to readers of all ages, and teaches us that no matter what—we can all have our own happy endings. One Book, One San Diego is a partnership, led by KPBS, with the San Diego Public Library, the San Diego County Library, San Diego State University, One Book Sin Fronteras and more than 30 others. For more information about One Book, One San Diego, please visit: https://www.kpbs.org/onebook or One Book, One San Diego on Facebook. One Book One San Diego is funded by the Linden Root Dickinson Foundation, the Dr. Seuss Fund at the San Diego Foundation, the Seth Sprague Educational and Charitable Foundation, the Payne Family Foundation, Kaiser Permanente, Francis Parker School, the City of San Diego, Lloyd Pest Control, and Compass Charter Schools. Follow Trung Le Nguyen on social media: Facebook + Instagram

Kick off the holidays at MCASD’s Members’ Holiday Party. Join us after the La Jolla Holiday Parade at MCASD’s ocean view Art Park to celebrate the holiday season. Festivities will include arts and crafts, a DJ, snacks and hot cocoa. Be sure to visit your favorite works of art in the galleries and take advantage of your Member discount at The Shop. Art-making activity During our Members' Holiday Party, join MCASD educators on an art-making adventure. Inspired by Light and Space Art, we will be creating colorful mobiles that can be hung on your tree or in your house (near a window for effect!). Create your own cellophane mosaics — add mini disco balls or crystals — and have fun building a moving art piece that reflects light! Not a member? Join The Community today at MCASD.org/join Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram