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What comes to mind when you think of American culture? The Parker Edison Project works to expand the cliché answer to that question. It's a podcast that zooms way in on what really makes a culture — food, music, style, sex, fashion and more. Join host and co-creator Parker Edison for insightful conversations about creativity and community, all through the lens of Black America. This is the Parker Edison Project, a sonic exploration of culture as a lifestyle, where each episode starts with a thought-provoking talk and ends with a musical bang.

From the organizers: Fashion Week San Diego is back with its annual fall runway and trunk shows for the 15th consecutive year! The fashion-filled 2-day event will kick off with the fall runway show on Saturday, October 8 starting at 6 p.m., showcasing 10 international designers, and conclude with the trunk show and awards ceremony on Sunday, October 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Downtown San Diego’s Andaz Hotel. The runway show will be hosted by Jodi Kodesh and Jonathan Harris, featuring refreshments and live music from Billy the Kid, and the trunk show will offer attendees a chance to shop the runway and enjoy a delicious rooftop brunch! For more information, visit https://fashionweeksd.com/. Follow on social media: Facebook + Instagram

A review of police use-of-force incidents finds that it’s rare for local police officers to be fired or even suspended for shooting people or severely injuring them. Meanwhile, a plea was made by a relative of a black teenager stabbed in Lakeside three months ago. Plus, more oversight to come for Surveillance technology in San Diego.

Neither longtime Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan nor his main challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu were able to win more than 50% of the vote. That means Turkey is heading for a runoff on May 28.

From the museum: The exhibition Piñatas: The High Art of Celebration is one of the first-ever exhibitions to spotlight piñatas as a traditional craft and vibrant contemporary art form. This groundbreaking show includes more than 80 works made by Latinx artists and makers from across the U.S. and explores how piñatas are designed, constructed and executed, along with the role they play in modern material culture and in artistic practices. Work by traditional piñateros will be featured alongside the creations of artists who reinvent and reinterpret the piñata to form a burgeoning, expressive media. Made with humor, biting wit and skilled craftsmanship, this is a vital and constantly evolving field for artmaking. This exhibition is guest curated by Emily Zaiden, Director of the Craft in America Center, and is a reimagining of the exhibition featured at Craft in America in 2021. Participating Artists: Diana Benavidez, Roberto Benavidez, Sita Bhaumik (Estamos Contra el Muro), Mari Carson, Amorette Crespo, Justin Favela, Lisbeth Palacios, Francisco Palomares, Yesenia Prieto, Josue Ramirez, Lorena Robletto, Isaias Rodriguez, Ana Serrano, Giovanni Valderas, Pinata Design Studio, and Piñata District More information here. Related links: Mingei International Museum on Instagram Mingei International Museum on Facebook

College grads are leaving San Diego after they graduate. Meanwhile, COVID cases are rising in San Diego ahead of two major events returning this month. Plus, beach closures in Coronado.

Daily Show correspondent Roy Wood Jr. is hosting the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday. He spoke with Morning Edition's Leila Fadel about his approach and what he wants to accomplish.

CNN's transformation away from an anti-Trump lineup includes a live town hall featuring Donald Trump. That comes with its own challenges.

Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV + Stream now with PBS App + Encore Sunday, May 21 at 6:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. Experience the magical moments of Céline Dion’s record-breaking, sold-out 2008-09 world tour. The concert featured her greatest hits, from the energetic “I Drove All Night” to the moving and emotional grand finale ballad “My Heart Will Go On.”

Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters is hosting its inaugural Chef’s Table with Santa Barbara’s SAMsARA Wine Co. on Thursday, November 3 at 6 p.m. Executive Chef Marty Fay, a protégé of famed San Diego chef Christine Rivera, will be joined by head winemaker Matt Brady and the two will present a six-course tasting menu. Sandpiper in early October was named as one of the hottest restaurants in San Diego by Eater. Sandpiper features Wine Education Institute (WEI) Certified Advanced Sommelier Evan Vallee, who also has a Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 4 Diploma. SOCIAL MEDIA Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oyster: Facebook & Instagram SAMsARA: Instagram