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The celebrated conductor brought Her Story, a potent piece by Julia Wolfe, to Kennedy Center audiences recently.

Stream now with the PBS app + YouTube / Watch Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. Ancient Greece laid the foundations of Western art. Traveling from its sun-splashed isles to the rugged mainland to bustling Athens, we trace the rise of Greek culture. We marvel at the timeless Acropolis, perfect Parthenon, and Golden Age theaters. And we watch as art evolves from stiff statues to perfectly balanced Venuses to the exuberant Winged Victory, capturing the spirit of the age.

Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your very own bonsai tree! Our Guarantee: These tiny trees are so hardy we guarantee you can keep yours alive, or we’ll replace it. This workshop will be hosted at Local Roots Kombucha. Local Roots began with the simple goal of creating a better-for-you alcohol that gives back to the local community as much as it does your gut. The name Local Roots was derived from our passion for bringing people together, sharing and instilling a sense of community. The word ‘local’ is defined by belonging or relating to a particular area or neighborhood, while ‘roots’ is defined as being established deeply with a purpose. Our name is our badge on honor and our brand ethos is centered around always abiding by the culture personified in our brand name. Under 21 policy: Please contact Local Roots Kombucha for details regarding underage entry Visit: Bonsai Workshop at Local Roots Kombucha Bonsai Bar on Instagram and Facebook

As one of the most-performed living composers, the Pulitzer winner insists that her music communicate to everyone — from farmers to children to the classical music intelligentsia.

"This release is an exciting step forward for bat conservation in our region, SDHS Wildlife Medical Supervisor Marie Bosch said in a statement. "Being able to track a species that is both migratory and arboreal will deepen our understanding of their needs and behaviors in Southern California."

Kids explore summer crafting! Choose from: June 16 – 20 -OR- July 14 –18, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Ages 7-12 years welcome! Super Craft Summer Camp is all about exploring fun, hands-on craft in the studio! Kids will be guided through several craft mediums, taught by artist-educators who love handmaking and sharing their skills! Each week of Super Craft Camp is different, so sign up for one or both weeks to explore craft and supercharge your child’s summer with creative inspiration and fun skills to create lots of future projects at home. June 16 – 20 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. – Week will include: ceramics & glazing, painting & woodworking! July 14 –18 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. – Week will include: paper maché masks, ceramics, sewing & more! These camps are for kids ages 7-12 years. OPTIONAL | Lunch Hour Supervision If there is a camp ending as ours begins and you need your child transferred from another camp, let us know! If your child is signed up for morning and afternoon camps here at The Maac at Liberty Station (the building San Diego Craft Collective is located in–Dorothy Laub Music & Arts Center), we’re here to provide that space for your them. Apt4Music will be supervising kids for outdoor play and lunchtime from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. The purchase of the Camp Lunch Hour is for supervision only during this hour. Flat $25 fee for the entire camp, Monday through Friday. • Military, first responders & sibling discount • Scholarships available Visit: Kids Super Summer Craft Camp San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Lucas Smith, celebrated award-winning artist is presenting a “Retrospective” solo exhibition from June 4 – June 30 in the Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery of the San Carlos Branch Library. Lucas has brought a fresh perspective to abstract art, blending imagination, raw materials and refined techniques to create pieces that invite viewers on a journey of exploration. This show is a retrospective collection of his personal favorites from prior series and key moments along his artistic growth journey. Lucas is the resident artist of Studio 2 at Art on 30th in North Park, San Diego. In the past year, his work has been juried in dozens of shows in some of San Diego County’s best galleries and awarded Best of Show, two 1st place, two 2nd place, 3rd place, Juror’s Choice, three Honorable Mentions and People’s Choice. Lucas is a member of Carlsbad Oceanside Art League, San Diego Watercolor Society, OMA Artist Alliance, Sergeant Art Group, Foothills Art Association, and the San Diego Museum of Art. He currently serves as the Assistant Director of the SDWS 45th International Exhibition and devotes his energy to commissioned creations and continued maturity of his artistic vision and voice. Consistent with the theme, Lucas is offering this collection at retrospective pricing for the month of June ranging between $75 - $395! 20% of proceeds go to San Carlos Friends of the Library. The San Carlos Branch Library is located at 7265 Jackson Drive, San Diego, California, 92119. A free public Artist Reception will be held on Saturday, June 21 from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Come explore this exciting exhibition, vote for and/or take home your favorite and meet Lucas who is quickly becoming one of San Diego’s premier artists! Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lucas-smith-art-retrospective-solo-exhibition-tickets-1395581906049?aff=oddtdtcreator

Premieres Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+. Christopher Kimball travels to Mexico City to learn how to make Cheese Enchiladas with Salsa Roja, featuring an easy, blender-blitzed red salsa that also offers a lesson in charring vegetables. Then, it's Mexican Cowboy Beans (Frijoles Charros). Finally, inspired by a popular street snack, we make Mexican-Style Corn with Chili and Lime (Esquites).

A federal judge has blocked a California law from going into effect that would ban federal immigration agents from covering their faces, but they will still be required to wear clear identification showing their agency and badge number.

Los jefes de las agencias que llevan a cabo la agenda de deportación masiva del presidente Donald Trump testificarán en el Congreso el martes y enfrentarán preguntas sobre cómo están llevando a cabo las redadas migratorias en las ciudades estadounidenses.