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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with lead actor Joel Basman and director David Schalko about his German-Austrian miniseries Kafka on early 20th century author Franz Kafka, released in the U.S. from June 6.

Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Blue Ribbon Baking Championship on Netflix, Lev Grossman's novel The Bright Sword, and more.

The Year of the Dragon will be celebrated with the 19th annual San Diego Tết Festival in Mira Mesa from Friday, Feb. 16 to Saturday, Feb. 18 — attracting more than 30,000 attendees as the largest Lunar New Year celebration in San Diego County. The Year of the Dragon is typically considered an auspicious year, but for Vietnamese people, it’s even more special. The Vietnamese people are the product of the marriage of Lạc Long Quân (The Dragon Lord of Lạc) and Âu Cơ, a mountain snow goddess. Vietnamese often considered themselves to be descendants of dragons and gods (con rồng cháu tiên), according to Vietnamese myths. “It’s important that we connect our youth to their culture,” said Dennis Duong, president of the Vietnamese American Youth Alliance, which organizes the festival. “This is, at the core, what the festival is about — connecting with our roots and preserving the culture.” The three-day festival features lion dances, a Cultural Village, the Miss Vietnam Pageant, and Vietnamese food, music and vendors. Following the Heavenly Stems (Thiên Can) counting system, this year’s stem is Giáp in combination with Green, Yang, Wood, and East, which means this year is the Eastern Green Wood Dragon. Festival hours are 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free.

Belly up Presents Fia and Jasmin Nicole Fia is one of the biggest breakout artists to come out of hawaii in recent years. Influenced by the likes of chris brown, al green, bruno mars, and babyface, the harbor city native has always had a deep love of music. It wasn’t until an unlikely opportunity pushed him to pursue music in 2018, leaving behind a security job to take over stages throughout hawaii and beyond. For more information visit: musicboxsd.com Stay Connected on Facebook

The Del Mar Village Association invites you to celebrate the beginning of summer as only Del Mar knows how: with delicious food and drinks, fun music, ocean views, and beachy, good vibes. YOUR TICKET TO SUMMER SOLSTICE INCLUDES: Elevated, robust bites from more than 15 Del Mar Village restaurants Delicious craft cocktails, wine and beer from local and nationally recognized brands Beachside musical performance Commemorative tasting glassVIP EXPERIENCE – SOLD OUT! Back by popular demand, purchase a VIP ticket for early access to the venue at 4:00 pm, exclusive bites and sips from our partners, and more. VIP Summer Solstice tickets are SOLD OUT – thank you for your support! Summer Solstice is a 21+ event; please bring a valid ID. Sorry, no refunds. Pets and children are not allowed. BEN BENAVENTE AND THE STATESIDE BRUDDAHS TO PERFORM AT SUMMER SOLSTICE! This year we are bringing back the island vibes with San Diego's Ben Benavente and the Stateside Bruddahs! Ben specializes in Hawaiian/Island-style music from Fiji to Ka'au Crater Boys, Jack Johnson, Bruno Mars and Jason Mraz. You will be swaying to tunes next to the Pacific Ocean – what could be better? PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS Adelaide at L’Auberge Del Mar An’s Hatmakers Beeside Balcony Brigantine Del Mar Del Mar Pizza Il Fornaio Jake’s Del Mar Monarch Ocean Pub Pacifica Del Mar Poseidon Restaurant Sbicca Tamarindo The Cottage (coming soon to Del Mar Plaza!) Viewpoint Brewing Co. Zel’s Del MarPARTICIPATING BEVERAGE PARTNERS Best Day Brewing (pouring at Ranch & Coast Magazine booth) Caposaldo Carruth Cellars Casamigos Cazadores Curious Juniper Fall Brewing HALL Wines Kove Mate Maker Prestons' Ginger Beer Propaganda Wine Co. Rombauer Vineyards Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey Topo Chico Uncle Ed's Damn Good Vodka Viewpoint Brewing Co. Volcan De Mi Tierra Woodinville Whiskey With the panorama of the Pacific Ocean as a backdrop, Summer Solstice is the best way to welcome summer to Southern California for a good cause: net proceeds from the event benefit DMVA so it can continue its mission of supporting Del Mar's beloved small businesses. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/del-mar-village-summer-solstice-2024-tickets-793780728527?aff=oddtdtcreator

The far side of the moon looks very different from the near side, and with the Chang'e 6 mission, scientists are hoping to learn why.

Film editor Laurent Sénéchal just received an Oscar nomination for his work on 'Anatomy of a Fall' and he discusses the challenges of editing the tense thriller.

Premieres Monday, Feb. 5, 2024 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App + Encores Thursday, Feb. 8 at 8 a.m., Friday, Feb. 9 at 4 p.m. and Monday, Feb. 12 at 11 a.m. on KPBS 2. The story of the unknown Freedom Fighter who started a Movement that changed the world. Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth was raised in the crucible of segregated Birmingham but he was forged by its attempt to kill him. When the KKK planted a bomb underneath his bed and he emerged unharmed, he was sure he was saved by God to lead a Movement.

Broadway’s master songman, Mandy Patinkin, accompanied by Adam Ben-David on piano, will bring his newest theatre concert Mandy Patinkin in Concert: "Being Alive", to Balboa Theatre on Tuesday, June 4 at 7:30 p.m. The set list is a marriage of many of Mandy’s favorite Broadway and classic American tunes, from Randy Newman to Stephen Sondheim, from Harry Chapin to Rufus Wainwright. Mandy Patinkin in Concert: "Being Alive” is proudly presented by San Diego JFest and San Diego Theatres at Balboa Theatre on June 4, 2024. Tickets are available via Ticketmaster. This event is part of the 31st Annual JFest, a celebration of Jewish musicians, performers, and artists that runs May 30 – June 30, 2024, across San Diego. Stay Connected with Mandy Patinkin! Facebook & X

Shuggie's Trash Pie chef David Murphy shares three easy recipes for transforming unloved leftover ingredients into delicious eats.