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Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Friday, June 5, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS 2 + Encore Wednesday, June 10 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. This is the fascinating story of how the West has adopted an ancient Asian art form, called "stone appreciation" – finding natural stones in rivers or the desert with interesting shapes and textures, then mounting them on carved wooden stands. Filmed in California at the Huntington Library Japanese and Chinese Gardens, on the Kern River, in the Yuha Desert, and with experts in Germany. -
Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encore Monday, June 8 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2. Meet Robert Schmidt, a retired American police officer who now runs a healthy smoothie shop in Rosarito. He also trains schools across the U.S. on safety and emergency preparedness. Later, we visit historian Juvenal Arias, who shares fascinating stories about Rosarito's past and his own unique connection to the Rosarito Beach Hotel. -
Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encore Sunday, June 7 at 4:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. The Circus is coming to town! Host Elsa Sevilla looks at the history of the circus in San Diego. One of the most recognized is the Wringling Brothers Circus, dating back to 1854. Coronado's Tent City and Balboa Park also have ties to the early days of the Circus. -
Stream now / Watch Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. A Catholic Sister working for the Toledo, Ohio, diocese reflects on her ministry to gay men during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Sister Eileen Schieber resigned her position as the Bishop's vicar to partner with community organizers dedicated to providing care and housing for those with HIV/AIDS. -
Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. Join Rick on an alpine adventure, with scenic train rides, breathtaking lifts, majestic glaciers, and unforgettable hikes. We conquer the Dolomites in Italy and the Zugspitze in Austria. In Switzerland, we savor the beauty of the Matterhorn, the Jungfrau, and Appenzell. And in France, starting off from Chamonix, we ride the lift up to the Aiguille du Midi and hike the iconic Tour du Mont Blanc. -
Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV. The story of the first group of young women to participate in an Outward Bound survival school course in 1965. Learn how one month in the woods taught them they could do more than they ever thought possible. -
Premieres Monday, June 15, 2026 at 3 p.m. on PBS KIDS. Molly and Tooey learn it's America's 250th birthday! But, hasn't Qyah been around longer than that? When they can't find the information online, Molly and Tooey join Nina and Olin on a cave exploration to find out how old Qyah really is! -
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+. The film profiles the acclaimed actor, director and producer celebrated for his legendary roles in "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," "All the President’s Men" and "The Sting." His work promoting independent film through the Sundance Film Festival and Institute, as well as his commitment to environmental and political causes, expanded his legacy beyond the screen. -
Premieres Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+. The First Peoples of Southern California before 1775 include the Payómkawichum, Cupa, Cahuilla, and Kumeyaay. Discover how they lived before contact in ways that were rich, scientific, and sophisticated. Before the American Revolution, their world was already changing. -
Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+. Celebrate the legendary singer, songwriter and performer in a spectacular 2012 concert at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Featuring a state-of-the art Yamaha piano — nearly four years in the making — this unforgettable show features Elton performing his much-loved hits.
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