Elsa Sevilla
“Historic Places” Lunch and Learn: Women Who Built San Diego
Wednesday, December 16, 2026 from 11:30 AM to 2 PM
KPBS Conrad Prebys Media Complex at Copley Center
General Admission: $45 — Lunch and the program
VIP: $60 — Lunch, preferred seating, a signed copy of “Camera Ready” and a special bookmark. VIP table for eight: $440 — VIP seating, a signed “Camera Ready” book and special bookmark for each guest. Save $40 compared with eight individual VIP tickets.
Who were the women who built San Diego, and why don’t we hear more about them?
Join Elsa Sevilla, an Emmy-nominated and award-winning journalist, filmmaker, and creator and host of “Historic Places with Elsa Sevilla,” at KPBS on Wednesday, December 16. Elsa has dreamed of bringing this Lunch & Learn series to life for three years. Its first event begins at KPBS, where she produces the series.
Watch a selection from “Women Who Built San Diego,” featuring Juana Machado, Vicenta Carrillo, Margaret Robinson and Belle Benchley, four women whose contributions helped shape our city. Hear stories behind the production and join the conversation. In 18 years, “Historic Places” has produced more than 80 documentaries and aired them up to 2,000 times.
Wednesday, December 16, 2026 | 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
KPBS Community Engagement Center, Conrad Prebys Media Complex at Copley Center, San Diego State University
Tickets go on sale October 7:
General Admission: $45 — Lunch and the programVIP: $60 — Lunch, preferred seating, a signed copy of Camera Ready and a special bookmarkVIP table for eight: $440 — VIP seating, a signed Camera Ready book and special bookmark for each guest. Save $40 compared with eight individual VIP tickets.
Seating and tables are limited. To reserve a table or ask about sponsoring this event to support “Historic Places,” contact Elsa at elsa@sevillaproductions.com
The new episode, “Women Who Built San Diego” Premieres Monday Oct. 12 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+