One of the biggest coffee industry events in the United States is coming to San Diego this weekend — and coffee lovers are in for a treat.

World of Coffee will be kicking off at the San Diego Convention Center Friday, bringing together specialty coffee shops, roasters, educators and experts from all across the globe.

Thursday on Midday Edition, we sit down with a local business owner and a coffee educator to talk about what it means to bring World of Coffee to San Diego, and how coffee itself is intertwined with culture and community.

Then, if you're looking for more arts and culture events to check out, KPBS arts reporter Julia Dixon Evans has you covered in her weekend preview.

Guests:

• Kristin Cleavinger, owner, One of One Community
• Jacquie McCourt, coffee educator, San Diego Coffee Training Institute

Resources:

• World of Coffee San Diego — April 10-12