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This weekend in the arts in San Diego: "Alien Girls" at The Old Globe; Record Store Day; astronomy-inspired experimental music at Bread & Salt; alternative photography at Cannon Art Gallery; "Giants" at MCASD; Freak Slug at Soda Bar and more.
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Julianna Zachariou is making music in a world where streams pay pennies, forcing independent artists to get creative just to stay in the game. From crowdfunding to pushing for new legislation, she's fighting for change in the industry. -
KPBS Midday EditionWe hear all about an exhibition coming to the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego from the personal collection of Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz. Plus, a sneak peak into the Without Walls (WOW) Festival with the artists behind the theatre, dance, puppetry and more.
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In Steven Soderbergh's new dark comedy, Ian McKellen plays a famous painter, and Michaela Coel is an art restorer hired to infiltrate his home by his greedy grown-up children. -
Morgan Neville's film is packed with access and celebrity voices, but avoids deeper questions about its subject.
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The 21-year-old Houston-born singer, whose real name is David Burke, had been under a secret investigation by an LA County grand jury after a 14-year-old girl's decomposed body was found in his car. -
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After years spent as the go-to guy for a cross-pollinating L.A. music scene, the multi-hyphenate follows his spiritual mission inward for the sprawling series Love Is Louder Than The Algorithms.
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The hit Netflix series brings in a new cast that includes Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan, and even more beef. -
While marveling at Artemis II's mission, NPR's film critic went down a rabbit hole about moon-themed movies. Most have nothing to do with space.
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Working artists in San Diego and Tijuana could soon give the cities a better understanding of the realities of trying to make a living in the arts, while having access to $1.3 million in project funding. -
This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Protest art and printmaking at the Chicano Park Museum; gossip-inspired art gets vulnerable; Voices of Our City Choir takes on yacht rock; August Wilson's "Fences"; Oddities Flea Market and more.
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Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Snapdragon Stadium will play host to two international friendly soccer matches in June: Switzerland vs. Australia and Colombia vs. Jordan. -
D.C. and 33 states now have to argue in favor of specific remedies and fines, which could be paused if Live Nation appeals. Experts say the long-term impact on ticket prices isn't clear either. -
The bass player known as Thundercat is cherished by fans of funk and jazz, and he recently revealed his love of "yacht rock" in a popular documentary. His new album is called "Distracted."
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The annual Whiting Award for Emerging Writers comes with $50,000 to support each winner's work. It's one of the largest prizes granted to promising new authors. -
Some of those cuts will affect the city's workforce and library and recreation center hours and services.
Latest Arts Events
Art Alive Preview Weekend
Friday, April 17, 2026 at 12 PM
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Andaz San Diego
LIFE at MiraCosta FREE Friday Lectures 'Life as a Palestinian Refugee' and 'San Diego Ballet'
Friday, April 17, 2026 from 1 PM to 3:30 PM
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MiraCosta College Oceanside Campus Building 1000 Conference Room
Free
Bach Collegium San Diego presents ABYSS & ASCENT
Friday, April 17, 2026 from 4:30 PM to 5 PM
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San Ysidro Branch Library
Free
Nat at Night 4/17
Friday, April 17, 2026 from 5 PM to 11 PM
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San Diego Natural History Museum
$7 - $12
Vista Sustainable Night Market
Friday, April 17, 2026 from 5 PM to 9 PM
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The Boochyard | Local Roots Kombucha
Free
Mega Card Show
Friday, April 17, 2026 from 5 PM to 10 PM
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BNS Brewing & Distilling Co.
FREE
Preview Party: 'Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys'
Friday, April 17, 2026 from 6 PM to 9 PM
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Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego: La Jolla
Preview Party Ticket:
Enjoy a preview of the exhibition before it opens to the public along with live music, light bites, and a cash bar
Members get 10% off.
All-Access Ticket:
Entry to the Preview Party + 1 free Giants merch item + access to the After Party
Members get 10% off
ARTS After Dark- Mending Sentipensares
Friday, April 17, 2026 from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
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A Reason To Survive (ARTS)
$25
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