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A game once associated with grandparents is finding a new generation of fans. As mahjong clubs fill up and social media fuels curiosity, players are rediscovering a pastime that offers a mix of strategy, luck and a place to belong.
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La Jolla Playhouse
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The Port of Entry team traces the origins and impact of a unique U.S.-based graduation ceremony held in Mexico. This event was created to reunite families separated by immigration policies and give them the chance to celebrate together. -
KPBS Midday EditionA love story involving a married woman and younger man, and a murder are at the heart of a new novel, with San Diego as the backdrop. Author Cassandra Neyenesch joins Midday Edition Monday to talk about the book and the role San Diego plays in it.
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The Iranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker was perhaps most well-known for the graphic memoir, and subsequent film, about her life during the Iranian revolution in 1979. -
San Diego's Digital Gym Cinema joins American Cinematheque's global film festival celebrating dark themes and exhilarating artistry.
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A sanded-down biopic about the King of pop and propaganda has resurfaced his music on the charts — along with questions about how his enduring magic became make-believe -
Nearly 83, Barry Manilow is recovering from cancer, preparing for a series of concerts, and releasing his first album of new songs in nearly 15 years, What a Time.
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Reality shows are an escape with characters who can be larger than life. But some stars use the experience of fame as a stepping stone toward another challenge: running for political office. -
In her second book, "Safar,” Ghosh traces four waves of South Asian immigration and the food traditions that traveled with them to the United States.
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"Fragmented Stories" brings together artists Eden DeLaVara and Marcela Alarcón López as they explore identity, surveillance, family history and life across borders during the nation's 250th anniversary. -
The UC San Diego student-run gaming convention takes place this weekend and features panels, cosplay and industry showcases.
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There are theories that "love" in the tennis context has French, English or Dutch origins. But like many words, historians and language experts say it's hard to pin down the "right" answer. -
Dangerously hot, humid weather is likely at many of the 2026 World Cup soccer venues. We crunched the numbers to see which matches are most at risk. -
If approved, it would be fully funded and constructed entirely by The Rinks Foundation, founded by philanthropists and owners of the San Diego Gulls and Anaheim Ducks, Henry and Susan Samueli. -
He is tasked with ensuring consistency in playing style, talent development and performance standards, along with the rest of SDFC's technical staff. -
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Canvas + Cuisine for a Cause
Thursday, June 4, 2026 from 4 PM to 7 PM
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The Hyangle Art Gallery
$50
Chef's Dinner: The Study of Avocado | The Kitchen at MCASD
Thursday, June 4, 2026 from 5 PM to 8 PM
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Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego: La Jolla
$95
Distilled - An event supporting Promises2Kids
Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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Veloce Motors The Vault - Miramar
$100-$250
Red Table Dinners
Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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Mister A's Restaurant
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Thursday, June 4, 2026 from 6 PM to 8 PM
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San Diego Made Factory
Free
Laurel Corona
Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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Library Shop San Diego (Mission Hills)
Free
ZD Wine Dinner
Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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Stake Chophouse & Bar
$210 per guest
Silver Sisters & Misters
Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 7 PM
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Grand Comedy Club
$10
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