LATEST IN ARTS & CULTURE
A pencil, a vintage stove, even Chekov's gun. In theater, every object tells a story. Longtime prop supervisor Deb Hatch takes us behind the scenes at La Jolla Playhouse to reveal how props shape performances, define characters and bring new works to life.
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KPBS Midday EditionSan Diego Mayor Todd Gloria on Wednesday unveiled his proposed budget for the coming fiscal year, outlining his plans to help close the city's nearly $150 million deficit. We take a closer look at the proposed cuts and talk about what comes next for the budget process. -
KPBS Midday EditionSan Diego coffee lovers, small businesses and experts alike are coming together to celebrate World of Coffee, one of the biggest coffee industry events in the country. Then, we dive into more arts and culture in your weekend preview.
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Behind the acid blood and jump scares of the Alien franchise is an even more insidious horror: a single employer with unchecked power. How Weyland-Yutani helps explain monopsony — and the rise of inequality on Earth. -
The Bollywood legend was one of the world's most recorded artists — who, by her own reckoning, made more than 12,000 songs.
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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. -
This weekend in the arts: Edra Soto added to ICA's sculpture trail; Medium Festival of Photography comes to MCASD; "Matt & Ben" at New Village Arts; Flamy Grant at Soda Bar and more.
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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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An antitrust suit alleged that the company unfairly controlled too much of the live music industry at the expense of venues, artists and fans. The decision could reshape the industry. -
In December, the late Nigerian superstar became the first African musician to get a Grammy lifetime achievement award. Now he's making history as well at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
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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. -
The the intersection of Lowell Street and Normal Avenue is now "Bill Walton Way" near Helix High School, where the Hall of Famer's basketball journey began. -
The new jerseys feature several Day of the Dead symbols like La Catrina, marigolds and papel picado. -
Additionally, visitors generated $11 million in federal taxes and $7.6 million in state and local taxes. Breeders' Cup visitors spent $38.7 million across hotels, dining, retail, transportation and entertainment and $5 million was spent on facility enhancements and event infrastructure at Del Mar, the study found. -
The Rock Hall's inductees will include eight acts who have all been eligible for at least a decade. In its "musical influence" category, the hall nods to Latin and African pop for the first time.
Latest Arts Events
Launch: ‘The Villains Club: A Delightfully Devious Anthology'
Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 12 PM
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ARTIFACT at Night: A Curated Dinner Inspired by Indonesian Cuisine
Thursday, April 16, 2026 from 5 PM to 8 PM
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Mingei International Museum: Balboa Park
$89
Studio Sessions Live From Quartyard
Thursday, April 16, 2026 from 6 PM to 9 PM
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Quartyard
Free
Italian Film: 'The Time it Takes' ('Il tempo che ci vuole'), 2024
Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7 PM
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La Paloma Theatre
$16 ($12 SDIFF Members, $7 Students)
Entries Open for San Diego County Fair Arts and Crafts Competitions
Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 12 AM
Ongoing until May 3, 2026
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Entries Open for San Diego County Fair Youth & Student Competitions
Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 12 AM
Ongoing until May 3, 2026
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Entries Open for San Diego County Fair's Culinary Competitions
Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 12 AM
Ongoing until May 31, 2026
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Del Mar Fairgrounds
Entries Open for San Diego County Fair Floral & Garden Competitions
Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 12 AM
Ongoing until May 7, 2026
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Del Mar Fairgrounds
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