LATEST IN ARTS & CULTURE
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Reconnect with the art of holiday gift-giving at markets featuring local artists, makers, festive food and drink and one-of-a-kind finds.
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Inside a San Diego prison, art is more than a creative outlet. For people serving life sentences, painting and drawing offer a way to cope with incarceration, build confidence and imagine a different future. We visit Project PAINT to explore what creativity makes possible behind bars. -
Port of Entry host Natalie Gonzalez watches Guillermo del Toro's “Pan's Labyrinth” for the first time. Through conversations with KPBS arts and culture reporter Beth Accomando and Tijuana-based filmmaker Daniela García, we explore the film's lasting impact and the stories it continues to inspire.
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There's every reason to be wary of Club Kid, one of those manchild-must-grow-up-when-a-cute-kid-shows-up stories. But Jordan Firstman's directorial debut is different. -
John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell star as CIA agents trying to topple Chilean democracy who take a side trip to Easter Island. Brace yourself for oddball twists, jolts of violence and profanity galore.
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NPR Music's Stephen Thompson reports on a surprising hit album this week.
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Reflection, renewal. On this episode, we provide a musical reset for the mind. Look for Tiny Desk Radio on your local NPR station.
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Comedian Brand faces a "significant" prison sentence, which a London court judge is set to hand down on Monday. -
The 2026 SDAFF opens Nov. 5 with films from 35 countries and runs through Nov. 14.
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Both Poe and Doyle have generated mountains of literary criticism over the years, but Darkness Becomes Bright and Sleuth-Hound remind us there's a lot left to discover about these masters. -
Dr. Raj Panjabi is the author of Safer: A Playbook. His goal is to help people face a personal crisis — health, workplace, family conflicts — and "turn fear into action."
MORE ARTS & CULTURE
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Affordability concerns were top of mind for voters heading into the midterms, as tariffs and the war in Iran drove up prices, including food costs. Now, Americans are expecting relief from Washington. -
KPBS Midday EditionSan Diego's second annual Slow Fashion Day will highlight local designers and focus on the environmental impact of the fashion industry. Then, we preview the San Diego Asian Film Festival and other weekend arts events. -
NPR Music culture critic and reporter Rodney Carmichael ruminates on the latest in rap culture. This week: How Yung Miami's summer bop became a sweeping indictment. -
The Bronx emcee's unpredictable set features a laundry list of guest appearances and hits from across three decades. -
The American singer-songwriter and poet visited with the American pope at the Vatican during a break between concert dates in Italy. The Vatican said the encounter was brief.
Latest Arts Events
Studio Arts Workshop: Animal Paintings
Monday, November 9, 2026 from 10 AM to 2 PM
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Oceanside Museum of Art
$70-100
Our 20th Chapter: One Book, One San Diego Author Event - Downtown San Diego
Monday, November 9, 2026 from 6:30 PM to 8 PM
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San Diego Public Library - Central Library
Free
Perspectives Lecture Series: Nov. 2026
Monday, November 9, 2026 at 7 PM
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Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Members: Free | General Public: $12
Opening of 'NEW PAINT' at New Terminal 1
Monday, November 9, 2026 at 5 AM
Ongoing until October 31, 2027
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San Diego International Airport - Terminal 1
Free
Discover UC San Diego: A GPS-Guided Walking Tour for Prospective Students, Parents, New Staff and You!
Monday, November 9, 2026 at 8 AM
Ongoing until December 31, 2027
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UCSD Town Square
$14.99
La Jolla GPS-guided Walking Tour: Must-see Sights with a La Jolla Local
Monday, November 9, 2026 at 8 AM
Ongoing until December 31, 2027
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Various Locations in La Jolla
$14.99-$19.99
Carlsbad GPS-guided Walking Tour: The Village by the Sea
Monday, November 9, 2026 at 8 AM
Ongoing until December 31, 2027
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Various Locations in Carlsbad
$14.99 -19.99
Fleet Week San Diego 2026
Monday, November 9, 2026 at 9 AM
Ongoing until November 15, 2026
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The Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier
Free
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