LATEST IN ARTS & CULTURE
Kim Phillips-Pea of the Southeast Art Team has been restoring public art throughout southeastern San Diego for five years.
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San Diego's indie-rock project Topeka Clementine blends storytelling, activism and sing-along energy into music that feels urgent and alive. Hear a special performance from KPBS' Sundrenched Sounds live music series and a post-show interview about going viral, constant touring and new work shaped by grief and hope. -
KPBS Midday EditionGardening expert Nan Sterman joins Midday Edition to give advice on how to approach spring planting after a warm winter in the San Diego region.
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The Oscar-nominated Kokuho tells a compelling story about friendship, the weight of history and the torturous road to becoming a star in Japan's Kabuki theater. -
Director Chloé Zhao used meditation, somatic exercises and dance to inspire the cast and crew of this Oscar-nominated story about William Shakespeare's family.
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This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Celebrating the career of Black craft pioneer Faith Ringgold; free admission to SDMA; author George Saunders; San Diego Dance Theater's "Live Arts Fest"; the Flower Fields season kicks off and more. -
As Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys plan to bring their "Giants" exhibit to MCASD this spring, the Deans signaled their support for San Diego artists when Swizz Beatz bought out an entire Barrio Logan photography show.
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Shout Studios brings restored 4K versions of "A Better Tomorrow" and "The Killer" back to theaters. -
Susan Claassen embodies the legendary Hollywood costume designer in "A Conversation with Edith Head."
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On Tuesday opening statements will begin for the federal antitrust trial against Live Nation, one of the largest entertainment companies in the world. -
While previous documentaries captured the frenzy of Beatlemania, Man on the Run focuses on McCartney in the years between the band's breakup and John Lennon's death.
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March is always a big one for books – this year is no different. We call out a handful of upcoming titles for readers to put on their radars — offering a good alternative to doomscrolling. -
The federal government hasn't yet awarded hundreds of millions of dollars that it promised for security for the World Cup, less than four months before the tournament kicks off in cities across the U.S. including Los Angeles. LAist's Libby Rainey looks at what it could mean for fans. -
Buckley has been nominated for a best actress Oscar for her portrayal of William Shakespeare's wife in Hamnet. The film "brought me into this next chapter of my life as a mother," Buckley says. -
Feature film by Aaron Davidman starring Joshua Close as a veteran struggling to make sense of civilian life when he's confronted with the complexities of gun violence in his home town. www.americansolitairefilm.com.
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Worm Moon Celebration at The Rooftop Bar
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 from 12 PM to 10 PM
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The Rooftop Bar at Mission Pacific Beach Resort
Free
NOVA: Can Dogs Talk
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 3 PM
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Virtual
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Banding Community Together Benefit Concert
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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Belly Up Tavern
$27.30
Learn the Art of Storytelling: 'Tying it All Together'
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 from 6 PM to 7:30 PM
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Coronado Public Library
Free
Luchino Visconti's 'Conversation Piece' (4K Restoration)
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 7 PM
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Digital Gym Cinema
$13 Regular | $11 Students & Seniors | $9 Members
Kids Eat Free Monday Through Wednesday at The Shores Restaurant
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 7 AM
Ongoing until April 29, 2026
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The Shores Restaurant
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