LATEST IN ARTS & CULTURE
This weekend's worldwide City Nature Challenge pits cities against each other with a shared goal — documenting the plants and animals around us. Local botanists and scientists say San Diegans’ participation helps build a growing data set of community observations.
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What does Iran look like beyond conflict? Iranian American artists here in San Diego use sculpture, storytelling and tradition to share a fuller picture of culture, memory and home. -
We talk about proposed cuts to arts funding in the city budget. Plus, the weekend's arts events and a preview of the TCM Classic Film Festival.
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Paramount CEO David Ellison must now make his case to regulators and a wary Hollywood that the merger is good for the industry. -
Bigfoot is popping up everywhere — in low-budget horror films, in festivals around the country, and even in a critically acclaimed musical.
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The rising country star Ella Langley rules both the album and song charts this week, but Justin Bieber also sees a rise in popularity following his nostalgic performance at Coachella. -
Thomas led the San Francisco Symphony from 1995 to 2020, helping to establish its reputation as a world-class orchestra. In 2021, he was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme, a type of brain cancer.
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The Without Walls (WOW) Festival features interactive, site-specific performances across campus this weekend. -
The new one-night festival at Queen Bee's showcases five films from queer and femme filmmakers who bite back.
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Artists, audiences and community leaders gathered outside City Hall on Monday to protest drastic cuts to arts funding in San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria's proposed budget for the new fiscal year. -
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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The Pennsylvania city is hosting the draft for the first time in almost 80 years. Pittsburghers say the city's passionate fanbases and winning teams make the selection a natural fit. -
KPBS Midday EditionThis Earth Day, we talk about the collective action to protect the environment — from gardens to cultural change. -
The Dominican singer Tokischa built her career through a series of transgressions. On a new album, she veers in a different direction. -
What does it mean to monetize your offspring? To turn their childhood into content? In Like, Follow, Subscribe Fortesa Latifi explores what drives parents to become family influencers. -
Sophy Romvari's debut feature is a moving, semi-autobiographical account of a family doing everything they can to try to help their teen son.
Latest Arts Events
Members’ Preview: Art Alive 2026
Friday, April 24, 2026 from 8 AM to 12 PM
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San Diego Museum of Art
$45
Fun Animal Friday: Sheep
Friday, April 24, 2026 from 10 AM to 11:30 AM
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Children's Museum of Discovery
Free with Museum Admission
LIFE at MiraCosta FREE Friday Lectures 'AI, Philosophy and Language' & 'Whales and Porpoises'
Friday, April 24, 2026 from 1 PM to 3:30 PM
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MiraCosta College Oceanside Campus Building 1000 Conference Room
Free
Spring Fling Opera Concert
Friday, April 24, 2026 from 1 PM to 2 PM
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Coronado Public Library
Free
Climate Dance Party
Friday, April 24, 2026 from 6 PM to 9 PM
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Birch Aquarium at Scripps
$15.95 - $39.95
Canyon to Coupe
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 6 PM
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Fairmont Grand Del Mar
$165
Motorvault: The VIP Opening Soirée at La Jolla Concours d’Elegance
Friday, April 24, 2026 from 6 PM to 10 PM
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Ellen Browning Scripps Park
$399 - $500
North City’s Dance Series Returns with Salsa Night
Friday, April 24, 2026 from 6 PM to 8 PM
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North City San Marcos
Free
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