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Encinitas Art Commission proposes cultural goals for the city’s general plan after disagreements over which sculptures qualified for installation left pedestals empty for months.
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Matcha is suddenly everywhere, from cafe menus to viral drinks on social media. But the powdered green tea has a much deeper story rooted in centuries-old tea traditions. In this episode, we explore the rise of matcha, the ritual of Japanese tea ceremony and why this ancient drink resonates with modern life. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe U.S. Postal Service released a new commemorative set of stamps honoring lowrider culture on Friday. On Midday Edition Tuesday, we hear more about the rich history of lowriding and what it has meant for Chicano culture in San Diego through the years.
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The 33rd annual festival celebrates Latino film and culture through Sunday at venues across San Diego County. -
Tommy Shelby's estranged son has taken control of the old gang and is making new and dangerous moves and alliances. Cillian Murphy stars in this gripping movie-length Peaky Blinders sequel.
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This weekend in the arts in San Diego: INSITE reenvisions a 2000 border birding hut installation; San Diego Dance Theater explores water and resilience; the Cherry Blossom Festival returns; Twin Ritual hits the Casbah and more. -
"Unrolling Paradise," an installation by artist Maryam Bayat, is inspired by a childhood in the fertile forests of Iran, her father's rug shop and the women who traditionally wove Persian rugs by hand.
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Cinema Junkie Beth Accomando looks back at the biggest moments of the 98th Academy Awards — from historic wins and industry politics to why Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" deserved more recognition. -
A mix of decorated veterans and rising stars won 24 medals for Team USA, 13 of them gold. The last one arrived Sunday, when the U.S. sled hockey team beat Canada to win its fifth straight gold medal.
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In a conversation with pianist Lara Downes, the New Yorker staff writer says music in America will keep evolving as long as the country keeps an open door to new people and new sounds. -
Concert tickets have skyrocketed since the pandemic, and live music venues and artists are beholden to booking agents and ticketing platforms calling the shots. Even amid antitrust suits against Live Nation and Ticketmaster, fans can take steps to hang on to affordable shows.
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Morocco was stunningly awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title on Tuesday by governing body judges who overturned Senegal's victory in a chaotic final in January. -
Venezuela won the World Baseball Classic for the first time, rebounding from a blown eighth-inning lead to beat the United States 3-2 Tuesday night on Eugenio Suárez's tiebreaking double in the ninth -
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Six women's group-stage games will be held July 11, July 14 and July 17, one women's quarterfinal on July 21, a men's semifinal on July 24, women's semifinal July 25, the men's bronze-medal game July 27 and women's bronze-medal game July 28. -
A college professor travels to New York City to attend a conference and finds a young couple living in his apartment.
Latest Arts Events
'Many Hands, One Passion'
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Ongoing until April 12, 2026
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Coronado Public Library
Free
San Diego Theatre Month is Back
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 1 PM
Ongoing until March 31, 2026
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Multiple locations
33rd Annual San Diego Latino Film Festival
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 7 PM
Ongoing until March 22, 2026
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AMC Mission Valley 20 & Digital Gym Cinema
$13-$200
Dancing for fun -- Contra Dancing
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 7 PM
Ongoing until May 20, 2026
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Balboa Park Club Ballroom
$5
'The Maltese Falcon'
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 7 PM
Ongoing until March 29, 2026
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North Coast Repertory Theatre
From $58.50 Senior: $53.50
'The Recipe'
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Ongoing until March 29, 2026
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La Jolla Playhouse - Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre
RISE: Trance Thursday at SPIN Nightclub | Uplifting + Tech/Hard Trance
Thursday, March 19, 2026 from 9 AM to 2 AM
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Spin Nightclub
$6.11-$12.51
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