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San Diego was included as one of 20 potential host cities in the joint bid by the United States, Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica for the 2031 competition.
Mt. Soledad Memorial Association
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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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Buscemi worked as a NYC firefighter for four years while he was getting his start in theater and stand-up comedy. He's appearing in two new films: The Only Living Pickpocket in New York and Wild Horse Nine. -
Known as TV's detective Mike Hammer, Keach was a prolific actor on stage and screen. His wide-ranging roles included cops, cowboys and Shakespearean characters.
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Next week, nominations come out for the 2027 Grammys. But there's one new award that's sparking a backlash, and it joins a complicated history of new categories. -
The Swedish star slows her glitchy synth bangers to a more reflective pace, and reaches back to transform the teen pop hit that started it all.
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TwitchCon returns to San Diego Nov. 13-15 with three days of gaming, meetups, panels and interactive experiences. Here’s a look at some events worth checking out. -
Nov. 11 marks the birthday of Ian Fleming's fictional MI6 agent. The celebration at Digital Gym Cinema features a screening of the 1983 film and a 'live' commentary by actor Tom Steward channeling Sean Connery.
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Mona Chalabi spent five years following Americans living paycheck to paycheck, as well as those earning top wages. Her new book, Ten Lives, explores why financial security can feel so elusive. -
M. John Harrison's slim novel is the first Booker Prize winner that's "emerged from the bona fide [sci-fi] world," according to the Booker Prize Foundation's chief executive.
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The Kennedy Center's former president Richard Grenell was a paid board member of Ticketmaster's parent company at the same time the two parties were negotiating. -
Senegal's breakdancers have been practicing for their country's historic hosting of the Youth Olympic Games this month. It's the first time Africa is hosting an Olympic event. -
Whether you're hosting friendsgiving or Thanksgiving, we've got foolproof turkey recipes, advice on how to stay present while hosting, and directions on how to create a stunning floral arrangement. -
The College Football Playoff is expanding again. The 12-team format lasted just three years. Starting next fall, the field will expand to 24 teams in a massive moment of transformation for the sport.
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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.
Latest Arts Events
Virtual Talk - Fashioned by Sargent
Thursday, November 12, 2026 from 11 AM to 12 PM
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Timken Museum of Art
Free
Fit Presents: Boots on the Boardwalk
Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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Fit Social
$35
ARTIFACT at Night: A Curated Dinner Inspired by a Trip Down the Danube
Thursday, November 12, 2026 from 5 PM to 8 PM
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Mingei International Museum: Balboa Park
$89
'Cityscapes' Art Reception | Rancho Santa Fe Art Guild
Thursday, November 12, 2026 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
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Rancho Santa Fe Branch Library
Free
Globe for All: 'Macbeth' Performance at Coronado Public Library
Thursday, November 12, 2026 from 6 PM to 8 PM
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Coronado Public Library
Free
'Outlander in Concert'
Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 7 PM
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San Diego Civic Theatre
From $52.25
An Evening with Chris Hedges
Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 7 PM
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First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego
$22-$75
Chest Fever Presents The Last Waltz
Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 7 PM
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Belly Up Tavern
$44.30
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