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This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Josh MacPhee's "Paper Politics" at Burn All Books "& Friends" gallery, Roman de Salvo's utilitarian-inspired sculptures and new contemporary ballet and a musical about public bathrooms.
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Scientists say we’ve barely scratched the surface when it comes to understanding and mapping the plants around us. In this episode, we meet the everyday people using an app called iNaturalist to help discover, document and protect biodiversity — sometimes even ending up in scientific papers. -
KPBS Midday EditionMother-daughter duo Zoe and Susie Ghahremani join Midday Edition to talk about their latest book, "Celebrate Nowruz." Then, a preview of the San Diego Latino Film Festival. And, your weekend preview.
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Norris karate chopped and kickboxed his way through more than a dozen action films, before leaping to TV in Walker, Texas Ranger. -
The story is fundamentally hopeful, just like Andy Weir's The Martian.
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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. -
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.
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Taylor Frankie Paul rose to fame on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, then filmed a season of The Bachelorette. But it won't air as planned because of resurfaced domestic violence allegations. -
The 33rd annual festival celebrates Latino film and culture through Sunday at venues across San Diego County.
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Four years ago, the boy band went silent — but not before setting off a chain reaction that would reshape the pop market, conquer the Grammys and prime the world for an inevitable comeback. -
The "Because I Got High" rapper made waves in 2023 with the album and song "Lemon Pound Cake," using home video to mock a police raid on his Ohio home. The deputies lost their civil suit against him.
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The Grammy-winning singer describes herself as a "53-year-old woman who is maneuvering her career the way she wants to, how she wants to." Scott's new album is To Whom This May Concern. -
This week, the biggest chart news revolves around Harry Styles all the time. Other artists, occasionally. -
KPBS Midday EditionWhat's the best way to make friends in San Diego? KPBS Midday Edition went on a journey to find out. -
The world’s most-watched sporting event kicks off in June, and San Diego will be a part of it. Two teams will set up camp in the region for the FIFA World Cup. -
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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Spring Equinox Celebration at The Rooftop Bar
Friday, March 20, 2026 from 12 PM to 11 PM
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The Rooftop Bar at Mission Pacific Beach Resort
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Mission Valley Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting
Friday, March 20, 2026 from 2:30 PM to 3:15 PM
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Tape B San Diego Concert
Friday, March 20, 2026 from 5 PM to 11 PM
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Gallagher Square at Petco Park
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Vista Sustainable Night Market
Friday, March 20, 2026 from 5 PM to 9 PM
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The Boochyard | Local Roots Kombucha
Free
Nat at Night
Friday, March 20, 2026 from 5 PM to 11 PM
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San Diego Natural History Museum
$7 - $12
Comedy for a Cause
Friday, March 20, 2026 at 6 PM
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United Portuguese S.E.S. Hall
$25
Music at the Museum with 333 Pacific featuring Johnny "V" Vernazza
Friday, March 20, 2026 from 6 PM to 9 PM
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Oceanside Museum of Art
$65 - $400
Music by the Sea: Vanessa Fountain, harp
Friday, March 20, 2026 at 7 PM
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Encinitas Main Library
$13-$23
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