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This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Glass art by Indigenous artists at the Mingei; Gustavo Romero plays Liszt; indie and new wave at Soda Bar; spinning, weaving and blacksmithing in Old Town; Hitchcock at The Old Globe; Street Level in Oceanside; and fútbol on Chicano Park Blvd.
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Richard Louv coined the term "nature-deficit disorder" two decades ago. On a hike near Julian, he explains why slowing down and paying attention to the natural world can improve our health, reshape how we think and help us feel more alive. -
Port of Entry producer Julio makes his case to hosts Alan and Nat about why the World Cup is so special, recruiting both old and new friends to help him explain.
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Two couples spend an ill-advised evening together in the tense comedy The Invite. Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton, star in the film, which plays it a little too safe. -
Pierce says he's motivated by the "ticking clock of mortality" — and the desire to challenge himself as an actor. He's currently starring in the Shakespeare Theatre Company production of Othello.
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Superfans and sleuths appear to have their hunches confirmed on Friday, as dozens of black cars dropped off elegantly dressed guests outside of Madison Square Garden in New York City. The wedding bash is expected to last into Saturday morning. -
San Diego native Andy Acosta stars in San Diego Opera's production of "Fellow Travelers," an acclaimed opera exploring love, identity and the Lavender Scare.
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In which Rhaenyra goes from grief-stricken in bed to sword-swinging in the Red Keep. -
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are rumored to celebrate at Madison Square Garden on July 3, with speculation ranging from a wedding reception to surprise musical performances.
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This weekend in the arts in San Diego: The Rady Shell's opening night; new textile art at Visions; Andrew Alcasid at Mabel's Gone Fishing; "Stories in Cloth" at La Jolla Historical Society; "Hairspray" at NVA; the "Be Well" book launch; group crafting and a night of KPBS bands at Casbah. -
Juneteenth began as a celebration of Black people’s liberation after the Civil War and now serves as a day for community reflection, education and celebration.
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Cape Verde didn't win a match at the World Cup, and somehow, that didn't seem to matter. The African team's debut on this stage was unforgettable. -
David S. Reynolds' book examines the twin legacies of the Mayflower, which carried the Pilgrims to Plymouth in 1620, and the White Lion, which brought the first enslaved Africans to Virginia in 1619. -
Colonial Americans were drinking coffee long before they dumped tea into Boston Harbor or fought a war for independence. The establishments that served it were already brewing revolutionary ideas. -
After 90 minutes of play, the electronic board signaled 10 minutes of added time, and it was difficult to imagine at that point just how much drama would be packed into the coming minutes. -
KPBS Midday EditionLoud Fridge Theatre debuts "Boy My Greatness," which follows the boy players who acted out Shakespeare's heroines. Then, we hear about a children's book that embraces self love through beloved farmyard animals. And, your weekend preview.
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Fourth of July at Carnitas' Snack Shack
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Red, White, and Brews at Grand Social
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