Mary Jhun's new exhibit, "In Losing Sleep, I Painted," opens Saturday at the Oceanside Museum of Art. The San Diego artist is pushing the boundaries of dreams, science and her muse.
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One of the first modern women composers to reach international acclaim, Gubaidulina wrote bold music, inspired by Eastern and Western philosophies, and the joy of sound itself. -
Critic Ann Powers considers musical performances that have left audiences stunned in utter silence, and what you can hear when sound falls away.
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On Midday Edition Wednesday, we hear from San Diegans building products and spaces that challenge the norms of alcohol consumption, and the social pressures that often come with drinking. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe San Diego community center Centro Cultural de la Raza on Saturday will host its International Women's Day event, where attendees plans to raise awareness about gender-based violence against immigrants. Then, a cabaret show with two pop culture icons. And your weekend preview.
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Burr is known for his contrarian, fiery stand-up, but lately he's been feeling lighter on stage. His latest Hulu comedy special is Bill Burr: Drop Dead Years. -
The pandemic decimated the box office and the reshaped the moviegoing experience. NPR's movie critic, Bob Mondello, looks back on how his job changed during the early months of COVID-19.
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Explore San Diego’s architecture and design with free guided and self-guided tours this weekend. Hosted by the San Diego Architecture Foundation, OH! San Diego features artist talks, workshops, demonstrations and happy hours. -
Our roundup of art and culture to discover in San Diego this month: Visual art, music, theater, dance, outdoor festivals, books, film and more. Up next: Tabla music, Dia de la Mujer at The Front; "American Minimal" at San Diego Museum of Art; City Ballet's "Swan Lake Act II"; and Xareni Lizarraga, Phil Beaumont, Christopher Wassell and more at Bread & Salt.
MORE ARTS & CULTURE
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A Steven Soderbergh spy thriller, a Looney Tunes movie and a grisly comedy about a guy who can't feel pain are all out this weekend. -
Care and Feeding chronicles life in the culinary world. All the Other Mothers Hate Me follows a mom turned amateur detective. Plus, Karen Russell's first full-length novel since Swamplandia! -
Willow Winsham's new book on witches, past and present, offers a fun, fast, well researched historical summary that is also a stunning work of art.
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Art Journaling
Thursday, March 13, 2025 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
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ArtReach HQ
$30.00
Highlights of Alice By Heart – Concert Hour
Thursday, March 13, 2025 from 1 PM to 2 PM
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Palomar College Performance Lab D-10
Free
Kallisti Ensemble
Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 5 PM
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UC San Diego Conrad Prebys Concert Hall
Free
State of the Earth's Environment, 2025 PART 3
Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Virtual
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'Murder of the Jujube Candy Heiress': A Cold Case with Author Taylor Baldwin Kiland
Thursday, March 13, 2025 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
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Coronado Public Library
Free
Red Hot Chili Peppers Paint and Sip
Thursday, March 13, 2025 from 6 PM to 9 PM
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Alejandra’s Mexican Restaurant
$49.00
Pints & Pawz St. Puppyz Day Pawty @ Dogleg Brewing Co.
Thursday, March 13, 2025 from 6 PM to 8 PM
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Dogleg Brewing Company
Free
Casa de Bandini Tequila Tasting Dinner
Thursday, March 13, 2025 from 6 PM to 9 PM
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Casa de Bandini
$75
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