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Viet Thanh Nguyen's children's book, "Simone," tells the story of a young Vietnamese American girl whose life is uprooted by a wildfire and how she finds comfort in art. -
In our January arts and culture preview for San Diego, explore our picks for visual art, dance, theater, film, literature and music, spanning jazz, classical, experimental and popular genres. Up next: Lee Fields play sat the Observatory with Monophonics, All People's Celebration to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and jazz night at MCASD. -
San Diego's local booksellers and librarians reveal their most anticipated book releases for 2025 — perfect for fans of mystery, fantasy, nonfiction and more. -
The holidays can be stressful, not just on our ability to plan one more event or outing, but also on our wallets. We've rounded up 20 art exhibits in San Diego where you can pop in to get some culture — without a ticket. -
We look back at the year’s most influential exhibitions in San Diego, exploring culture, identity and health. -
Nonprofit art space The Hill Street Country Club, founded in 2012, has served as a hub for art, music and community. The gallery's final exhibit, Marisa DeLuca's "What Goes Up Must Come Down," is a study of Oceanside's lost or abandoned buildings — and the grief therein. -
Check out the films that left our staff in awe this year — from cinematic spectacles to heartfelt comedies. -
From thrilling dramas to the year’s funniest moments, here’s what made our watchlists. -
This weekend in the arts: "What Goes Up Must Come Down" at The Hill Street Country Club; Jason Magabo Perez's "SDPF2024: Coda"; Welcome Tu Las Californias Festival; Charles Glaubitz; San Diego Dance Theater; plus live music and more. -
This weekend in the arts: The La Jolla Symphony and Chorus explores light, color and nature in music; SoNo Fest heats up with chili and local flair; plus, the annual December Nights shines with the grand reopening of Balboa Park’s Botanical Building.
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