LATEST IN ARTS & CULTURE
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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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Three San Diego musicians — Divina, James Spaite and Shua — take the stage at Balboa Park's Spreckels Organ Pavilion for intimate performances and candid conversations about the songs they write and the experiences that inspired them. -
KPBS Midday EditionIn celebration of Juneteenth, several events are happening around San Diego County this weekend to bring people together through music, food, community activities and more.
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Director Michael Sarnoski's film about the legendary hero who robs from the rich and gives to the poor is about the stories we tell ourselves. -
NPR's A Martinez talks to Alejandro González Iñárritu and Gael García Bernal about Amores Perros — 25 years after the release of the film that inspired contemporary cinema in Mexico and launched their careers.
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New albums by Lizzo and the rising artist Imani Imani are both "event" records — but one arrives with arguably too much backstory, the other with almost none. -
The South African musician's "Mannenberg" was often called his country's unofficial anthem during the final years of apartheid.
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NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang of the Las Culturistas podcast about their tongue-in-cheek "Culture Awards" broadcast. -
Hundreds of Padres fans clocked in from Petco Park on Wednesday, attempting to work remotely during the baseball game. From Zoom calls to insurance sales, productivity was up to bat.
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San Francisco-based Gensler designed Terminal 1, which was completed in September 2025 and replaced the original 1960's terminal. -
India Thompson's "Looks Like Home" transforms everyday household objects into woven sculptures, using traditional basketry to explore life as a renter, attachment and what it means to feel at home.
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The left winger Pulisic was key to the Americans' fluid and effective attack in last week's win over Paraguay. But he was kicked in the calf, left at halftime, and hasn't trained with the team since. -
After a week of the World Cup, visitors to the U.S. are marveling on social media about things like free drink refills. It's a respite as tensions between Washington and its allies run high. -
Mexico took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0 and become the first team to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup. -
The velodrome, a bike racing track in Balboa Park, became embroiled in controversy over USA Cycling's policy excluding trans women from women's races.
Latest Arts Events
San Diego County Fair Juneteenth
Friday, June 19, 2026 from 11 AM to 5 PM
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Del Mar Fairgrounds
Included with fair admission
National Martini Day
Friday, June 19, 2026 from 11 AM to 10 PM
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Temaki Bar: Handroll, Sushi, Sake
Nike N7 Launches June 19 at Native Star in the Gaslamp
Friday, June 19, 2026 from 11 AM to 7 PM
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Native Star
Free
Louisiana Purchase Juneteenth Block Party North Park 2026
Friday, June 19, 2026 from 12 PM to 6 PM
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Louisiana Purchase
Free
The Freedom Table
Friday, June 19, 2026 from 4 PM to 9 PM
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TERI Campus of Life
$250
The Freedom Table - A Juneteenth Celebration
Friday, June 19, 2026 from 4 PM to 9 PM
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TERI Campus of Life
$250-$400
Vista Sustainable Night Market
Friday, June 19, 2026 from 5 PM to 9 PM
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The Boochyard | Local Roots Kombucha
Free
R&B Block Party: Juneteenth
Friday, June 19, 2026 from 5 PM to 10 PM
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Quartyard
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