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Books can be life-changing for people who are incarcerated. When Cherish Burtson went to federal prison, books became her source of survival. Her story – and the volunteers fighting censorship to get books past prison walls – reveals how access to reading can mean survival, connection and hope. -
KPBS Midday EditionWe bring you Thanksgiving cooking tips from a local chef and YouTuber. Plus, for the cooking-averse — tips for eating out on Thanksgiving.
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This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Pop Art at MCASD; affordable small artworks at Secret Sister; LITVAKdance; the Verbatim Books Dollar Sale; "Because We Eat" and more. -
A holiday market features handmade ceramics, art, food gifts, woodworking, jewelry and more — all supporting the Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation.
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The Monkey King, a rebellious 16th-century Chinese superhero, is finally breaking into the U.S. through Netflix films, blockbuster video games, and a sold-out San Francisco Opera production. -
Shih-Ching Tsou has collaborated with filmmaker Sean Baker for years. Tsou's solo directorial debut uses Taipei as its canvas to tell a story about women making ends meet in the city.
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One hundred years ago this week, the radio barn dance that came to be known as the Grand Ole Opry was first broadcast from Nashville. Being part of the show still matters to country artists today. -
After releasing two albums in 2025, rap's great modern philosopher and griot is having one of his best-ever runs. He may not have all the answers, but his questions are everything we need right now.
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My Undesirable Friends: Part I — Last Air in Moscow follows Russian journalists who report on the country's abuses. Reviewer Justin Chang calls it one of the most engrossing films he's seen all year. -
Two-time golf champion Fuzzy Zoeller has died at the age of 74. One of golf's most gregarious characters Zoeller's career was tainted by a racially insensitive joke he made about Tiger Woods. -
NASA has made sure that the International Space Station is well stocked for a Thanksgiving meal full of treats. Here's what's on the menu. -
In addition to hits already in theaters like Wicked: For Good, this holiday week brings sequels for Zootopia and Knives Out.
Latest Arts Events
Winter Wonderland at Brickman’s (Lakehouse) Holiday Cocktail Pop-Up
Friday, November 28, 2025 at 3 PM
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Lakehouse Hotel & Golf Resort
European Holiday Market
Friday, November 28, 2025 from 5 PM to 9 PM
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Europa Village Wineries & Resort
Free
'The Day The Music Didn't Die' Returns
Friday, November 28, 2025 from 7 PM to 9 PM
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The Bornemann Theatre on TERI Campus of life
$35 - $45 + fees
LINKSD Open Mic
Friday, November 28, 2025 from 7 PM to 10 PM
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Mixed Grounds North Park
Free
San Diego Latin Jazz Collective Presents: The Palladium Mambo Orchestra
Friday, November 28, 2025 at 7 PM
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Lou Lou's
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Public Art at the New Terminal 1
Friday, November 28, 2025 at 5 AM
Ongoing until December 31, 2025
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San Diego International Airport
Free
Shop Gelson’s Online-Only 4-day Black Friday Savings Event
Friday, November 28, 2025 at 6 AM
Ongoing until December 1, 2025
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Gelson's Markets
Free
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