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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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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. -
John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” has become the unofficial anthem of the U.S. men’s national soccer team at the World Cup, with players and fans singing it together after victories.
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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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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. -
In many cities across the country, rooting for the U.S. Men's National Team during the FIFA World Cup is an easy choice. But for a cross-border city like San Diego, that choice isn’t as simple for fans who have close ties to both the U.S. and Mexico.
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Independence Day Carnival at Lakehouse Resort
Friday, July 3, 2026 from 10 AM to 3 PM
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Anchored in Freedom: An Independence Day Celebration
Friday, July 3, 2026 from 1 PM to 5 PM
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Ingram Plaza at Liberty Station
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Create your own Avatar Drawing Workshop
Friday, July 3, 2026 from 2 PM to 4 PM
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Revision Creative Workspace
$10
Street Level X Art Walk: July
Friday, July 3, 2026 from 5 PM to 8 PM
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Oceanside Museum of Art
Free
LED presents WAX MOTIF at LED Day Club
Friday, July 3, 2026 from 5 PM to 10 PM
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Fit Social
$50.45 - $62.25
Opening Reception for 'Patriotic Sagas, an Art Exhibition'
Friday, July 3, 2026 from 5 PM to 8 PM
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The San Diego Watercolor Society
Free
Golden Island Presents: Robin Henkel - Dim Sum & Jazz CCLIX
Friday, July 3, 2026 from 6 PM to 8:30 PM
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Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine
Free
'Summer & Spritz': A Rooftop Summer Kickoff at 5'Oclock Somewhere Bar
Friday, July 3, 2026 from 6 PM to 8 PM
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Margaritaville Hotel San Diego
$25+ Early Bird | $30+ Week Of
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