LATEST IN ARTS & CULTURE
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This weekend in the arts: Edra Soto added to ICA's sculpture trail; Medium Festival of Photography comes to MCASD; "Matt & Ben" at New Village Arts; Flamy Grant at Soda Bar and more.
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The Port of Entry team takes a deep dive into what it took to pass California Assembly Bill 91 and what it means for U.S. students living south of the border. -
Scientists say we’ve barely scratched the surface when it comes to understanding and mapping the plants around us. In this episode, we meet the everyday people using an app called iNaturalist to help discover, document and protect biodiversity — sometimes even ending up in scientific papers.
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After the sudden death of her boyfriend, a young Berlin woman is taken in by a family she meets in the countryside. In showing the ache of love and loss, Miroirs No. 3 holds up a mirror to us all. -
The Comic-Con sister convention overlaps with No Kings protests this year, so attendees may need to plan for additional crowds and possible traffic impacts.
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San Diego expanded free parking for city residents in Balboa Park, but arts and cultural organizations say the policy is still hurting attendance, access and revenue. -
This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Josh MacPhee's "Paper Politics" at Burn All Books "& Friends" gallery, Roman de Salvo's utilitarian-inspired sculptures and new contemporary ballet and a musical about public bathrooms.
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The film will focus on chapters in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring that were left out of the first movie in the trilogy. -
Taylor Frankie Paul rose to fame on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, then filmed a season of The Bachelorette. But it won't air as planned because of resurfaced domestic violence allegations.
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As the trailblazing Swedish star returns with her first album since 2018, she talks through going on IVF and solo parenting, expressing sexuality, and the negotiation of being a self-aware pop star. -
Find Easter events across San Diego County, from Easter Bunny photos and spring cookie decorating to sunset paddleboarding and K-pop sing-alongs.
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Woods was arrested on suspicion of DUI. The Martin County Sheriff's Office said Woods was not injured. -
To close out Women's History Month, a look at both women directors who blazed a trail and the provocative new voices emerging today. -
KPBS Midday EditionFrom Friar franks and popcorn to fine dining in Carlsbad, we bring you a taste of arts and culture news in San Diego this week. -
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Latest Arts Events
National Whisky Day at The Rooftop Bar Oceanside
Friday, March 27, 2026 from 12 PM to 11 PM
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Mission Pacific Hotel
North City Launches Friday Night Dance Series in San Marcos
Friday, March 27, 2026 from 6 PM to 8 PM
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North City San Marcos
Free
'Earlybirds Club' - Dance Party
Friday, March 27, 2026 at 6 PM
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Music Box
$40.30
LINK SD
Friday, March 27, 2026 from 6 PM to 10 PM
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Mixed Grounds North Park
Free
Songwriter Sanctuary to Celebrate Women’s History Month Featuring Original Music from Three Baby Bushka Members
Friday, March 27, 2026 from 6:30 PM to 9 PM
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Normal Heights United Church
$10+ Suggested Donation
Dulcimer artist Kevin Roth with singer-songwriter Leatea
Friday, March 27, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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Templars Hall in Old Poway Park
$20 - $25
Steph Johnson Band
Friday, March 27, 2026 from 8 PM to 9:15 PM
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La Jolla Community Center
$25 - $35
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