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La Jolla Playhouse
The Tony-winning director steps into a new role at New York's Roundabout Theatre Company while reflecting on nearly two decades of premieres, festivals and community impact in San Diego.
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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 EditionLocal designers are combating textile waste by spreading awareness of slow fashion. Then, Christopher Ashley reflects on his 18-year career at the La Jolla Playhouse. And, your weekend arts preview.
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A holiday market features handmade ceramics, art, food gifts, woodworking, jewelry and more — all supporting the Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation. -
This weekend in arts and culture in San Diego: Author & Punisher's industrial drone music; a new exhibit on race history at the Museum of Us; clown art at Woo Studios; Vietnamese food and art lessons with Thien Pham; Jessie Montgomery compositions at the Mingei; new work by Maybelle Reynoso and more.
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Chris Ryall signs new "Daredevil: Born Again" and SDSU scholars break down comics from the U.S., France, Italy and Japan. -
Mostly they're charmed. Some witches we talked to couldn't wait for the new Wicked release. But some worry that the films have helped move the secret, spiritual art of witchcraft into the mainstream.
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Thirty-five years after the Grammys revoked Milli Vanilli's best new artist award, former member Fab Morvan has been nominated in a surprising twist. -
Known for his cosmic-stoner songwriting and freewheeling tunes, Todd Snider's career spanned three decades.
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After his parents died, Stiller found a stash of their audio recordings. Those tapes of comedians Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara are at the center of the documentary Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost. -
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This week brings new releases from Joy Williams, Simon Winchester and Tracy K. Smith, among other talented writers. -
Erivo says she found parallels between her life and the experience of her Wicked character, Elphaba. Her new memoir is called Simply More: A Book for Anyone who Has Been Told They're Too Much.
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Beyond the Title: What It Truly Takes to Lead
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 4 PM
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East County Card Show
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 from 5 PM to 8 PM
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BNS Brewing & Distilling Co.
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November | Artist Alliance Quarterly Critique
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 from 6 PM to 9 PM
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Oceanside Museum of Art
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Alzheimer's Association: New Advances in Alzheimer's Treatments-VIRTUAL
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 from 6 PM to 7 PM
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Open Reading: 'All's Well That Ends Well' (Part One)
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
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Coronado Public Library
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Crafty Hour: Wood Owl Ornaments
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 from 6:30 PM to 8 PM
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Coronado Public Library
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Festive Fall Paint & Sip
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
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San Diego Mission Bay Resort
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'Celebrating Diane Keaton' – 'The Godfather Part II'
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 7 PM
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Digital Gym Cinema
$13 Regular / $11 Students & Seniors / $9 Members
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