LATEST IN ARTS & CULTURE
Ten years of Chicano Skatepark; a big night at Bread & Salt; Indigenous art in Escondido; an LGBTQ+ reading and dance party; COMPRESSED Zine & Music Fair; "Dear Evan Hansen" at Cygnet Theatre; Sidro Saturdays and more.
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Book clubs can start with a book, but they often become about the people those stories bring together. Three San Diego book club organizers share what keeps their groups going, from lasting friendships and shared traditions to unexpected connections that happen when people read together. -
In this episode of Port of Entry, recorded live at the KPBS San Diego Book Festival, poet and journalist Adolfo Guzman-Lopez reflects on growing up between Tijuana and San Diego and turning those experiences and memories into his book "California Southern: Writing from the Road, 1992–2025."
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A Social Network follow-up, the real-life origin story of the movie Rocky, and more movies our critics are looking forward to this fall. -
In the Oscar-winning filmmaker's latest documentary, director Alex Gibney investigates the rise of Elon Musk and says what's behind Musk's success are distressing truths.
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The formerly prominent, widely recorded conductor was sentenced Wednesday to nearly six years of probation for five counts of possession of child sex abuse material in Indianapolis. -
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 until October 15. We've compiled a list of nine events in San Diego to celebrate Hispanic culture.
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NPR's Linda Holmes is a daily puzzle devotee. She recommends games that will test your knowledge of geography, history, and even the most obscure corners of Wikipedia. -
Women in politics and pop culture are paying tribute to Gloria Steinem after her death at 92. Many called her not only an inspiration but a friend.
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Arguing with a partner or a loved one can be anxiety-inducing. Conflict resolution facilitator Priya Parker explains how to start and end a fight — while easing dread for everyone. -
A decade after taking a knee, Colin Kaepernick has no regrets and is reflecting on his life in his new memoir, The Perilous Fight. He talks to NPR's Michel Martin about losing football, his disappointment with Jay-Z and what the protest taught him about power.
MORE ARTS & CULTURE
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On KPBS Roundtable, we talk about the ICE arrest of a San Diego City College student this week and the community's reaction. Plus, how our military and border security have changed 25 years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. And, the enduring legacy of Islamophobia before and after September 11, 2001. -
KPBS Midday EditionIn a new graphic memoir, author Pedro Martín recounts his experience picking strawberries in California's Central Coast. Then, the Old Globe premieres "Begin Again," a reimagining of the 2013 film. And finally, your weekend arts preview. -
Sports journalist Sabreena Merchant says culture war issues related to race and trans athletes threaten to overshadow exceptional play on the WNBA court. -
Remote work gives us freedom and flexibility. But what happens when working from home leaves us isolated? We take our laptops to a Padres game to find out why getting together might be just as important as getting work done. -
Ann M. Martin's beloved series has influenced generations of readers. We're still asking: Which babysitter are you?
Latest Arts Events
Golden Island Presents: Billy Lee & The Gulf Coasters - Dim Sum & Jazz CCLXIX
Friday, September 11, 2026 at 6 PM
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Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine
Courtside Card Show
Friday, September 11, 2026 from 6:30 PM to 10 PM
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Hoops HQ
Free
Hidden City Sounds: Daring Greatly with Special Guests Lonesome Roses
Friday, September 11, 2026 from 7 PM to 9 PM
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California Center for the Arts: Escondido
Free
Buddy Guy 90
Friday, September 11, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
$51-$173
TajMo: Taj Mahal and Keb' Mo'
Friday, September 11, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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Humphreys Concerts by the Bay
$87.50
Crys Matthews
Friday, September 11, 2026 from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
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Templars Hall in Old Poway Park
$20 to $25
wave to earth
Friday, September 11, 2026 at 8:15 PM
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Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
From $68
PERREOLAND
Friday, September 11, 2026 at 9 PM
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Parq Nightclub
$39.11-$55.09
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