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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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Black Friday Artist Market returns to Encanto's Graffiti Gardens for its second year. -
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.
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The 2025 selection follows its predecessors, "brain rot" from 2024, "rizz" from 2023 and "goblin mode" from 2022. -
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.
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At issue is whether internet providers can be liable for their users' committing copyright violations using its services. -
In the decades since its release, "Wonderful Christmastime" has become a seasonal staple beloved by some but loathed by others.
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Chuck Samuelson, of Kitchens for Good, has launched a program that lets you adopt a tree and get the avocados it grows. -
Starring Seth Rogen, Aziz Ansari, Keke Palmer, with Sandra Oh, and Keanu Reeves. -
The Oscar-winning costume designer has been enchanted by Oz and Munchkinland for most of his life. He created more than 1,000 looks for Wicked: For Good — including Elphaba's "sex cardigan." -
Latest Arts Events
Professional Development (for Educators) // Art Within Social Movements
Monday, December 1, 2025 from 4 PM to 6 PM
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ArtReach
$20
Malibu Farm-Let it Snow
Monday, December 1, 2025 at 5 PM
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Malibu Farm in Seaport Village
Societe Brewing Breadmaking Class
Monday, December 1, 2025 from 6:30 PM to 8 PM
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Societe Brewery
$57.75
Public Art at the New Terminal 1
Monday, December 1, 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
Monday, December 1, 2025 at 6 AM
Gelson's Markets
Free
Visit Little Italy during Small Business Season
Monday, December 1, 2025 at 7 AM
Ongoing until December 31, 2025
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Little Italy
Help Support the Feeding San Diego School Pantry Program
Monday, December 1, 2025 at 7 AM
Ongoing until December 31, 2025
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Virtual
Inaugural ¡Holly Tamales! Fundraiser - Benefitting Meals on Wheels San Diego County
Monday, December 1, 2025 at 7 AM
Ongoing until December 24, 2025
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Meals On Wheels San Diego County
$35 per box
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