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Top row, from left: Beth Accomando, courtesy of Sportsplex USA Santee. Bottom row, from left: Courtesy of Hotel del Coronado, Julia Dixon Evans.
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Itamar “Ita” Lilienthal is an emerging biodesigner and architect developing sustainable material alternatives — and he thinks he may have found something big. -
We're dropping a special episode during our season break with one request: Help shape Season 2 of The Finest by taking our anonymous survey. Plus, KPBS Racial Justice and Social Equity Reporter Katie Hyson, a self-proclaimed The Finest superfan, takes the survey live on the show.
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This weekend in the arts: City College Photo Exhibition, Tony Hawk meets "The Nutcracker," experimental theater on treadmills, holiday posadas, Jackie Mendoza, "Noel Noel" and more. -
This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Digitally inspired art in Escondido, exploring "joy futurism," festive ska, a San Diego Scrooge, boat parades, Hanukkah and more.
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The original Betty Boop, the first four Nancy Drew books and Greta Garbo's first talkie are among the many works from 1930 that will be free to use, share and remake starting on Jan. 1. -
Marty Reisman was nicknamed "The Needle" for his slender physique. He dressed well and put on a show.
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Which Tiny Desk made an audio engineer question everything? Which one made a producer want to cry? Touch grass? Look back on the year in Tiny Desk, with the people who make them. -
The Kennedy Center is planning legal action after jazz musician Chuck Redd canceled an annual holiday concert. Redd pulled out after President Trump's name appeared on the building.
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The FIFA President addressed outrage over ticket prices for the World Cup by pointing to record demand and reiterating that most of the proceeds will help support soccer around the world. -
All of the top 10 books borrowed through the public library app Libby were written by women. And Kristin Hannah's The Women was the top checkout in many library systems around the country. -
The weeklong celebration of Kwanzaa is a perfect opportunity to revisit soothing, hearty winter foods, says celebrity chef Tanya Holland.
Latest Arts Events
The Roots
Monday, December 29, 2025 at 7 PM
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The Magnolia
Public Art at the New Terminal 1
Monday, December 29, 2025 at 5 AM
Ongoing until December 31, 2025
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San Diego International Airport
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Bottomless Mimosas, Micheladas and Bloody Marys at Table 509 Bar & Kitchen
Monday, December 29, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Ongoing until January 31, 2026
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Table 509 Bar & Kitchen
Help Support the Feeding San Diego School Pantry Program
Monday, December 29, 2025 at 7 AM
Ongoing until December 31, 2025
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Visit Little Italy during Small Business Season
Monday, December 29, 2025 at 7 AM
Ongoing until December 31, 2025
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Little Italy
Sultan Baklava - A Hidden Gem in Downtown El Cajon
Monday, December 29, 2025 at 8 AM
Ongoing until December 31, 2025
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Sultan Baklava
Opening of 'Snapshot San Diego' at New Terminal 1
Monday, December 29, 2025 at 8 AM
Ongoing until January 10, 2026
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San Diego International Airport - Terminal 1
'Uncharted Elsewhere'
Monday, December 29, 2025 at 9 AM
Ongoing until January 4, 2026
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San Diego Central Library: Judith Harris Art Gallery
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