LATEST IN ARTS & CULTURE
Unlike Comic-Con, TwitchCon is more of a business and technology convention where creators can come in and find new streaming technology.
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Inside a San Diego prison, art is more than a creative outlet. For people serving life sentences, painting and drawing offer a way to cope with incarceration, build confidence and imagine a different future. We visit Project PAINT to explore what creativity makes possible behind bars. -
Port of Entry host Natalie Gonzalez watches Guillermo del Toro's “Pan's Labyrinth” for the first time. Through conversations with KPBS arts and culture reporter Beth Accomando and Tijuana-based filmmaker Daniela García, we explore the film's lasting impact and the stories it continues to inspire.
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A wealthy documentarian visits a community devastated by job loss in Korean director Lee Chang-dong's latest feature. -
In this film-within-a-film, Almodóvar explores how the closest pals can suddenly become bitterly estranged — and all the ways that art imitates life (and vice versa).
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Host Bobby Carter presents three African artists who are pushing the boundaries of jazz and pop. Look for Tiny Desk Radio on your local NPR station. -
Carnaval De Luz, the 16th album from the Irish rock band that's always on a mission, mines familiar terrain with good humor and a sense of urgency, and manages to meet the moment.
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Route 66 is celebrating 100 years of being the country's most famous highway. This icon of American culture passes through eight states — and has shown up for decades in movies, books, music and art. -
The night was filled with music and surprises. Rosalía opened the show with medley of tracks and elaborate dancing, and Milo J appeared with a colorful Uruguayan theatrical ensemble.
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Was the Justice Department ever really above politics? Rachel Maddow digs into its surprising past to explain why she believes its future is at stake. -
Mona Chalabi spent five years following Americans living paycheck to paycheck, as well as those earning top wages. Her new book, Ten Lives, explores why financial security can feel so elusive.
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Mauricio Pochettino is out as head coach of the U.S. men's national soccer team. Pochettino led the U.S. to the round of 16 at last year's World Cup. He's departing to coach Manchester United. -
New projects by three rap artists — chart juggernaut Lil Baby, pop-rap heartthrob Jack Harlow and Bay Area grinders SOB x RBE — offer three ways to relight a flickering star. -
La Jolla Playhouse hosts the world premiere of 'Grim,' a story about the Grim Reaper trying to pass on the family business to his daughter. -
A new book tells the story of a central figure in the history of the San Diego Zoo: Belle Benchley. We sit down with the author to hear about her 30-year career and legacy. Plus, we hear about the world premiere of the musical "Grim" at the La Jolla Playhouse. And, our weekend preview of arts events. -
Next week, nominations come out for the 2027 Grammys. But there's one new award that's sparking a backlash, and it joins a complicated history of new categories.
Latest Arts Events
The Salvation Army San Diego Citadel Corps Kettle Kick-Off Fall Festival
Saturday, November 14, 2026 from 9 AM to 3 PM
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The Salvation Army San Diego Citadel Corps
Free
Art Call: 'Game Changer'
Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 9 AM
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Woodward Contemporary
$40 - $60
Train Song Festival
Saturday, November 14, 2026 from 10 AM to 4 PM
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Old Poway Park
Free
North Park Sustainable Market
Saturday, November 14, 2026 from 12 PM to 4 PM
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North Park Mini Park
Free
Maritime Museum of San Diego Invites Community to Celebrate Star of India's 163rd Birthday
Saturday, November 14, 2026 from 12 PM to 4 PM
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Harbor Drive - Embarcadero
$16.36-$30.36
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