LATEST IN ARTS & CULTURE
A game once associated with grandparents is finding a new generation of fans. As mahjong clubs fill up and social media fuels curiosity, players are rediscovering a pastime that offers a mix of strategy, luck and a place to belong.
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The Port of Entry team traces the origins and impact of a unique U.S.-based graduation ceremony held in Mexico. This event was created to reunite families separated by immigration policies and give them the chance to celebrate together. -
KPBS Midday EditionArtist Chris Polentz is part of a team that designs coins for the U.S. Mint. Then, mixed martial artists and sibling relationships take centerstage in "The Monsters." And finally, your weekend arts preview.
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The Iranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker was perhaps most well-known for the graphic memoir, and subsequent film, about her life during the Iranian revolution in 1979. -
San Diego's Digital Gym Cinema joins American Cinematheque's global film festival celebrating dark themes and exhilarating artistry.
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No discussion of the midyear pop charts would be complete without a breakdown of contenders for the honorific "song of the summer." -
The Last Ship, the first musical to be staged at New York's Metropolitan Opera, inspired by Sting's childhood growing up in the shadow of a shipyard.
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UC San Diego MFA graduate Ngozi Anyanwu explores family, estrangement and MMA culture in her play "The Monsters" at La Jolla Playhouse. -
Reality shows are an escape with characters who can be larger than life. But some stars use the experience of fame as a stepping stone toward another challenge: running for political office.
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"Fragmented Stories" brings together artists Eden DeLaVara and Marcela Alarcón López as they explore identity, surveillance, family history and life across borders during the nation's 250th anniversary. -
The UC San Diego student-run gaming convention takes place this weekend and features panels, cosplay and industry showcases.
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There are theories that "love" in the tennis context has French, English or Dutch origins. But like many words, historians and language experts say it's hard to pin down the "right" answer. -
Dangerously hot, humid weather is likely at many of the 2026 World Cup soccer venues. We crunched the numbers to see which matches are most at risk. -
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If approved, it would be fully funded and constructed entirely by The Rinks Foundation, founded by philanthropists and owners of the San Diego Gulls and Anaheim Ducks, Henry and Susan Samueli. -
He is tasked with ensuring consistency in playing style, talent development and performance standards, along with the rest of SDFC's technical staff.
Latest Arts Events
'The Tiny Exhibition' - Tiny Art by L Bryson, shown in a Tiny House
Friday, June 5, 2026 from 4 PM to 8:30 PM
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Arts District Liberty Station
Free
Growing Together – La Jolla Historical Society & Athenaeum Music & Arts Library: Free Teen Art
Friday, June 5, 2026 from 4 PM to 6 PM
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Athenaeum Music & Arts Library
Free
Street Level X Art Walk: June
Friday, June 5, 2026 from 5 PM to 8 PM
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Oceanside Museum of Art
Free
San Diego Sustainable Night Market
Friday, June 5, 2026 from 5 PM to 9 PM
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AleSmith Brewing Company
Free
Community Movie Night: 'Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy'
Friday, June 5, 2026 from 5 PM to 8 PM
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The Center Auditorium
Free
'Honey I Shrunk the Kids' at Cherokee Joint Use Field
Friday, June 5, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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Cherokee Joint Use Field
Golden Island Presents: Mercedes Moore - Dim Sum & Jazz CCLV
Friday, June 5, 2026 from 6 PM to 8:30 PM
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Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine
Free
Juneteenth Celebration at University Club San Diego: 'We've Come This Far by Faith'
Friday, June 5, 2026 from 6 PM to 7:30 PM
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University Club Atop Symphony Towers
$15 - $25
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