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La Jolla Playhouse
The Tony-winning director steps into a new role at New York's Roundabout Theatre Company while reflecting on nearly two decades of premieres, festivals and community impact in San Diego.
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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 EditionLocal designers are combating textile waste by spreading awareness of slow fashion. Then, Christopher Ashley reflects on his 18-year career at the La Jolla Playhouse. And, your weekend arts preview.
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A holiday market features handmade ceramics, art, food gifts, woodworking, jewelry and more — all supporting the Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation. -
This weekend in arts and culture in San Diego: Author & Punisher's industrial drone music; a new exhibit on race history at the Museum of Us; clown art at Woo Studios; Vietnamese food and art lessons with Thien Pham; Jessie Montgomery compositions at the Mingei; new work by Maybelle Reynoso and more.
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Edgar Wright's new adaptation of Stephen King's novel finally arrives, plus Digital Gym Cinema opens a trio of distinctive films. -
And on Apple TV, a touching and surprisingly funny new documentary about the poet Andrea Gibson and their struggle with cancer.
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Known for his cosmic-stoner songwriting and freewheeling tunes, Todd Snider's career spanned three decades. -
The Puerto Rican superstar had never won any of the major prizes — album, song or record of the year — until last night. Other winners included Karol G and Alejandro Sanz.
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Erivo says she found parallels between her life and the experience of her Wicked character, Elphaba. Her new memoir is called Simply More: A Book for Anyone who Has Been Told They're Too Much. -
Wholesale prices for a turkey have jumped 40% from a year ago. -
Pope Leo likes movies. As he meets with Hollywood stars today, we have a look at his four favorite movies. -
King's 1982 novel was set in the year 2025, in a world with widespread poverty, mass surveillance, and giant corporations. The newest film version loses some of its critique.
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Professional Development (for Educators) // Heart & Art
Monday, November 17, 2025 from 4 PM to 6 PM
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Meet Vietnamese American Graphic Novelist, Thien Pham!
Monday, November 17, 2025 from 4 PM to 5 PM
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Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Resource Center (APIDA)
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'Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge Costume Lecture'
Monday, November 17, 2025 from 4:30 PM to 6 PM
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San Diego Mesa College
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Maxwell String Quartet | Chamber Concert | Athenaeum Music & Arts Library | La Jolla
Monday, November 17, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Public Art at the New Terminal 1
Monday, November 17, 2025 at 5 AM
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San Diego International Airport
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Help Support the Feeding San Diego School Pantry Program
Monday, November 17, 2025 at 7 AM
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Visit Little Italy during Small Business Season
Monday, November 17, 2025 at 7 AM
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