LATEST IN ARTS & CULTURE
Top row, from left: Beth Accomando, courtesy of Sportsplex USA Santee. Bottom row, from left: Courtesy of Hotel del Coronado, Julia Dixon Evans.
From yoga and spa days to arcade games and outdoor adventures, KPBS staff share their top self-care experiences and spots around San Diego this year.
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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 EditionA new docuseries highlights Black cowboy history and culture. Plus, a La Jolla bookstore is recognized for playing an active role in the community. Then, your weekend arts preview.
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This weekend in the arts: Get festive with Kitschmastime, December Nights, SoNoFest and more; catch a 1980s spin on "Twelfth Night"; new works of theater and contemporary dance; chamber folk; a pottery tour and more. -
Whether you're shopping for a foodie, a trendsetter or an explorer, we've organized the list by the type of person you’re gifting to make browsing easier.
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James L. Brooks' first feature film in 15 years doesn't live up to expectations. -
In a matter of a few years in the 1960s, Dick Van Dyke became a star on Broadway, television and the silver screen.
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The song, which came out in 1994 and first hit the top 10 in 2017, has now led the chart for the last seven holiday seasons. -
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It's a whole new world for Mickey, Simba, Stitch and more as Disney brings hundreds of its characters to Sora, the short-form video platform from OpenAI, as part of a three-year licensing agreement. -
Legendary NBA head coach Phil Jackson and sports writer Sam Smith talk about the stars who helped define the sport, including Jordan, Kobe, Shaq and "bad boy" Dennis Rodman. -
Fresh Air film critic Justin Chang says most of his favorite films this year were made overseas, including his No. 1 pick, Sirāt. -
Whether you're craving something sweet, savory, spicy — or all of the above in one flavorful meal — we've got you covered. Here are 10 favorite cookbooks from the past year.
Latest Arts Events
Nerd Nite San Diego
Thursday, December 11, 2025 from 7 PM to 9:30 PM
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Kensington Club
$10-$15
'The Holidays' with Canadian Brass
Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center
$60-$80
Public Art at the New Terminal 1
Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5 AM
Ongoing until December 31, 2025
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San Diego International Airport
Free
Visit Little Italy during Small Business Season
Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 7 AM
Ongoing until December 31, 2025
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Little Italy
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