LATEST IN ARTS & CULTURE
Matt Bowler
The Pride Promenade is envisioned as a gathering place for the Hillcrest neighborhood.
Courtesy of Athenaeum Music & Arts Library / graphic: KPBS
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Sign painter and content creator Koy Sun argues that choosing the slower path — whether through art, storytelling or supporting local businesses — can be a powerful way to challenge the status quo. -
KPBS Midday EditionWe talk about how the festival is celebrating Filipino culture, community and history. Then, Midday Movies discusses Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey." And, we share our top arts event picks for the weekend.
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The new anime convention will host two Comic-Con after-parties to build awareness and excitement ahead of its Labor Day weekend debut. -
The final day of SDCC brings the science of Frankenstein, the paleontology of Pokémon and the geeky insanity of Starship Smackdown.
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Comic-Con badges may be sold out, but you don’t need one to join the fun. Here’s a guide to free and ticketed off-site events happening around San Diego during Comic-Con. -
Gracie Abrams, one of today's biggest new singer-songwriters, has polarized critics with her confessional writing and A-list upbringing. Why do people care so much that she is taking up space?
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The event has been held in San Diego since 1970, growing from a small gathering of comic book enthusiasts into a global cultural phenomenon that attracts fans, creators and artists from around the world. -
It's not just watching paint dry. The twists and turns of the Reflecting Pool repairs, originally a two-week project, have kept bloggers and viewers busy all summer.
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Top 10 arts events in San Diego this weekend: Skateboarding at the border, 'Final Fantasy' and PrideThis weekend in the arts in San Diego: "Boarder Crossings" at Centro Cultural de la Raza; the music of "Final Fantasy"; a 19th-century teenage girl genius in "Arcadia" at Cygnet Theatre; Puccini in opera and ballet forms; San Diego Pride weekend; Alex Lahey at Soda Bar and more. -
The San Diego Black Arts and Culture District is reviving the spirit of the historic Encanto Street Fair with the Encanto Block Party Music Festival, celebrating local artists, businesses and community.
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Grace Farris' book brings readers behind the med school scenes — documenting anxiety over loans, bouts of impostor syndrome, friendships forged in stress, and the ever-impossible work-life balance. -
Nutrition advocates and public health experts are mystified by the decision to eliminate SNAP-Ed, given the Trump administration's embrace of the Make America Healthy Again agenda. -
Comic-Con week kicked off with a furry twist as costumed pets and their owners gathered at San Diego's Balboa Park for Helen Woodward Animal Center's PAWmicon 2026. -
Julian-based naturalist Richard Louv, author of "Last Child in the Woods," which introduced the concept of nature-deficit disorder, explores the benefits of slowing down and spending time outdoors in his new book, "Noticing: Intimate Encounters with the Natural World." -
The City Council recently approved a motion for staff to gather information and bring it back to the council to discuss.
Latest Arts Events
Communication Skills
Thursday, July 23, 2026 from 11 AM to 12:15 PM
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Virtual
Free
2026 Indigi-Con
Thursday, July 23, 2026 from 3:30 PM to 8 PM
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UC San Diego Park & Market
Free
24th Annual Taste of the Pacific
Thursday, July 23, 2026 from 5 PM to 8 PM
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Bali Hai Restaurant
$60.54
Sábor — A First-Ever Latin Celebration Manny Cepeda
Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 6 PM
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UCSD Sun God Lawn
Free
The Blank Table: July Dinner
Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 6 PM
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Location will be announced the day before
$275
Comic-Con Trivia Night
Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 6 PM
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Diamond Room
Free
The 12th Annual Her Universe Fashion Show At San Diego Comic-Con
Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 6 PM
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Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
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