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San Diego is filled with colorful, climbable sculptures by French artist Niki de Saint Phalle, from the Sun God at UC San Diego to Queen Califia’s Magical Circle. But behind these joyful giants is a quieter story: the refugee craftsman who became her right hand and still repairs her art decades after her death. It’s a story about friendship, legacy and the power of public art to change a life.
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KPBS Midday EditionThe sewing studio Sew Loka has championed slow and sustainable fashion since its founding in 2013. Then, Black Comix Day returns Valentine's Day weekend in celebration of Black artists and creators. -
Writer Jamaica Kincaid joins Midday Edition Tuesday to talk about her work, and how her childhood in Antigua continues to impact her writing. She will be appearing at the 31st annual Writer's Symposium by the Sea on Feb. 26.
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A fever-dream of a "Wuthering Heights" adaptation is out this weekend starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. And Stephen Curry-produced GOAT is a speedy, snazzily animated sports flick. -
Van Der Beek played Dawson Leery on the hit show Dawson's Creek. He announced his colon cancer diagnosis in 2024.
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Celebrate Black History Month in Balboa Park with a free comics convention spotlighting Black creators and artists. -
San Diego MTS employee and local artist Ibn Edwards designed this year's Black History Month PRONTO transit card, honoring his father’s legacy and celebrating community through public art.
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U.S. figure skating phenom Ilia Malinin did a backflip in his Olympic debut, and another the next day. The controversial move was banned from competition for decades until 2024. -
A publicist for Bad Bunny confirmed to NPR that the little boy in a blue bunny hat detained by ICE in Minneapolis last month did not participate in the Super Bowl halftime show.
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This week, country star Ella Langley and rapper Don Toliver hit career milestones on the pop charts. -
After dropping out of modern rap's defining conflict, the Fayetteville MC contemplates the making and breaking of a legacy.
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Korea's Gaon Choi, 17, rebounded from a hard fall to win gold — and end her role model's historic bid for three in a row in the Winter Olympic halfpipe. -
When Johnson and her partner Connor Watkins met on Bumble, he had "no idea" who she was. "I was out-kicking my coverage," he said -
She's done it again. Jessie Diggins, age 34 and skiing in her final Olympics, captured a bronze medal for the U.S. at the Milan Cortina Games. She battled through the pain from injured ribs to reach the podium. -
Stolz received his gold for winning the men's 1000 meters at the Milan Cortina Games in an Olympic-record time thanks to a blistering closing stretch. Now Stolz will hope to add to his collection of trophies.
Latest Arts Events
Gallery Walkthrough with Guest Curator Barbara Paris Gifford
Thursday, February 12, 2026 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
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SDSU - University Art Gallery
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Contemporary Thinkers Social Mixer, Vol. 2: For the Love of Art
Thursday, February 12, 2026 from 5 PM to 7 PM
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Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego: La Jolla
$5 - $30
Art & Attraction: An Evening of Connection for Singles
Thursday, February 12, 2026 from 6 PM to 9 PM
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San Diego Museum of Art
$81.88 – $103.22
'Where Art Meets Attraction': Amador Matchmaking Hosts Curated Singles Evening at The San Diego Museum of Art
Thursday, February 12, 2026 from 6 PM to 9 PM
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San Diego Museum of Art
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Valentine’s Day Bubbles and Sweets Bar at Extraordinary Desserts
Thursday, February 12, 2026 from 6 PM to 9 PM
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Extraordinary Desserts Little Italy
$42
Brewery Breadmaking Class- Valentine Flavors
Thursday, February 12, 2026 from 6:30 PM to 8 PM
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Pure Project Brewing Company, Vista
$50.99
Galentine’s Day at Havana 1920
Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 7 PM
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Havana 1920
PAC ARTS CINEMATHEK: 'Mississippi Masala'
Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 7 PM
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Digital Gym Cinema
$13 Regular / $11 Students & Seniors / $9 Members
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