LATEST IN ARTS & CULTURE
The San Diego Public Library is encouraging people to get or renew a library card during Library Card Sign-Up Month.
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Book clubs can start with a book, but they often become about the people those stories bring together. Three San Diego book club organizers share what keeps their groups going, from lasting friendships and shared traditions to unexpected connections that happen when people read together. -
In this episode of Port of Entry, poet and journalist Adolfo Guzman-Lopez reflects on growing up between Tijuana and San Diego and turning those experiences and memories into his book “California Southern: Writing from the Road, 1994–2025.”
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Art as an "anti-tribute" to a children's book; the power and burden of heirlooms; Asian American Dance Festival; Carnaval of New Latinx Musicals; Ess Whiteley's immersive sound art; soul music; Jesus Gonzalez in Jacumba; SummerFest finale and more. -
Curry will be most remembered for his role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter, the tyrannical gender-bending alien scientist in both stage and screen versions of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. He was 80.
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The unflinching multidisciplinary artist has long welcomed new challenges. With the release of a new album and a new book, he embraces the role his career has been building toward: investigative poet. -
The English artist made her name with thoughtful pop-R&B. On What Are the Odds, she pulls her dancier roots to the surface.
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NPR critics remember some of their favorite Dolly performances — including a duet with Kermit the Frog and the twinkle in Dolly's eye singing with Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris. -
San Diego filmmaker Fernando Jay Huerto is about to enter the filmmaking competition for the 20th time. Here’s why he keeps coming back.
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Parton, who died at 80 on Tuesday, had charm, depth, beauty, wit and radiant goodness. She was also a songwriter whose work told the story not just of country music but of the country itself. -
Like much of Rachel Cusk's work, Life of M is driven by her concern with conditions that impede self-definition -- for writers, artists, and women in particular.
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From trees to breasts and fluffy sea creatures, there's a ton of great visual art to see around San Diego through the end of summer. -
“It kind of makes us feel that we are not doing enough, even though we’re busting our butts every day,” one rancher said. -
The 2026 Ramona Rodeo is celebrating it's 45th year. The iconic western event takes place in downtown Ramona at the Ramona Outdoor Community Center from August 27th to the 29th. Attendees can watch competitions in traditional rodeo events such as barrel racing, team roping, steer wrestling, bareback bronc riding, mutton busting and bull riding. -
On Ed Gein's birthday, Cinema Junkie uses the infamous murderer and grave robber as an excuse to discuss the history of serial killers in films and streaming shows. -
KPBS Midday EditionIn her new book, Movsesian talks about her parenting journey and how being an assistant to Conan O'Brien prepared her for motherhood. Then, our Midday Movies critics dive into the minds of serial killers. And finally, your weekend arts preview.
Latest Arts Events
FNGRS CRSSD Presents Nora En Pure + Corren Cavini
Friday, August 28, 2026 from 5 PM to 10 PM
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Fit Social
$50.45
August Card Show
Friday, August 28, 2026 from 5 PM to 10 PM
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BNS Brewing & Distilling Co.
Free
Golden Island Presents: Charlie Arbelaez SD Quartet - Dim Sum & Jazz CCLXVII
Friday, August 28, 2026 from 6 PM to 8:30 PM
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Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine
Free
Queer Salsa Social: ¡Noche de Coco!
Friday, August 28, 2026 from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM
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Studio K
Early Bird $20 | GA $25 | Door $26
Songwriter Sanctuary to Collaborate with Listen Local Radio on First Road Show
Friday, August 28, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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St. Mary's-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church
$10+ Suggested Donation
Conversation Across Centuries
Friday, August 28, 2026 at 7 PM
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The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center
Música en la Plaza: Sabrosas Latin Orchestra
Friday, August 28, 2026 from 7 PM to 9 PM
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California Center for the Arts: Escondido
Free
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