LATEST IN ARTS & CULTURE
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This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Por Vida Cafe’s new gallery debut during Barrio Art Crawl; a group show at Oolong Gallery; furniture as art in Escondido; chamber music set to surfing footage and more.
Provided by the guest featured in the Port of Entry podcast episodes "Illegal by Decree"
Courtesy of the San Diego Historical Society
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Stopping the flow of cross-border pollution can seem like a Sisyphean task. Luckily, there are four fronterizos who have stepped up to make a difference, filling in the void left by governments on both sides of the border. -
KPBS Midday EditionAuthor Mariano Velez describes life in the border town during the 1970s and 1980s in his book, "Mostly Made Up Stories from a Small Town Nobody." Then, celebrating the legacy of cartoonist Barbara Shermund. And finally, your weekend preview.
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Caitlin McGurk's Eisner Award-winning book offers a perceptive biography and a gorgeous collection of Shermund's cartoons. -
Provocative and inventive exhibit explores “Alfredo Castañeda: Beyond Surrealism” across decades.
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A 1970s hostage story, a generation-spanning epic of Palestinian tragedy, and a tale of 16th century conquest are all in theaters starting this week. -
Chinese filmmaker Bi Gan explores dreams, memory and mortality in his visually stunning new film, opening today at Digital Gym Cinema.
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One year later, musicians who lost essential instruments and home studio set-ups in the Los Angeles fires are still picking up the pieces. -
In an age of algorithms and streaming music, record stores offer an alternative. At Folk Arts Rare Records, founder Lou Curtiss' personal collection is finding new life on the shelves.
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In the latest movie from Park Chan-wook, the director behind The Handmaiden and Decision to Leave, a paper factory worker loses his job — and resolves to kill his competition for a new one. -
Here's how to send your questions and curiosities to the NPR team covering the Winter Olympics in Milan. -
From child actor to "Sexiest Man Alive" leading man status, Jordan takes on Hollywood as director-producer and soon may win awards for his performance in Sinners. -
Did you resolve to read more in 2026? Whether you're on track or need a jump start, here are some books coming out in the next few months to considering adding to your list.
Latest Arts Events
Coffee and Conversations: Journey through Dance, Textiles, and Music of the Philippines with Anamaria Labao Cabato
Friday, January 9, 2026 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
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Mingei International Museum: Balboa Park
$12 Members / $20 Non-members
Jimbo's Garden Workshop: 'Cheezy' Bean and Rice Bowl
Friday, January 9, 2026 from 11 AM to 11:30 AM
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Children's Museum of Discovery
Free with Museum Admission
Villa-Lobos Festival Concert: 'A Pasch Premiere - Three Friends in Rio'
Friday, January 9, 2026 from 1 PM to 2 PM
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Coronado Public Library
Free
Oceans, The Imposters
Friday, January 9, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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Belly Up Tavern
$12.80 - $25.30
Visual Artists in Residence: Artist Talk Featuring Eden DeLaVara and Marcela Alarcón López
Friday, January 9, 2026 from 6 PM to 7:15 PM
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Arts District Liberty Station - Barracks 14, Suite 214
Free
Art Exhibition: 'As Above - So Below' Reception
Friday, January 9, 2026 from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
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Brokers Gallery
Free
'The fABBA Show' - Tribute to ABBA
Friday, January 9, 2026 at 9 PM
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Belly Up Tavern
$29.55
The 8 Cs of Novel Writing: From Concept to Conclusion
Friday, January 9, 2026 at 12 AM
Ongoing until February 27, 2026
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Virtual
$250 for Both Members and Non-Members
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