LATEST IN ARTS & CULTURE
What does Iran look like beyond conflict? Iranian American artists here in San Diego use sculpture, storytelling and tradition to share a fuller picture of culture, memory and home.
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The Port of Entry team sits down with Tijuana native Jorge Meraz, host of “Crossing South,” to unpack the fear, headlines and misconceptions that shape how many people in the U.S. see the border — and what the reality is actually like. -
KPBS Midday EditionFor International Jazz Day, we profile a local singer ahead of her live performance Thursday night at Dizzy's Jazz. Plus, our movie critics share their picks for America's 250th anniversary. And, weekend arts events to check out.
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In a joint statement, lawyers for the actors said they hoped the settlement would bring "closure." -
The new rules focus on areas such as AI protections for writers and actors and expanded eligibility for international films.
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Award winners include authors Daniel Kraus, Jill Lepore and Yiyun Li, opinion writer M. Gessen and staffers and contributors at The Washington Post, Reuters and AP. -
For more than 60 years, this maestro of magic has collaborated with towering figures. Now on a new record, he turns to family.
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Burn All Books faces its third rent hike in three years and is searching for a new location. -
Andy Sachs returns to Runway in a timely but unconvincing story about saving the magazine.
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This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Kate Tova's burnout-inspired art; Print Day in May; "To Catch a Fish"; Small Press Nite; San Diego Underground Film Festival; Phil Geraldi; Olive Klug and more. -
San Diego is cutting arts, parks and libraries to fill a $146 million budget hole; Los Angeles and San Francisco face similar plights.
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Summer blockbuster season has begun — on the big screen and in bookstores. This month brings new titles from Douglas Stuart, Kathryn Stockett, Ali Smith, David Sedaris and many more. -
Nearly 80% of hotels surveyed by a body representing the industry reported bookings were running below projections — a worrisome sign with only weeks to go before the World Cup. -
Check out the official "The 400 Blows" (1959) Trailer directed by François Truffaut! -
Jack Thorne adapted Lord of the Flies into a four-part TV series to show the story unfolding through the eyes of each of the four main characters. -
New York City-based content creator Isabel Klee is known for fostering some of the hardest-to-place dogs. She's written a memoir, "Dogs, Boys, And Other Things I've Cried About."
Latest Arts Events
Haydn Voyages: Music at the Maritime
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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Maritime Museum of San Diego
$10-$70
Cinco de Mayo at The Grill, Torrey Pines
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 from 4 PM to 10 PM
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The Grill at Torrey Pines Lodge
Margaritas and Tacos Will Take Over Cinco de Mayo at Borrego Rooftop Kitchen + Cocktails
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 from 4 PM to 10 PM
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Borrego Rooftop Kitchen + Cocktails
$5 - $10
Cinco De Mayo Fiesta at Rancho Bernardo Inn
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 from 4 PM to 8 PM
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Rancho Bernardo Inn
Cinco de Mayo Dinner & Comedy Show
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 from 6 PM to 8 PM
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The Boochyard | Local Roots Kombucha
$65 - $85
Art Business Lab: Building A Virtual Presence & Marketing Your Art
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 from 6 PM to 8 PM
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Oceanside Museum of Art
$50-65
'The Cost of Living in Silence': A Black Mental Health Conversation with Author, Ashley McGirt-Adair
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 from 6 PM to 7:30 PM
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San Diego Public Library - Central Library - Shiley Events Suite (9th Floor)
Free
Cinco de Mayo Party
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6 PM
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Sobremesa
$65
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