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This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Josh MacPhee's "Paper Politics" at Burn All Books "& Friends" gallery, Roman de Salvo's utilitarian-inspired sculptures and new contemporary ballet and a musical about public bathrooms.
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Scientists say we’ve barely scratched the surface when it comes to understanding and mapping the plants around us. In this episode, we meet the everyday people using an app called iNaturalist to help discover, document and protect biodiversity — sometimes even ending up in scientific papers. -
KPBS Midday EditionMother-daughter duo Zoe and Susie Ghahremani join Midday Edition to talk about their latest book, "Celebrate Nowruz." Then, a preview of the San Diego Latino Film Festival. And, your weekend preview.
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Norris karate chopped and kickboxed his way through more than a dozen action films, before leaping to TV in Walker, Texas Ranger. -
The story is fundamentally hopeful, just like Andy Weir's The Martian.
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Encinitas Art Commission proposes cultural goals for the city’s general plan after disagreements over which sculptures qualified for installation left pedestals empty for months. -
This weekend in the arts in San Diego: INSITE reenvisions a 2000 border birding hut installation; San Diego Dance Theater explores water and resilience; the Cherry Blossom Festival returns; Twin Ritual hits the Casbah and more.
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Taylor Frankie Paul rose to fame on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, then filmed a season of The Bachelorette. But it won't air as planned because of resurfaced domestic violence allegations. -
The 33rd annual festival celebrates Latino film and culture through Sunday at venues across San Diego County.
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This weekend, the biggest group in K-pop returns from a four-year hiatus with a new album, a live-streamed concert and an enormous tour that is already sold out. -
Four years ago, the boy band went silent — but not before setting off a chain reaction that would reshape the pop market, conquer the Grammys and prime the world for an inevitable comeback.
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The "Because I Got High" rapper made waves in 2023 with the album and song "Lemon Pound Cake," using home video to mock a police raid on his Ohio home. The deputies lost their civil suit against him. -
The Grammy-winning singer describes herself as a "53-year-old woman who is maneuvering her career the way she wants to, how she wants to." Scott's new album is To Whom This May Concern. -
This week, the biggest chart news revolves around Harry Styles all the time. Other artists, occasionally. -
KPBS Midday EditionWhat's the best way to make friends in San Diego? KPBS Midday Edition went on a journey to find out. -
The world’s most-watched sporting event kicks off in June, and San Diego will be a part of it. Two teams will set up camp in the region for the FIFA World Cup.
Latest Arts Events
Spring Gardening with UC Master Gardeners
Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 9 AM to 3 PM
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Sikes Adobe Farmstead
Free
Ikebana: 'Joyful Flowers'
Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 9 AM to 5 PM
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The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch
Fangaea Fan Convention
Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 10 AM to 6 PM
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Handlery Hotel
$20-$25
Spring Equinox: Planting Seeds for Peace
Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 10 AM to 12 PM
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Inspirations Gallery (San Diego Writers, Ink)
$36-42
2026 Chamorro Cultural Festival
Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 10 AM to 6 PM
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Oceanside Pier Amphitheatre
Free
Multicultural Fair & Family Day
Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 10 AM to 2 PM
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Lemon Grove Recreation Center
Free
San Diego Storytelling Festival
Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 10 AM to 5 PM
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Coronado Public Library
Free
Archaeology Lecture – Excavating Southern California’s Lost City
Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 11 AM to 12:30 PM
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San Diego Archaeological Center
$15
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