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This weekend in the arts: Lots of new visual art celebrating printmaking, architecture, the Barrio Logan neighborhood, found art shape-shifters, and longtime public art collaborators; plus Sudan Archives, poetry and sound, Britten's "Sea Interludes," costume designer Edith Head on stage, Ephrat Asherie Dance, a book festival, Tết Festival and more.
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KPBS Midday EditionIn "Hail Mariam," local author Huda Al-Marashi draws from her own experiences as the sole Muslim American girl attending a Catholic school. Then, a preview of the Oceanside International Film Festival. And finally, your weekend arts preview. -
San Diego's indie-rock project Topeka Clementine blends storytelling, activism and sing-along energy into music that feels urgent and alive. Hear a special performance from KPBS' Sundrenched Sounds live music series and a post-show interview about going viral, constant touring and new work shaped by grief and hope.
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Of course now was the moment for a Charli xcx-assisted Wuthering Heights: Pop fandoms and literary ones have rarely had more in common, especially when it comes to epic romance. -
Baby Yoda's big-screen debut, Ryan Gosling in space, The Devil Wears Prada 2, and a Peaky Blinders movie are all coming out before Memorial Day.
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Student artists are showcasing their upbringing and future plans in a new exhibition at the Japanese Friendship Garden. -
This weekend in the arts: "Doomgaze" at the Casbah, "Farm to Craft" at the Mingei, Barrio Art Crawl, "Neon Afterlife" in Oceanside, "The Recipe" at La Jolla Playhouse and an East County library book crawl.
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Little Women (2019), Blade Runner (1982) and more favorites from NPR staff. -
Cinema Junkie shares anti-Valentine's Day film picks for the non-romantics.
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Two albums released the same day — Jill Scott's return from a long absence, and Brent Faiyaz's play for a mid-career pivot — offer opposing visions of artistic advancement in the genre. -
These days, the Super Bowl halftime show is a massive driver of the streaming, airplay and sales that fuel the Billboard charts. This week, Bad Bunny benefits from that influence.
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Liu is the first American woman to win an individual figure skating gold medal since Sarah Hughes in 2002. -
U.S. speedskater Jordan Stolz had a lot of hype accompanying him in these Winter Olympic Games. He's now got two gold medals, one silver, with one event to go. -
An NPR reporter covering the Olympics in Milan takes us on cultural side quests, to a hospitality house and a candy store. -
Filmed Oct. 8, 2025, this live set captures Kai Simovich's sharp storytelling, indie-rock urgency and the communal energy that defines the project.
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Free Third Thursday
Thursday, February 19, 2026 from 11 AM to 7 PM
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Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego: La Jolla
Free
Crafting for Critters
Thursday, February 19, 2026 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
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College-Rolando Library
Free
Body Care | Perfume Making: Create Your Own Signature Fragrance
Thursday, February 19, 2026 from 5 PM to 8 PM
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San Diego Craft Collective
$130
Wine & Lecture: Ellen Browning Scripps
Thursday, February 19, 2026 from 5:30 PM to 7 PM
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Coronado Historical Association
Member ($15 each) Non-Member ($20 each)
Celebrate National Margarita Day at El Chingon with Destilado Tequila
Thursday, February 19, 2026 from 6 PM to 8 PM
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El Chingon
TOBYMAC’s 'Hits Deep 2026' with Crowder and Jeremy Camp
Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 7 PM
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Pechanga Arena San Diego
From $37
Italian Film: 'Madly' ('FolleMente')
Thursday, February 19, 2026 from 7 PM to 8:45 PM
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La Paloma Theatre
Tickets $16 ($12 SDIFF Members, $7 Students)
Patrick’s Pub 45th Anniversary Party
Thursday, February 19, 2026 from 7 PM to 11 PM
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Patrick's Gaslamp Pub
Free
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