LATEST IN ARTS & CULTURE
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Playwright Mat Smart goes from DNA New Works to world premiere with "A Black-Billed Cuckoo," which explores grief and birding.
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Nicole Hernandez grew up between Tijuana and San Diego, surrounded by salsa, reggaeton and hip-hop. Now she's bringing those influences to life with an all-women band of her own. -
In this episode of Port of Entry, recorded live at the KPBS San Diego Book Festival, 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, 1992–2025."
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A thoughtful comedy starring Seth Rogen and Anna Kendrick, a haunting adaptation of Mrs. Dalloway set in Lagos, and a (possible?) swan song from acclaimed filmmaker Mike Leigh stood out at TIFF. -
Shape-shifting aliens attack a South Korean border town in Hope, a big-budget thriller that blends third-rate CGI with exhilarating action scenes.
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Ms. Rachel has conquered YouTube, Netflix and the toy aisle. Now she's making an album, with real instruments, big feelings and her littlest listeners in mind. -
The band's new album, Scour Order, looks back on nearly two decades of making challenging metal and forges a new way forward.
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The 78th Emmy Awards are Monday night. See the stars as they arrived. -
The Pitt and Widow's Bay took home the top prizes in television at the Emmy Awards on Monday night. And actor Matthew Rhys became the first person to win in two lead acting categories in one night.
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Friedman was in her early 20s when she landed her first position as an editorial assistant at NPR. She became an editor and reporter, and a co-creator of the annual Books We Love reading guide. -
"Visiones Nocturnas" at MCASD; Rebecca Webb at Tina Krohn; José González; ballet; a book swap; "Come From Away"; Adalyn Grace and more.
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At the KPBS San Diego Book Festival, Cinema Junkie Beth Accomando rose from the grave to record a live “undead” podcast with author and neuroscientist Bradley Voytek. -
KPBS Midday EditionIn 2021, hundreds of unaccompanied minors seeking asylum were housed in the convention center. "Our Lady of the San Diego Convention Center" was inspired by that news event. Then, another new play about a rare and elusive bird — and your weekend preview. -
A murder trial, a meme and the unending search for meaning. Plus: Colin Kaepernick fires back at Jay-Z and Macklemore walks the talk. -
The popular fluffy steamed buns are filled with pork, vegetables, tofu — and in one trendy Beijing shop, chocolate and red beans. -
Neil Young talks to NPR about his reflective 50th studio album, Second Song, out Sept. 18.
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Santee Firefighters Association's Annual Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 7 AM to 10:30 AM
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WAY San Diego Nature Exhibition
Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 9 AM to 5 PM
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La Jolla Cove
Free
Flower Arranging 101 Workshop + Farm Tour
Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 9:30 AM to 12 PM
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BeeWorthy Farms
$175
KPBS Kids Event: Daniel Tiger & Katerina Kittycat
Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 9:30 AM to 12 PM
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Children's Museum of Discovery
Free
Indigenous Artisan Market
Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 10 AM to 3 PM
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San Diego Archaeological Center
Free
BirdStock Music Festival & Artisan Market
Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 10 AM to 7 PM
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Bird Rock neighborhood of La Jolla
Free
Balboa Park Master Plan Update - A Community Forum
Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 10 AM to 12 PM
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San Diego History Center
Free
Animals on the Bay Day
Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 10 AM to 4 PM
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Living Coast Discovery Center
$5
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