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This weekend in the arts in San Diego: "M(other) Tongues" at the Central Library Art Gallery; a community knitting circle; The Album Leaf and more celebrate the Casbah; puppets and theater; dance and martial arts; Mahler's 7th; King Britt spins vinyl and more.
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KPBS Midday EditionBack from retirement, San Diego-based author and activist Don Winslow returns with a novella collection. Then, a new play tells the love story of two actors stuck in a callback. And finally, your weekend arts preview. -
Elizabeth "Ely" Rosales Aguilar, of Raíz Chocolate, runs a small-scale chocolate operation from her San Diego home, crafting rich Mexican chocolate bars and spiced drinking chocolates inspired by centuries-old recipes. California's cottage food laws helped her turn her passion into a thriving business rooted in cultural tradition.
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Vibes were all over the place during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival — the last held in Park City, Utah. These are the movies critic Aisha Harris loved. -
O'Hara enjoyed a six-decade career in TV and films playing sometimes over-the-top, but endearing characters. "I loved playing cocky untalented people," she told Fresh Air in 1992.
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The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego director steps down this week after nearly a decade in the role and a long history in San Diego. -
This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Kate Douglas' "The Apiary"; desert art; printmaking in Tijuana; local poetry; SDMA's façade reimagined; vibraphone jazz; plus Daddy, The Band Cope, In Mazes and more local indie music.
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Director Bi Gan, known for his films Kaili Blues and Long Day's Journey Into Night, sets his latest film in a world where people can live forever, unless they dream. -
In a not-too-distant future, an artificial intelligence entity determines the fate of the accused in Mercy, starring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson.
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Lila Iké's full-length debut album, Treasure Self Love, has been nominated for a Grammy. Iké spoke to All Things Considered about being one of the only women ever to receive a nomination for best reggae album. -
Niklaus Miller, aka the Mediocre Bunny, has spent months learning Bad Bunny's songs ahead of the superstar's Super Bowl half-time show. Millions of fans have tagged along for the journey. Now, he's begging the universe for a ticket. Will it deliver?
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Community members are pushing back against Gregory Bovino's possible return to the El Centro Border Patrol sector. Then, a new film revisits a death of a man at the hands of Border Patrol agents over 15 years ago. And finally, San Diego Unified's effort to build housing for teachers and staff. -
Sports officials say a Canadian coach manipulated the point system used by athletes to qualify for the Olympics. His move cost American sled racer Katie Uhlaender her trip to the Milan Cortina Games. -
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Vonn was seen clutching her left knee after crashing in a race in Switzerland on Friday, the last before the Winter Olympics. Her comeback after retiring in 2019 was one of Team USA's biggest stories.
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East County Mega Card Show
Friday, January 30, 2026 from 5 PM to 9 PM
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BNS Brewing & Distilling Co.
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Art for a Cause
Friday, January 30, 2026 from 5:30 PM to 8 PM
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University Club Atop Symphony Towers
$25
'Behind The Catch': Rockfish at Vistal
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 6 PM
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Vistal Bar + Restaurant
$75 per person
'Majesty of the Blues' - Jazz & Culture Event
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 6:15 PM
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Point Loma Nazarene University, Crill Performance Hall
$0-$5
Songwriter Sanctuary Announces 2026 Season - A Full Year of Original Music, Community Collaboration, and Expanded Accessibility
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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Normal Heights United Church
$10+ Suggested Donation
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