LATEST IN ARTS & CULTURE
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Robin Dahlberg's new photography book, "Breaking Point," explores how interrogation methods can lead to false confessions and wrongful convictions. The former San Diegan will discuss the book at Warwick’s.
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A phone call sends Taylor Guitars founder Bob Taylor to Cameroon, where he encounters a problem that changes how he thinks about the instruments he builds. His search for answers takes him deep into the forests and into an unexpected connection with elephants. -
We discuss changing attitudes from local leaders surrounding ALPRs, as police departments look to incorporate more AI tools. Plus, how a number of new state housing laws may be felt in San Diego. And, we sit down with MLB and Padres legend, Dave Winfield, to discuss his career and new memoir.
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Nathan Fielder's new film about Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes blurs the lines between reality and fiction. The film can be genuinely gripping — but the truth might not be so ambiguous. -
It's October, so enjoy a karaoke ghost story at the San Diego Filipino Film Festival and Halloween horror convention Scream Diego this Saturday.
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From generational classics like J Dilla's Donuts to the star turns of Sudan Archives and Anderson .Paak, one small LA label has made history for 30 years — without losing its roots. -
Sylvia Fernández, OPAF South, San Diego Zine Fest, CONTRA-TIEMPO Activist Dance, "JOB," The Band Cope and Jordan Krimston, San Diego International Film Festival, Warpath meets "Buffalo Hunter Hunter" and more.
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For Jakob McWhinney, a great diver is about more than cheap drinks. The Voice of San Diego reporter shares five local spots where regulars feel at home. -
Southwestern College stages a new comedy of terrors and invited KPBS arts reporter Beth Accomando to its "blood rehearsal."
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The Irish author said her books can no longer be sold in the UK after she pledged the royalties to a banned pro-Palestinian group. -
Julie Orringer's new novel is a multivalent love story, a tale of sickness and health, dementia and brilliance, betrayal and loyalty. It's both heartbreaking and heartwarming.
MORE ARTS & CULTURE
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KPBS Midday Edition"Taxi Dancer" brings readers into the Filipino-run taxi dance halls of San Diego's Stingaree District, where male patrons paid women a dime for a dance. Then, a look at two spooky events this weekend. And, your weekend preview. -
Propelled by a lockdown bullpen and repeated comebacks, the Brewers swept the two-time defending champion LA Dodgers out of the playoffs Thursday in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series. -
We're sharing an episode of the Voice of San Diego podcast about a local man featured on HBO's "Neighbors" and two orphaned bear cubs in California. Plus, we talk dive bars with Voice of San Diego reporter Jakob McWhinney. -
The U.S. Sentate passed a bill to reshape rules for college athletes late last month. The Protect College Sports Act aims to tighten rules around eligibility and transferring, and formalize compensation for college athletes. We speak with a sports law expert about the bill and where it goes from here. -
As polar ice melts in the Arctic, shipping lanes are opening up, making the region a new zone of superpower competition. Writer Rana Foroohar explains the stakes in Sea Change.
Latest Arts Events
'Hotel Transylvania' FREE Spooky Movie Night at Carnitas' Snack Shack
Friday, October 16, 2026 from 6 PM to 10 PM
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Carnitas’ Snack Shack – Embarcadero
Free
MUNA: 'Gets So Hot Tour'
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 7 PM
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The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
$81.30
Ghoul’s Night! @ Punch Bowl Social
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 7 PM
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Punch Bowl Social San Diego
$15
Queer Salsa Social: Wine Not??
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 7 PM
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Negociant Winery
GA: $25 | Early Bird: $20 | QLDSD Student: $15
CONTRA-TIEMPO: Activist Dance Theater | 'Roots of Loving Us'
Friday, October 16, 2026 from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
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Epstein Family Amphitheater
$30-55
The Salty Series: Brandon Tani + ãññã
Friday, October 16, 2026 from 7:30 PM to 9 PM
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Bread & Salt Art Gallery
$15 or pay what you can
Peter Bjorn and John
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 9 PM
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Music Box
$37.80
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