LATEST IN ARTS & CULTURE
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Top 10 arts events in San Diego this weekend: Skateboarding at the border, 'Final Fantasy' and Pride
This weekend in the arts in San Diego: "Boarder Crossings" at Centro Cultural de la Raza; the music of "Final Fantasy"; a 19th-century teenage girl genius in "Arcadia" at Cygnet Theatre; Puccini in opera and ballet forms; San Diego Pride weekend; Alex Lahey at Soda Bar and more.
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What happens to a lifetime of belongings — and the stories they hold — when it's time to downsize? This episode explores aging, memory and the San Diego woman helping older adults navigate one of life's biggest transitions with dignity and compassion. -
Port of Entry producer Julio makes his case to hosts Alan and Nat about why the World Cup is so special, recruiting both old and new friends to help him explain.
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Rashida Jones and Will McCormack met decades ago, when McCormack's sister set them up on a date. It didn't work out as a romantic pairing, but it was the start of a long-running creative partnership. -
In 2023, Neill disclosed he had been diagnosed with angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma, a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Neill died on Monday in Sydney, according to a statement posted to the actor's social media page.
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Ten photographers share their favorite memories from the 2026 Tiny Desk Contest On The Road tour, which was headlined by this year's winner, the Dallas hip-hop group Cure for Paranoia. -
With the buzz of the final in the air, we celebrate the beautiful game with music from countries that have won the World Cup in recent years. Look for Tiny Desk Radio on your local NPR station.
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Will the real Daeron please stand up? -
The All-American Rejects could be playing arenas, but instead, the rock band is throwing house parties to protest rising concert ticket prices. One San Diego couple's Sunday night turned into an unforgettable backyard show.
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The San Diego Black Arts and Culture District is reviving the spirit of the historic Encanto Street Fair with the Encanto Block Party Music Festival, celebrating local artists, businesses and community. -
This weekend's arts top picks: Koy Sun x The Finest live taping; mika Castañeda and Cat Gunn at Best Practice; AAPI Emerging Artists Fellowship; San Diego Black Pride's Sunday Service; an in-store sitar and rock show at Folk Arts Rare Records and more
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Sign painter and content creator Koy Sun argues that choosing the slower path — whether through art, storytelling or supporting local businesses — can be a powerful way to challenge the status quo. -
For the sixth World Cup in a row, no team from the Asian Football Confederation made it past the first knockout round, winning only three games out of 29. Asian teams are competitive — up to a point. -
Argentina survived another heart-stopping match when it scored two late goals to topple England and extend the Three Lions' six-decade-long wait for another World Cup trophy. -
The New York Times journalist Jonathan Swan says the president is fixated on becoming a "great man of history" during his second term. Swan's new book, written with Maggie Haberman, is Regime Change. -
Artists create, even during times of chaos. In response to Trump policies and ICE's incursions, arts organizations are leaning in to new ways of fostering community in ways large and small.
Latest Arts Events
Dan Werb Author Luncheon
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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Pacifica Del Mar
$75
Chai and conversation: Get involved with the Borgen Project
Thursday, July 16, 2026 from 3 PM to 4 PM
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Chaiwale & Co
Free
250 Time Machine
Thursday, July 16, 2026 from 3 PM to 4 PM
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Coronado Public Library
Free
'MOMENTOUS'
Thursday, July 16, 2026 from 5 PM to 7 PM
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The Front Arte & Cultura
Free
Vintage Swing Night with Mercedes Moore at San Diego Botanic Garden
Thursday, July 16, 2026 from 5:30 PM to 7:15 PM
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San Diego Botanic Garden – Gazebo Lawn
$0-$20
Turning Nature Into Data For Heath and Economic Impact
Thursday, July 16, 2026 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
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Virtual
Free
The Strings Return to Beryl
Thursday, July 16, 2026 from 6 PM to 7 PM
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Stuart Collection at UCSD
Free
AKA Summer Cocktail Release Party
Thursday, July 16, 2026 from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
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AKA
Free
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