LATEST IN ARTS & CULTURE
Christopher Polentz’s design features a quill in the foreground. In the background, the sun breaks through the clouds.
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The Port of Entry team traces the origins and impact of a unique U.S.-based graduation ceremony held in Mexico. This event was created to reunite families separated by immigration policies and give them the chance to celebrate together. -
Three San Diego musicians — Divina, James Spaite and Shua — take the stage at Balboa Park's Spreckels Organ Pavilion for intimate performances and candid conversations about the songs they write and the experiences that inspired them.
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In 'Power Ballad,' a wedding singer played by Paul Rudd writes a hit — and a popstar makes it his. -
Backrooms, by 20-year-old filmmaker Kane Parsons, is set in a mysterious maze of abandoned offices. Curry Barker, 26, tells a horror story about consent and male loneliness in Obsession.
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The fearless free-funk and jazz artist, a student of Ornette Coleman's Harmolodics concept, followed his unorthodox path to a singular five-decade career. -
To celebrate Pride Month, Disco Riot presents Queer Mvmnt Fest, featuring artists from San Diego and beyond who identify as part of the 2S-LGBTQIA+ dance community.
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UC San Diego MFA graduate Ngozi Anyanwu explores family, estrangement and MMA culture in her play "The Monsters" at La Jolla Playhouse. -
San Diego's Digital Gym Cinema joins American Cinematheque's global film festival celebrating dark themes and exhilarating artistry.
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This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Music fills North Park, design at MCASD, 2SLGBTQIA+ movement art, MMA theater, climate drag and more. -
"Fragmented Stories" brings together artists Eden DeLaVara and Marcela Alarcón López as they explore identity, surveillance, family history and life across borders during the nation's 250th anniversary.
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With a record 48 teams and 1,248 players, there's an endless number of stats about the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here are a few to get you started. -
The New York Knicks made a record comeback from 29 points down and moved to the brink of their first championship since 1973 by beating the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 on Wednesday night. -
This summer, 48 men's national teams will compete in the World Cup's biggest tournament ever. Here are a few of the basics to get you started. -
As the World Cup begins later this week, match officials and team members have faced enhanced immigration scrutiny when trying to enter the United States. A FIFA referee from Somalia was turned away. -
Michel Martin speaks with sports journalist Albert Samaha about Game 3 of the NBA Finals and New York City's response to having President Trump in attendance.
Latest Arts Events
Soccer Celebration June 11–14
Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 10 AM
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Multiple locations
Juneteenth Symposium: Live Stream Watch Party
Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 10 AM
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KPBS Conrad Prebys Media Complex at Copley Center
Free
Books & Art: Storytime in the Library
Thursday, June 11, 2026 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
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San Diego Museum of Art
Free
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream Grand Opening in San Diego’s Little Italy!
Thursday, June 11, 2026 from 11 AM to 6 PM
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Handel's
Free
Ceramic Spoon Rest Workshop
Thursday, June 11, 2026 from 4 PM to 6 PM
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San Diego Craft Collective
$60
Wine & Lecture: Navy SEALs: The Beginning
Thursday, June 11, 2026 from 5:30 PM to 7 PM
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Coronado Historical Association
$15-$20
Madhushree Ghosh with Huda Al-Marashi
Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 6 PM
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Library Shop San Diego (Mission Hills)
Free
Raise a Glass to Freedom
Thursday, June 11, 2026 from 6 PM to 8 PM
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The Loma Club
$10
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