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This weekend, celebrate Black History Month, explore Thumbprint Gallery's latest exhibition and experience Wookieerotica. Plus, more San Diego weekend arts events.
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Abel Tesfaye's hedonistic alter-ego meets his end on Hurry Up Tomorrow, forcing listeners to ask just who we've been partying with all this time. -
The president announced Friday that he would remove multiple board members, including the Chairman, who do not share his vision for a "Golden Age in Arts and Culture."
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KPBS Midday EditionOn Thursday's arts and culture show, we take a look at how San Diego’s Chinese community celebrates Lunar New Year. Then, Ira Glass brings his storytelling to San Diego in a new live show. And finally, a look ahead to Black Comix Day in our weekend arts preview. -
Find out what our critics and San Diego Cinephiles think about the 97th Academy Award nominations — including the biggest snubs, surprises and upcoming must-watch movies in 2025.
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Critic Linda Holmes has been playing The Sims since the early 2000s. Twenty five years in, she says she still finds the game charming but puzzling. -
Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Chef John Mitzewich, Star Trek, the return of baseball and the videogame Teardown.
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In the '90s, the wall was a canvas for graffiti artists in Southeast San Diego. Last year, three childhood friends reunited to bring it back to life. -
The 35th annual San Diego International Jewish Film Festival started Monday night. Screenings run through Feb. 8, and continues virtually from Feb. 9 through 11.
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A Brazilian family is rocked when the father disappears following a military coup. I'm Still Here tells the heroic true story of a wife and mother who steers her family through the rapids of tyranny. -
The Library of Congress has given Mac Barnett the job of promoting books and reading to kids across the country. His plan is to focus on picture books. -
Kay Sohini's graphic memoir, This Beautiful, Ridiculous City, tells a story of migration and redefinition. Gay Talese gathers many of his great pieces about the city in A Town Without Time.
Editor's Events Picks
Ira Glass
Saturday, February 8, 2025 from 7:30 PM to 9 PM
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Balboa Theatre
'Other Desert Cities'
Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 2 PM
Ongoing until March 2, 2025
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Old Town Theatre (Cygnet Theatre)
Marshall Toomey: 'Black Americana'
Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 11 AM
Ongoing until April 13, 2025
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Oceanside Museum of Art
$0-$10
'Blue Gold: The Art and Science of Indigo'
Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 10 AM
Ongoing until March 16, 2025
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Mingei International Museum: Balboa Park
Interview with Jesmyn Ward, Writer's Symposium by the Sea 2025
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 from 7 PM to 8 PM
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Point Loma Nazarene University
$16.74-$44.05
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