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Susan Claassen embodies the legendary Hollywood costume designer in "A Conversation with Edith Head."
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San Diego's indie-rock project Topeka Clementine blends storytelling, activism and sing-along energy into music that feels urgent and alive. Hear a special performance from KPBS' Sundrenched Sounds live music series and a post-show interview about going viral, constant touring and new work shaped by grief and hope. -
We’re sharing the first episode of One of Their Own, a KPBS true crime podcast hosted by KPBS reporter Katie Hyson. The series investigates the 2018 death of San Diego police officer Ciara Estrada — ruled a suicide by her own department — and the questions that remain. If you’re drawn to investigative reporting and deeply human storytelling, this one will stay with you.
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Skarsgård plays a filmmaker struggling to connect with his two grown daughters in Sentimental Value. As the father of eight, the Swedish actor says he understands the tension his character faces. -
Steven Mark adapts his book "No Air Guitar Allowed" into a feature film, shooting primarily at Kearny Mesa's Spark Studio.
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As Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys plan to bring their "Giants" exhibit to MCASD this spring, the Deans signaled their support for San Diego artists when Swizz Beatz bought out an entire Barrio Logan photography show. -
The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego announced Thursday that it will host a new major exhibition featuring more than 130 works of art from the private collection of married musicians Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys.
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The rapper, who also serves as the official "hype man" for multiple U.S. Olympic teams, invited the female hockey players to Las Vegas for a "real celebration." -
Olympics opening ceremonies tend to get more love than their closing counterparts. But a pair of NPR reporters who watched both in Italy left with a newfound appreciation for the latter.
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The shortlist also includes a 1990s pop diva, heavy metal pioneers and a legendary R&B singer and producer. -
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Allegra Goodman's new novel is called This Is Not About Us, but critic Maureen Corrigan says that title is coy: Readers are bound to see aspects of themselves and their families in these pages. -
The celebration of the men's team comes after FBI Director Kash Patel's trip to the Games in Milan, and the president's comments about the U.S. women's team, have drawn scrutiny. -
KPBS Midday EditionAward-winning writer George Saunders is one of the featured authors at this week's 31st annual Writer's Symposium by the Sea. Known for groundbreaking works like "Lincoln in the Bardo" and "Tenth of December," Saunders joined Midday Edition Wednesday to talk about his writing process and more. -
Jones' new novel, Kin, is set in 1950s Louisiana and Atlanta, and tells the story of two young women who grow up next door to each other without their mothers.
Latest Arts Events
'Arts Educators Save the World' Live Podcast Recording
Thursday, February 26, 2026 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
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Comic-Con Museum
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Birds, Culture, and the Freedom of Belonging: A Celebration with Makeda & Marilú
Thursday, February 26, 2026 from 5:30 PM to 8 PM
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WorldBeat Cultural Center
Night of Ideas
Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6 PM
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Carlsbad City Library
Free
Alison Brown
Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 7 PM
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Museum of Making Music
$35 – $40
Nathaniel Stewart, Aly Rowell, Ghosts You Know
Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 7 PM
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Coffee & Tea Collective
$15
Uly Morazan
Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 7 PM
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Mic Drop Comedy Club
GA: $31 VIP: $48
Keith Ladzinski: 'Forces of Nature'
Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center
$36-$56
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