LATEST IN ARTS & CULTURE
A pencil, a vintage stove, even Chekov's gun. In theater, every object tells a story. Longtime prop supervisor Deb Hatch takes us behind the scenes at La Jolla Playhouse to reveal how props shape performances, define characters and bring new works to life.
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KPBS Midday EditionSan Diego coffee lovers, small businesses and experts alike are coming together to celebrate World of Coffee, one of the biggest coffee industry events in the country. Then, we dive into more arts and culture in your weekend preview. -
Cinema Junkie has a new book recommendation, David F. Walker's "Black Film: A History of Black Representation and Participation in the Movies."
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Behind the acid blood and jump scares of the Alien franchise is an even more insidious horror: a single employer with unchecked power. How Weyland-Yutani helps explain monopsony — and the rise of inequality on Earth. -
The Bollywood legend was one of the world's most recorded artists — who, by her own reckoning, made more than 12,000 songs.
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This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Protest art and printmaking at the Chicano Park Museum; gossip-inspired art gets vulnerable; Voices of Our City Choir takes on yacht rock; August Wilson's "Fences"; Oddities Flea Market and more. -
This weekend in the arts: Edra Soto added to ICA's sculpture trail; Medium Festival of Photography comes to MCASD; "Matt & Ben" at New Village Arts; Flamy Grant at Soda Bar and more.
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While marveling at Artemis II's mission, NPR's film critic went down a rabbit hole about moon-themed movies. Most have nothing to do with space. -
The new Netflix comedy created by Dan Levy and Rachel Sennott stars Levy as an uptight pastor and Taylor Ortega as his sister.
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The Rock Hall's inductees will include eight acts who have all been eligible for at least a decade. In its "musical influence" category, the hall nods to Latin and African pop for the first time. -
From SZA and Kendrick Lamar, to MJ Lenderman and Waxahatchee, there's been an uptick in recent years of prominent artists joining forces for a co-headlining tour.
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KPBS Midday EditionAmid rising food and nutrition insecurity, we talk about how local community gardens are helping fill in the gap — and where to go if want to start growing your own produce. -
Rory McIlroy goes back-to-back at the Masters to join Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods. -
The science fiction blockbuster wowed audiences with its depiction of space travel and more. Here's what NASA staff and other scientists say about the basis for the amazing events of the film. -
In her new book You've Been Pooping All Wrong, Dr. Trisha Pasricha shares habits and practices to make your relationship with your solid waste as smooth as possible -
With well over 100 acts on eight stages, almost all of them streaming live, Coachella can be overwhelming. Here's a day-by-day guide to the can't-miss music at the season's biggest musical gathering.
Latest Arts Events
Sesame Street Live: 'Elmo's Got The Moves'
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 5 PM
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The Magnolia
$25 - $85+
Alzheimer's Association: New Advances in Alzheimer's Treatments-VIRTUAL
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 from 6 PM to 7 PM
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Diderot String Quartet | Chamber Concert | Athenaeum Music & Arts Library | La Jolla
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:45 PM
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Athenaeum Music & Arts Library
$58 Member / $63 Nonmember / $16 Student
Ethel Cain – 'The Willoughby Tucker Forever 2026 Tour'
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 7 PM
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The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
$86 - $110
Alyssa Edwards
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 7 PM
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House of Blues San Diego
$25 - $121+
Gli Incogniti with Amandine Beyer, Violin And Direction - 'False Consonances Of Melancholy': Music By Matteis And Purcell
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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St. James by the Sea Episcopal Church
$30-$60
COBRAH 'TORN TOUR'
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 8 PM
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The Sound
$30 - $67
Entries Open for San Diego County Fair Arts and Crafts Competitions
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 12 AM
Ongoing until May 3, 2026
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Del Mar Fairgrounds
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