LATEST IN ARTS & CULTURE
APERTURA celebrates poetry; Diversionary play explores queer identity and bodily autonomy; Los Tigres del Norte performs in Pechanga Arena; TwitchCon returns and more.
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Inside a San Diego prison, art is more than a creative outlet. For people serving life sentences, painting and drawing offer a way to cope with incarceration, build confidence and imagine a different future. We visit Project PAINT to explore what creativity makes possible behind bars. -
Port of Entry host Natalie Gonzalez watches Guillermo del Toro's “Pan's Labyrinth” for the first time. Through conversations with KPBS arts and culture reporter Beth Accomando and Tijuana-based filmmaker Daniela García, we explore the film's lasting impact and the stories it continues to inspire.
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Route 66 is celebrating 100 years of being the country's most famous highway. This icon of American culture passes through eight states — and has shown up for decades in movies, books, music and art. -
Buscemi worked as a NYC firefighter for four years while he was getting his start in theater and stand-up comedy. He's appearing in two new films: The Only Living Pickpocket in New York and Wild Horse Nine.
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The night was filled with music and surprises. Rosalía opened the show with medley of tracks and elaborate dancing, and Milo J appeared with a colorful Uruguayan theatrical ensemble. -
New projects by three rap artists — chart juggernaut Lil Baby, pop-rap heartthrob Jack Harlow and Bay Area grinders SOB x RBE — offer three ways to relight a flickering star.
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TwitchCon returns to San Diego Nov. 13-15 with three days of gaming, meetups, panels and interactive experiences. Here’s a look at some events worth checking out. -
Nov. 11 marks the birthday of Ian Fleming's fictional MI6 agent. The celebration at Digital Gym Cinema features a screening of the 1983 film and a 'live' commentary by actor Tom Steward channeling Sean Connery.
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Mona Chalabi spent five years following Americans living paycheck to paycheck, as well as those earning top wages. Her new book, Ten Lives, explores why financial security can feel so elusive. -
M. John Harrison's slim novel is the first Booker Prize winner that's "emerged from the bona fide [sci-fi] world," according to the Booker Prize Foundation's chief executive.
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A new book tells the story of a central figure in the history of the San Diego Zoo: Belle Benchley. We sit down with the author to hear about her 30-year career and legacy. Plus, we hear about the world premiere of the musical "Grim" at the La Jolla Playhouse. And, our weekend preview of arts events. -
Next week, nominations come out for the 2027 Grammys. But there's one new award that's sparking a backlash, and it joins a complicated history of new categories. -
The Kennedy Center's former president Richard Grenell was a paid board member of Ticketmaster's parent company at the same time the two parties were negotiating. -
The Swedish star slows her glitchy synth bangers to a more reflective pace, and reaches back to transform the teen pop hit that started it all. -
Senegal's breakdancers have been practicing for their country's historic hosting of the Youth Olympic Games this month. It's the first time Africa is hosting an Olympic event.
Latest Arts Events
Jimbo's Garden Workshop: Edible Self Portraits
Friday, November 13, 2026 from 11 AM to 12 PM
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Children's Museum of Discovery
Included with Admission
The Heritage Steakhouse Grand Opening
Friday, November 13, 2026 from 4 PM to 10 PM
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Heritage Steakhouse
Russell Lecture: Meleko Mokgosi
Friday, November 13, 2026 from 5 PM to 7 PM
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Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (La Jolla)
Free - $15
Taste the Art
Friday, November 13, 2026 from 5:30 PM to 9 PM
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Dawn's Place
$89
Golden Island Presents: The Garners - Dim Sum & Jazz CCLXXVI
Friday, November 13, 2026 at 6 PM
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Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine
Crankdat
Friday, November 13, 2026 from 6 PM to 11 PM
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Gallagher Square at Petco Park
$80-$84.99
TOAST - The BEST of BREAD
Friday, November 13, 2026 at 7 PM
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California Center for the Arts, Escondido
$36 - $69
Hindi Play
Friday, November 13, 2026 from 7 PM to 9:30 PM
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The Grand | Ritz Theater
$20-$30
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