LATEST IN ARTS & CULTURE
Ten years of Chicano Skatepark; a big night at Bread & Salt; Indigenous art in Escondido; an LGBTQ+ reading and dance party; COMPRESSED Zine & Music Fair; "Dear Evan Hansen" at Cygnet Theatre; Sidro Saturdays and more.
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Book clubs can start with a book, but they often become about the people those stories bring together. Three San Diego book club organizers share what keeps their groups going, from lasting friendships and shared traditions to unexpected connections that happen when people read together. -
In this episode of Port of Entry, recorded live at the KPBS San Diego Book Festival, poet and journalist Adolfo Guzman-Lopez reflects on growing up between Tijuana and San Diego and turning those experiences and memories into his book "California Southern: Writing from the Road, 1992–2025."
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Blending live action with animation, Coyote vs. Acme is a spoof of the classic legal thriller. Think The Verdict or Erin Brockovich — but steeped in the surreal anarchy of Looney Tunes.
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San Diego Art Prize; Toy Piano Festival; Gilbert Castellanos plays Dizzy Gillespie; Nereida Dusten at Visions; Surf Côte d’Ivoire's screening of "The Rising Dawn"; local poetry; "Phantom of the Opera" and more.
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The formerly prominent, widely recorded conductor was sentenced Wednesday to nearly six years of probation for five counts of possession of child sex abuse material in Indianapolis. -
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 until October 15. We've compiled a list of nine events in San Diego to celebrate Hispanic culture.
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NPR's Linda Holmes is a daily puzzle devotee. She recommends games that will test your knowledge of geography, history, and even the most obscure corners of Wikipedia. -
Women in politics and pop culture are paying tribute to Gloria Steinem after her death at 92. Many called her not only an inspiration but a friend.
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Arguing with a partner or a loved one can be anxiety-inducing. Conflict resolution facilitator Priya Parker explains how to start and end a fight — while easing dread for everyone. -
A decade after taking a knee, Colin Kaepernick has no regrets and is reflecting on his life in his new memoir, The Perilous Fight. He talks to NPR's Michel Martin about losing football, his disappointment with Jay-Z and what the protest taught him about power.
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Sports journalist Sabreena Merchant says culture war issues related to race and trans athletes threaten to overshadow exceptional play on the WNBA court. -
Remote work gives us freedom and flexibility. But what happens when working from home leaves us isolated? We take our laptops to a Padres game to find out why getting together might be just as important as getting work done. -
Ann M. Martin's beloved series has influenced generations of readers. We're still asking: Which babysitter are you? -
KPBS Midday EditionA new pop-up art exhibit features tables that were transformed from torn-down sections of the Tijuana-San Diego border fence. Then, we preview a new immersive sound installation. And finally, your weekend preview. -
A loss of federal and local funding and grants has led to employee layoffs. But a group of former ICA San Diego employees said there’s another side to the story.
Latest Arts Events
VCI Construction Job Fair
Thursday, September 10, 2026 from 9 AM to 4 PM
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Marina Village Conference Center
Free
Tiered Winery Rural Residential Expansion - Open House
Thursday, September 10, 2026 from 5 PM to 6:30 PM
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San Diego County Operations Center
Free
An Evening for Wild Cheetahs!
Thursday, September 10, 2026 from 5 PM to 7 PM
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Alcheme Medical Spa
$35/person
Wine & Lecture: The Silver Strand History Panel
Thursday, September 10, 2026 from 5:30 PM to 7 PM
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Coronado Historical Association
Member ($20) Non-Member ($30)
La Valencia Hotel 1926 Social Club featuring Vintage Girl In A Modern World
Thursday, September 10, 2026 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
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La Valencia Hotel
Free
Alzheimer's Association: The Empowered Caregiver: Communicating Effectively VIRTUAL
Thursday, September 10, 2026 from 6 PM to 9 PM
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Virtual
Free
TERI Studios Presents: 'Murder Under Oath'
Thursday, September 10, 2026 from 7 PM to 8:15 PM
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The Bornemann Theatre on TERI Campus of life
$25 + fees
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