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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In December, the late Nigerian superstar became the first African musician to get a Grammy lifetime achievement award. Now he's making history as well at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. -
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.
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Additionally, visitors generated $11 million in federal taxes and $7.6 million in state and local taxes. Breeders' Cup visitors spent $38.7 million across hotels, dining, retail, transportation and entertainment and $5 million was spent on facility enhancements and event infrastructure at Del Mar, the study found. -
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. -
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.
Latest Arts Events
Wild Sniffari Yappy Hour
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 from 4 PM to 7 PM
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Monkeybar at Town and Country Resort
Free
Film Forum Coronado presents 'Philomena'
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6 PM
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Coronado Public Library
Free
Alzheimer's Association: Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia-VIRTUAL
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 from 6 PM to 7 PM
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Virtual
Free
ACLU-SDIC EmpowerEd: 'Know Your Rights' - Students' Freedoms to Learn & Be Themselves
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 from 6 PM to 7:30 PM
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Location to be announced
Free
Explore Cygnet Theatre’s 2026-2027 Season
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 7 PM
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Old Town Theatre (Cygnet Theatre)
Gautier Capuçon, cello; Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center
$68-$98
Attacca Quartet & Composer/Vocalist Caroline Shaw
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
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Department of Music's Conrad Prebys Concert Hall
$50-65
Entries Open for San Diego County Fair Arts and Crafts Competitions
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 12 AM
Ongoing until May 3, 2026
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Del Mar Fairgrounds
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