LATEST IN ARTS & CULTURE
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The 20-year-old Salas hit a solo shot in the second inning off Mason Adams, becoming the youngest catcher to homer since Hall of Famer Iván Rodríguez in 1991.
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Nicole Hernandez grew up between Tijuana and San Diego, surrounded by salsa, reggaeton and hip-hop. Now she's bringing those influences to life with an all-women band of her own. -
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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The visionary costume and fashion designer was known as the "Sultan of Sequins" for his eye-catching celebrity looks. -
A Social Network follow-up, the real-life origin story of the movie Rocky, and more movies our critics are looking forward to this fall.
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A murder trial, a meme and the unending search for meaning. Plus: Colin Kaepernick fires back at Jay-Z and Macklemore walks the talk. -
Neil Young talks to NPR about his reflective 50th studio album, Second Song, out Sept. 18.
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The 78th Emmy Awards are Monday night. See the stars as they arrived. -
The Pitt and Widow's Bay took home the top prizes in television at the Emmy Awards on Monday night. And actor Matthew Rhys became the first person to win in two lead acting categories in one night.
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Dillard's work was characterized by spare prose and a deep connection to nature. She is best known for Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, An American Childhood, The Maytrees and The Writing Life. -
The new novel centers on the Festival of Britain, a quirky real-life carnival designed to elevate the British people's spirits after the devastation of World War II.
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The popular fluffy steamed buns are filled with pork, vegetables, tofu — and in one trendy Beijing shop, chocolate and red beans. -
First Macklemore was dropped over Gaza. Then other artists walked. Ed Sheeran has largely stayed out of politics. Now, the empty stage is telling a different story. -
The list includes veteran hitmakers, a fresh crop of best new artist nominees and a 19-year-old folk prodigy. -
Ed Sheeran's tour of North and South America was plunged into chaos when four of his supporting acts quit in solidarity with the rapper Macklemore, who was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments. -
The board's vote to shutter the historic arts center came amid concerns about financial, structural problems.
Latest Arts Events
San Diego Gives Day of Giving
Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 6 AM
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Opciones de cuidado: Viviendo en casa con demencia
Thursday, September 17, 2026 from 2 PM to 3:30 PM
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North Park Putt-Oberfest 2026
Thursday, September 17, 2026 from 4 PM to 8 PM
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North Park
$35-$40
ARTIFACT at Night: A Curated Dinner Inspired by Southern India
Thursday, September 17, 2026 from 5 PM to 8 PM
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Mingei International Museum: Balboa Park
$89
23rd Annual Harvest For Hope
Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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Fairmont Grand Del Mar
$250
Alzheimer's Association: Empowered Caregiver: Responding to Dementia Behaviors-VIRTUAL
Thursday, September 17, 2026 from 6 PM to 7 PM
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Illuminate Speaker and Engagement Series: 'Stories, Work and the Way Forward'
Thursday, September 17, 2026 from 6 PM to 8:30 PM
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Point Loma Nazarene University
Free
Film Screening: 'A Silent Voice' (2016)
Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 7 PM
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MiraCosta College Oceanside
Free
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