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A collage of photos of different arts and culture events with the KPBS arts logo and the words Spring Arts guide 2024 overlaid.
Graphic by Tony Zuniga

San Diego's best arts and culture this spring

This spring, discover our picks for the best art and culture in San Diego, including visual art, theater, dance, music and literature — and even some picks for kids. 

Read on for roundups of events, but also a chance to get to know some of the creative people sharing their art with San Diego.

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Anne Lamott Interview with Dean Nelson, Writer's Symposium by the Sea 2024

This event is in the past.
Monday, April 15, 2024 from 7 PM to 8:30 PM
Brown Chapel - Point Loma Nazarene University
$22-32

Sazón Live

This event is in the past.
Ongoing until April 28, 2024
Centro Cultural de la Raza
$15-$90

Crossing Voices: Community Choirs from Tijuana and San Diego

This event is in the past.
Saturday, April 6, 2024 from 6:30 PM to 8 PM
UCSD Park & Market
Free

Golden Island Presents: Lady Dottie & The Diamonds - Dim Sum & Jazz CLIV - Swing Into Spring Series

This event is in the past.
Friday, May 3, 2024 from 6 PM to 8:30 PM
Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine
Free

Books + Records Presents: Live Jazz with Megan Nguyen

This event is in the past.
Friday, April 5, 2024 from 7 PM to 10 PM
Books + Records Bar
Free

Books + Records Presents: Live Jazz with Whitney Shay

This event is in the past.
Saturday, April 6, 2024 from 7 PM to 10 PM
Books + Records Bar
Free

Books + Records Presents: Brunch + Live Jazz with JP Balmat and The Preservationists

This event is in the past.
Sunday, April 7, 2024 from 11 AM to 2 PM
Books + Records Bar
Free

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Residents of San Diego and Imperial County and Baja California are invited to nominate books online. Please submit nominations prior to March 15 for titles to be considered for the 2025 season. Share your favorite title or two today!