LATEST IN ARTS & CULTURE
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A San Diego theater company is reimagining a classic fairy tale with "Gretel: The Musical," giving the Brothers Grimm story new life as a femme-centric musical.
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The Library of Congress' new collection includes more than 5,000 items from the Broadway legend, including ideas for Sweeney Todd lyrics and notes for Glynis Johns as she sang "Send in the Clowns." -
NPR Music's Stephen Thompson is back with Celia Gregory of Nashville public radio station WNXP to talk through this week's best new music.
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In a corner of San Diego often overlooked, three childhood friends found purpose in graffiti art. What began as a creative path away from gang life eventually drew attention from law enforcement and changed the course of their lives in unexpected ways. -
KPBS Midday EditionTwo local theater groups are using improv to help educate the community amid increased immigration enforcement.
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Every era gets the Superman it needs. James Gunn's version — sincere, inspiring and idealistic — will make you want to cheer. -
The new Netflix series stars Megan Stalter (also Kayla on Hacks) as a 30-something who moves to London after a breakup.
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Denja Harris opened her first solo museum exhibition this week at the Oceanside Museum of Art. Her soft sculptures explore perceptions of being a Black woman and invite viewers to embrace the unknown. -
This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Outdoor digital art at UC San Diego; ICA NextGen; San Diego Symphony and fireworks; "The Janeiad" at The Old Globe; "Consequential Dances" at Art Produce; Lambda Archives Intergenerational Exhibit at the Central Library; live music and more arts picks.
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How did a streetwear-loving kid from Chicago become Louis Vuitton's artistic director in Paris? Critic Robin Givhan explores the rise of Virgil Abloh in her new book, Make It Ours. -
After long days focused on the facts, our newsroom reads a lot of fiction at home. We asked our NPR colleagues what they've enjoyed reading so far this year. Here's what they told us. -
A deep dive on gossip. Revolutionary history. A meditation on muscle. A closer look at the color blue. And memoirs galore. There's something for everyone on this nonfiction summer reading list.
Latest Arts Events
KPBS Kids Event: All Inclusive Day of Play & Resource Fair!
Friday, July 11, 2025 from 11 AM to 2 PM
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Miramar Hourglass Recreation Center
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Author Eric Blehm on 'Fearless' ~ Celebrate 30 years of LIFE at MiraCosta
Friday, July 11, 2025 from 1 PM to 3:30 PM
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Bldg 1000 Conference Room, MiraCosta College Oceanside Campus
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Summer Festival Concert Featuring The Waylon Hicks Project
Friday, July 11, 2025 from 1 PM to 2 PM
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Coronado Public Library
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La Jolla Art Walk: Bastille Day Celebration
Friday, July 11, 2025 from 4 PM to 7 PM
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Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego: La Jolla
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'Cats and Castles': A Studio Ghibli Fan Art Show Opening Reception
Friday, July 11, 2025 from 4 PM to 9 PM
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Mission Valley 'Valley Vibes' Summer Concert Series: Whitney Shay
Friday, July 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Mission Valley
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