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Janus Films
A look back at Wong Kar-wai's iconic romance with insights from Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung and the filmmaker.
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KPBS Midday EditionThe play “Shuuluk Wechuwvi – Where Lightning Was Born” highlights the deep connection between the indigenous Kumeyaay people and Tijuana River Valley. Then, FilmOut celebrates its 25th year as San Diego's LGBTQ+ film festival. -
Lucky's Breakfast was more than a diner — it was a community. After the passing of beloved owner Lucky Wong, his family and loyal customers-turned-friends reflect on the man whose generosity, humor and daily breakfasts brought North Park together, and whose name now graces the street where generations of San Diegans gathered.
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This week, Morgan Wallen's I'm the Problem sits at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart again. But the two titles just below it are making the most noise: former YouTube star's Conan Gray Wishbone and KPop Demon Hunters, which pulls off something no soundtrack has ever accomplished. -
The singer-songwriter announced the engagement Tuesday on Instagram, with the caption: "Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married."
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From a student thesis project at San Diego State University to a milestone festival, FilmOut continues to showcase queer stories on screen. -
"The Heart" follows 24 hours in the life of a human heart, blending electronic beats, high-stakes drama and a message about connection.
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This weekend in the arts in San Diego: "Alex Katz: Theater and Dance" at MCASD; the San Diego Symphony takes on "Jurassic Park"; Helena Westra's "Lying Fallow” at the Athenaeum Art Center and more. -
A U.K.-born approach to health care is coming to San Diego, where doctors will prescribe art and culture to help young patients ease anxiety and depression.
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Cinema Junkie celebrates Walpurgisnacht with Joe Bob Briggs, host of Shudder's "The Last Drive-In." -
KPBS Midday EditionIn Nana Malone's new romance book, workplace rivals face the clash between culture and love connection. -
Dea Kulumbegashvili embedded for a year inside a maternity clinic for her new film, April, about an obstetrician in rural Georgia, as the country faces increased abortion restrictions.
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Mission Valley 'Valley Vibes' Summer Concert Series: Tyler F. Simmons
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 5 PM
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Pixies
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Gallagher Square at Petco Park
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Nelly 'Where The Party At Tour'
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North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
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'The Office' Trivia at The Duck Dive
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 from 8 PM to 10 PM
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A Downtown Comedy Show with James Schrader
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 from 8 PM to 9:30 PM
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Mad House Comedy Club
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Big Mother's Artists in Solidarity Auction
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 12 AM
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'Table of Contents': A Community Collectors' Showcase Open Registration
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Help Support the Feeding San Diego School Pantry Program
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