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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 White House recently published a list of artworks in Smithsonian museums in Washington, D.C. that it deems objectionable or “divisive.” One of the works on the list was created by local cross-border artist Hugo Crosthwaite. -
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.
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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: Conan Gray's 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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Companies from Pillsbury to Invisalign to Olipop are cheering — and trying to cash in on — the couple's engagement. Experts spoke to NPR about how brands can strike a better balance. -
From a student thesis project at San Diego State University to a milestone festival, FilmOut continues to showcase queer stories on screen.
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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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At this year's Spring Showcase, Pacific Arts Movement artistic director Brian Hu serves up a menu that celebrates that diversity. -
By examining the value of libraries in the distant and recent past, this PBS film makes a compelling case for the importance of the American public library system today. -
The second volume in Pulitzer-winning historian Rick Atkinson's planned trilogy on the American Revolution publishes Tuesday. Plus a graphic memoir, short fiction, and "the secret life" of a cemetery.
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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
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 6 PM
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Gallagher Square at Petco Park
$55+
Nelly 'Where The Party At Tour'
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 8 PM
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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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The Duck Dive
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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
$10
Big Mother's Artists in Solidarity Auction
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 12 AM
Ongoing until September 6, 2025
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Help Support the Feeding San Diego School Pantry Program
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 7 AM
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'Table of Contents': A Community Collectors' Showcase Open Registration
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 7 AM
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San Diego Central Public Library
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