LATEST IN ARTS & CULTURE
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Wimbledon semifinalist Taylor Fritz’s former coach and a rising local tennis star talk about his impact on a San Diego tennis court.
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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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It’s the midpoint of the season for the Padres, SDFC and the San Diego Wave FC, and this week our favorite teams are getting a report card. -
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.
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The finale of Love Island USA airs Sunday night. Critic Aisha Harris says it's impossible to separate the season's racial and ethnic diversity from the show's mealy-mouthed handling of behind-the-scenes drama. -
Every era gets the Superman it needs. James Gunn's version — sincere, inspiring and idealistic — will make you want to cheer.
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This weekend in the arts in San Diego: "Infinite Rivers" in San Ysidro; Jean Lowe and Rancholo at Best Practice; Scandinavian artists at Madison Gallery; "Access" in Bonita; "Beethoven by the Bay"; a Rachmaninoff festival; plus film, dance and live music picks. -
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.
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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. -
First published in 2019, this story features Comic-Con spokesperson David Glanzer recalling his early days attending as a fan — including meeting Matt Groening before "The Simpsons." -
For many working adults, the summer can often feel the same as the rest of the year. So, maybe our idea of a "summer read" should encompass a wider swath of books? Here are a few out this week.
Latest Arts Events
Studio Arts Workshop | 'Expensive Paintings'
Monday, July 14, 2025 from 10 AM to 3 PM
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Oceanside Museum of Art
$70 - $100
Mission Valley 'Valley Vibes' Summer Concert Series: Danielle Angeloni
Monday, July 14, 2025 at 5 PM
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Mission Valley
Free
'Playing With Fire' Featuring Chef Trey Foshee, Chef Jason Knibb, Chef Jeff Jackson, & Burgeon Beer Company
Monday, July 14, 2025 from 5:30 PM to 7 PM
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The Lodge at Torrey Pines
$135 per person (plus tax)
Storytelling: 'Bastille Day, Tales of Rebellion'
Monday, July 14, 2025 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
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The Template Coffee House
Free
Monday Bluegrass Jam
Monday, July 14, 2025 from 6:30 PM to 9 PM
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Duck Foot Brewing
Brad Williams, Amir K, Matt Fulchiron, Mark Serritella, Ryan Sickler
Monday, July 14, 2025 at 8 PM
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Belly Up Tavern
$49.80 - $82.55
'Table of Contents': A Community Collectors' Showcase Open Registration
Monday, July 14, 2025 at 7 AM
Ongoing until August 30, 2025
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San Diego Central Public Library
Free
Witherby, An Elegant Dining Destination
Monday, July 14, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Ongoing until July 31, 2025
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Witherby, The Bar at the Beau
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