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Mingei International Museum
This weekend in the arts: A bargain last chance to see "Fashioning an Icon" at the Mingei; an exhibit mapping the history of women's fashion; an interactive game of CLUE; "Spring Awakening"; live music picks and more.
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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. -
El nuevo podcast de KPBS que fue producido por jóvenes , "Voices del Valle", retrata historias de la adolescencia procedentes del Valle Imperial. El equipo de Port of Entry desempeñó un pequeño papel en el desarrollo de este proyecto. El episodio de hoy profundiza en la naturaleza de esa colaboración y mentoría que jugó un papel en darle vida a ‘Voices del Valle’.
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The British musician co-founded the rock band Supertramp, which spurred hits like "Give A Little Bit" and "The Logical Song" in the 1970s. -
Known for his intellectual and illuminating touch on the podium, the refined conductor was also surprisingly outspoken when it came to politics and his peers.
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Sunday's VMAs were the first time the awards show has been broadcast on CBS in addition to MTV. The show recognized rising stars and longtime icons alike. -
The lucrative franchise is based on real stories — and the professional ghostbusters who saved the day. But critics say the real-life couple profited off of people's pain.
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Artist Marisol Rendón explores concepts of glory, self-deception and beneficial pests in her residency exhibit at the always-free Timken Museum in Balboa Park. -
This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Civic gardens reimagined, San Diego Made Summer Market, a Chicano Art Movement pioneer, queer comedy, model circus trains and so much jazz.
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Pitbull fans are honoring him the only way they know how: partying till dawn in bald caps and fake goatees. -
People are drinking less these days, but drinking songs never go out of style. The Lomax Archive is dropping a new album of traditional songs this week. -
To celebrate, go see the Mexican slasher film "Grave Robbers" screening Sunday at Digital Gym Cinema. -
The woman who dated Combs until his arrest described the relationship in complex terms — traumatic but sometimes loving — and seemed to be working through her feelings about it on the witness stand.
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'The Core' - Eric Clapton Tribute
Monday, September 8, 2025 at 8 PM
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Belly Up Tavern
$25.30
San Diego Padres vs. Cincinnati Reds, September 8 -10
Monday, September 8, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Ongoing until September 10, 2025
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PETCO Park
Up to $100+
Adult Improv Comedy Class
Monday, September 8, 2025 at 7 PM
Ongoing until December 7, 2025
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National Comedy Theatre
245
'Spring Awakening'
Monday, September 8, 2025 at 8 PM
Ongoing until September 14, 2025
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Oceanside Theatre Company at Brooks Theater
$40
The Styled Challenge Bridal Crawl
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
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Europa Village Wineries & Resort
Free
KPBS 65th Birthday Celebration with Amna Nawaz
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 6 PM
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Hangar 858
$165
Help Support the Feeding San Diego School Pantry Program
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 7 AM
Ongoing until December 31, 2025
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