LATEST IN ARTS & CULTURE
A small group of opera lovers launched Ópera de Tijuana 25 years ago. The company has since become a cultural force in Mexico’s second-largest city.
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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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Ground Floor Murals' Paul Jimenez painted a fast, emotional tribute after the deaths of three longtime San Diego Zoo residents. -
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.
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Val Kilmer died from pneumonia. He had recovered after a 2014 throat cancer diagnosis that required two tracheotomies. -
New on the shelves this week: An obit writer writes — and drunkenly publishes — his own obituary. A Hungarian teen stumbles into adulthood. And geriatric sleuth Vera Wong returns. -
The staff of the Institute of Museum and Library Services was placed on administrative leave Monday morning, following a meeting between IMLS leadership and DOGE staff.
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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
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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
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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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