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Artist Mary Jhun has been painting her "girls" for decades: surrealist silhouettes with intricate, dreamlike details. She's also struggled with sleep apnea her entire life, and when she introduced a CPAP machine to sleep better, she lost her dreams — and with them, her surreal, creative muse.
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NPR Music's Robin Hilton announces the name of this year's Tiny Desk Contest winner. Every year since 2015, a different unsigned musician or band has benefited from the exposure that NPR Music provides. -
After a brief delay, the jurors and alternates for the mogul's trial for racketeering conspiracy and prostitution have been set. The trial is expected to last eight weeks.
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Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" is a vampire tale, a story of the Jim Crow South, an Afrofuturistic vision and a heart-pounding tribute to the blues and Black culture. Cinema Junkie takes a deep dive into the film with critics and authors. -
Julianna Zachariou is making music in a world where streams pay pennies, forcing independent artists to get creative just to stay in the game. From crowdfunding to pushing for new legislation, she's fighting for change in the industry.
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The new Apple TV+ show starring Alexander Skarsgård features a mix of special effects-laden action, deadpan humor and social commentary. It deserves a big audience. -
Olivia and Liam are the most popular baby names now, but Social Security Administration data shows oak-based names are gaining popularity, particularly in conservative parts of the country.
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This weekend in the arts: The "Hamilton" ticket lottery, Mother's Day activities and art, Alisa Weilerstein and Rafael Payare performing together, GI Film Festival San Diego and more. -
Programs hosted by local libraries and museums can offer community services on anything from hot lunches for school children to job search resources for individuals seeking employment. Grant funding cuts may reduce or end these services.
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Lydia Millet's characters in Atavists interact and have little dramas of their own — the author's talent is on full display here. Not every story is strong, but they work well together. -
Weinstein is facing sex crimes charges after his 2020 New York conviction was overturned last year. The #MeToo movement was catalyzed in part by the many women who came forward to accuse the disgraced producer of misconduct. -
Visit 14 independent bookstores over three days, collect stamps in your literary passport and earn prizes during San Diego’s annual book crawl.
Latest Arts Events
Class 104. Workshop: Art Studio App for iPad: Solve artistic problems and gain new inspirations for your artwork with Ken and Stephanie Goldman
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
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Athenaeum Music & Arts Library
$100/120
They Might Be Giants
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 from 7 PM to 11 PM
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The Observatory North Park
$61 - $84
Diana Krall in concert at Humphreys Concerts
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 8 PM
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Humphreys Concerts by the Bay
$115 + fees
Drop-in Play for Toddlers and Kids
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 9 AM
Ongoing until August 2, 2025
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ArtReach HQ
$15.00
59 Acres - An Immersive, Speculative Sound Walk
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 9 AM
Ongoing until June 30, 2025
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La Jolla Playhouse
Free
Birch Aquarium Unveils Oarfish Exhibition
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 9 AM
Ongoing until August 31, 2025
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Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Spring Tap Class
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Ongoing until May 20, 2025
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OTC Studio 219
$135
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