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On Aug. 29, 1970, in East Los Angeles, Chicano protestors of the Vietnam War became victims of violence at the hands of law enforcement.
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KPBS Midday EditionWe hear about how Ópera de Tijuana is celebrating 25 years with an upcoming performance in October. Plus, a conversation with the director of "The Heart" musical. -
Recorded live at the KPBS San Diego Book Festival, this episode features authors Emily Greenberg and Moses Ose Utomi as they discuss how their very different approaches — political satire and West African-inspired fantasy — converge to explore truth, myth and the power of shifting narratives in storytelling.
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Marcus Brown toiled for 10 years before stumbling into indie stardom. On his thrilling new album, he hears music in every hour worked — day jobs included. -
It's one of the most famous rock songs ever — Bohemian Rhapsody — and now, for the first time, it's been translated with Queen's blessing into Zulu.
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The annual event pits some of the trading card and video game's most seasoned players against each other — and it demonstrates how Pokémon has maintained its grip on pop culture. -
Producer Lorne Michaels has said he is looking to shake things up ahead of SNL's 51st season, which starts in early October.
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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. -
Hugo Crosthwaite’s animated portrait of Dr. Anthony Fauci was called out in a White House post titled "President Trump Is Right About the Smithsonian."
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Saadia Faruqi, author of the popular Yasmin book series, has written a new book, The Strongest Heart, that mirrors her own life — growing up with a father who likely had undiagnosed schizophrenia. -
KPBS Midday EditionGrammy Award-nominated pianist Omar Sosa joins Midday Edition ahead of his San Diego debut. Plus, a new "Doctor Who" exhibit and your weekend arts preview. -
Keith E. Sonderling is the new acting head of The Institute of Museum and Library Services, the main source of federal funding for libraries and museums across the country. President Trump issued an executive order last week saying he aims to close the agency.
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Flamenco show 'Fin De Verano'
Monday, September 1, 2025 from 3 PM to 4:30 PM
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Smith Recital Hall: SDSU
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Big Mother's Artists in Solidarity Auction
Monday, September 1, 2025 at 12 AM
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Help Support the Feeding San Diego School Pantry Program
Monday, September 1, 2025 at 7 AM
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'Octavia Butler: Seeding Futures'
Monday, September 1, 2025 at 9 AM
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The New Children's Museum
$0-$24
Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography: 'Living Seas' Exhibition
Monday, September 1, 2025 at 9 AM
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Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Birch Aquarium Extended Hours: August - September
Monday, September 1, 2025 at 9 AM
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
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'Uncharted Elsewhere'
Monday, September 1, 2025 at 9 AM
Ongoing until January 4, 2026
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San Diego Central Library: Judith Harris Art Gallery
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San Diego Dim Sum Tour 2025
Monday, September 1, 2025 at 10 AM
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