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KPBS Midday EditionA new exhibit weaves the stories of African American women across history through the clothes they wore. Plus, the second annual FilAm CreatorCon celebrates Filipino American creatives in San Diego. And finally, your weekend arts preview. -
KPBS Midday EditionWe sit down with the authors of the children, teen and adult selections for 2025 One Book, One San Diego.
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A favorite of A$AP Rocky and Earl Sweatshirt, El Cousteau is a product of the District in every way. On Dirty Harry 2, he unpacks his upbringing with a nuance absent from national debate. -
The firing of Kevin Struthers is the latest in a line of dismissals and resignations at the D.C. arts behemoth.
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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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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. -
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.
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In 2021, Wallen was caught on video uttering a racial slur. Since then, he's become the most commercially successful musician in country and popular music. How? By remaining committed to ambivalence. -
A bonus episode of The Finest! Meet the team behind the podcast as we talk hot takes, art vs. culture and what makes the San Diego region so special. It's casual, candid and very fun. -
The coming months will bring a 28 Days Later sequel and a new John Wick movie starring Ana de Armas. Midsommar's Ari Aster has a new Western thriller, and Pixar goes intergalactic. -
The 2025 San Diego International Fringe Festival wrapped with standout performances, big wins and powerful stories from local and international artists.
Latest Arts Events
Jimbo's Garden Workshop: Taste Test
Friday, September 12, 2025 from 11 AM to 11:30 AM
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Children's Museum of Discovery
FREE with Museum Admission
Autumn Concert Series: Nico Hueso
Friday, September 12, 2025 from 1 PM to 2 PM
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Coronado Public Library
Free
'The Etchings of Olaf Wieghorst'
Friday, September 12, 2025 from 4 PM to 8 PM
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Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center
Free
Alley Cat Art Walk
Friday, September 12, 2025 from 4 PM to 8 PM
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Downtown El Cajon District
Free
Guy Fieri Bottle Signing of Santo Tequila
Friday, September 12, 2025 from 5 PM to 6 PM
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Total Wine & More - Mission Valley
Free
Golden Island Presents: Irving Flores Latin Jazz - Dim Sum & Jazz CCXXI
Friday, September 12, 2025 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
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Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine
Free
Wine Dinner at Rumorosa
Friday, September 12, 2025 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
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Sheraton San Diego Resort
$140
Música en la Plaza: Los Guevara
Friday, September 12, 2025 from 7 PM to 10 PM
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California Center for the Arts: Escondido
Free
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