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In honor of KPBS' 65th anniversary, we hear from some of the voices that helped build KPBS into what it is today. -
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.
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40 years ago, musicians faced off against a Washington committee over whether to warn parents about explicit lyrics. -
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.
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This weekend in the arts: Ewa Słapa at Best Practice; curtains rise at The Joan; City Ballet's Sinatra-themed dance; plus indie rock and more live music. -
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.
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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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A new book by CNN's Jake Tapper and Axios' Alex Thompson paints the story of how President Biden believed he was capable of serving a second term even though his inner circle hid that he wasn't. -
Ocean Vuong's sweeping new novel centers on a depressed 19-year-old college dropout who becomes the caregiver to a widow with dementia. -
Horse racing depends on thousands of workers without legal status, and industry leaders fear that Trump's soft touch toward the industry in his first term will not persist in his second. -
The season finale, with host Scarlett Johansson and musical guest Bad Bunny, didn't give any answers about rumored cast departures.
Latest Arts Events
OMBAC Classic Longboard Surfing Contest
Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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Crystal Pier
Free
Christophe Rull Patisserie Grand Opening at North City
Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 9 AM
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Christophe Rull Patisserie
Free
'Secret Morgue 666: Satanic Panic'
Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Comic-Con Museum
$50
Writing Wild (Online)
Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 10 AM to 1 PM
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The Ink Spot
$54 - $63
'What Is an Author Platform—and Why Do You Need One?'
Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 10 AM to 12 PM
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Inspirations Gallery
$36 Members/ $42 Nonmembers
Christ United Presbyterian Church's Community Day Block Party
Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 10 AM to 3 PM
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Christ United Presbyterian Church
Free
Garden Piñata Dream House Workshop
Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 10 AM to 12 PM
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ArtReach
$25
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 10 AM to 2 PM
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Heritage of the Americas Museum
Free
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