LATEST IN ARTS & CULTURE
Matt Harvey
The 2025 San Diego Fringe Festival runs through May 25, with performances at nine venues, including a new film showcase at SDSU.
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On Friday, Sean Combs' defense lawyers questioned Cassie Ventura about how much of the former couple's activities she willingly participated in. "I had to fight my way out," she said. -
"Mutual abuse" is a term you may have heard in celebrity abuse trials - here's how to make sense of it.
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KPBS Midday EditionThe exhibit, "Taste San Diego: Filipino Culinary Journeys" explores Filipino American history and identity and its deep connections to San Diego. -
KPBS Midday EditionLocal author Mac Crane's latest book "A Sharp Endless Need" draws from their own experience as a former Division I basketball player.
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The Apple TV+ show takes what might be the oldest sci-fi premise there is — what does it mean to be human? — and mines it for comedy gold. -
The reality star and business mogul appeared in a courtroom Tuesday to testify about the night in 2016 when masked men tied her up at gunpoint and stole more than $6 million in jewelry.
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This weekend in the arts: "Jaja's African Hair Braiding," "The Counter," "Nighttime Julianne" and more theater openings; plein air art meets San Diego farms; Lucha Fest; anti-fascist art; San Diego Ballet; plus Wonderfront Festival and more live music picks -
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.
MORE ARTS & CULTURE
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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. -
From the new Trump administration to mass deportations, coverage of protests has dominated headlines and social media. But two local photographers are choosing to protest in their own way — through art.
Latest Arts Events
2025 OMBAC Over The Line Beer Fest and Tournament
Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 7 AM to 5 PM
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Mariner's Point Park
$45
26th Annual Secret Garden Tour of La Jolla
Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 10 AM to 4 PM
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Multiple La Jolla Homes
$55 - $155
Summer Kick Off Family Day
Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 10 AM to 4 PM
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San Diego Model Railroad Museum
Included with admission
Goldenpalooza: A New Music & Arts Festival in Golden Hill
Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 11 AM to 5 PM
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Golden Hill Recreation Center
Free
Lucha Fest
Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 12 PM to 6 PM
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The Soap Factory
Free
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