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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.
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Justin Bieber released a sequel to his album Swag before listeners even had a chance to really sit with the original. The move is indicative of a broader trend. -
Pascoal said he had composed thousands of pieces. "I am 100 percent intuitive," he once told NPR. Miles Davis called him one of the most important musicians in the world.
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The Studio, The Pitt and Adolescence took home top prizes on Sunday. And while the wins were deserving, the telecast was meh. Here are a few takeaways from a night that was a real mixed bag. -
Stars including Megan Stalter, Harrison Ford, Selena Gomez and Walton Goggins walked the red carpet on Sunday night ahead of the 77th Emmy Awards.
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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. -
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.
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KPBS Midday EditionThe play “Shuuluk Wechuwvi – Where Lightning Was Born” highlights the deep connection between the indigenous Kumeyaay people and Tijuana River Valley. Then, FilmOut celebrates its 25th year as San Diego's LGBTQ+ film festival. -
The author of the YA novel Holes and the Wayside School series has written his first novel for adults. It's a fairy tale involving a princess and potions – but one focused squarely on growing old. -
Dan Fesperman's spy caper Pariah follows a disgraced comic-politician who's recruited by the CIA. The Dancing Face, by Mike Phillips, is a crime caper that confronts the spoils of colonialism. -
Lucky's Breakfast was more than a diner — it was a community. After the passing of beloved owner Lucky Wong, his family and loyal customers-turned-friends reflect on the man whose generosity, humor and daily breakfasts brought North Park together, and whose name now graces the street where generations of San Diegans gathered.
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Film Screening + Q&A: 'Between the Mountain and the Sky'
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 from 5 PM to 8 PM
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University of San Diego Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice
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Solento Surf Festival Art Exhibit
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 from 6 PM to 9 PM
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Four Moons Spa
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Alzheimer's Association: The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's-VIRTUAL
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 from 6 PM to 7 PM
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Open Reading: Twelfth Night (Part One)
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
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Coronado Public Library
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Writing & Publishing Magazine Articles
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
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Learn to Square Dance
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 from 6:30 PM to 8 PM
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Bostonia Recreation Center
$5/Class, 1st Class FREE
Help Support the Feeding San Diego School Pantry Program
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 7 AM
Ongoing until December 31, 2025
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San Diego Restaurant Week 2025
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 9 AM
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