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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"Wasted Love," sung by the classically trained countertenor JJ, beat out 25 other songs for the top prize at the international competition held this year in Basel, Switzerland. -
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.
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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 season finale, with host Scarlett Johansson and musical guest Bad Bunny, didn't give any answers about rumored cast departures. -
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.
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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.
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The sculptures are made from a special glass called dalle de verre that produces deeper color effects when illuminated by the sun. -
Robert De Niro plays rival mob bosses in a new biographical crime drama. But while it's fun to watch De Niro argue with himself, The Alto Knights ultimately feels dubious and derivative. -
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.
Latest Arts Events
Friendly Feast International Bake Sale
Sunday, May 18, 2025 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
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Born and Raised
$45 - $65
World Bee Day
Sunday, May 18, 2025 from 10 AM to 2 PM
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Japanese Friendship Garden San Diego
Free with Admission
Buddha’s Birthday & Family Festival (Coexistence & Co-Prosperity)
Sunday, May 18, 2025 from 10:30 AM to 3 PM
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Hsi Fang Temple
Free
The Original 40 Brewing Company Mindful Morning
Sunday, May 18, 2025 from 10:30 AM to 12 PM
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The Original 40 Brewing Company
Free
The Ebb and Flow of the River Pop-up Art Show
Sunday, May 18, 2025 from 11 AM to 3 PM
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Mission Valley Library AND T+C Park at Town and Country Resort on River Park Drive
Free
'The Arcades'
Sunday, May 18, 2025 from 12 PM to 7:30 PM
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Conrad Prebys Music Center
Free
The Poets of Palestine & Pakistan Poetry for May’s Virtual Poem-Making Workshop (Online)
Sunday, May 18, 2025 from 1 PM to 4 PM
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Virtual
$54 to $63
'Alice: Illustration Wonderland' Opening Reception
Sunday, May 18, 2025 from 2 PM to 4 PM
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Coronado Public Library
Free
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