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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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. -
Keith E. Sonderling is the new acting head of The Institute of Museum and Library Services, the main source of federal funding for libraries and museums across the country. President Trump issued an executive order last week saying he aims to close the agency. -
Local author Emily Greenberg’s debut collection of experimental short stories explores blurred lines between truth and fiction, with settings ranging from Kellyanne Conway's perspective on inauguration night to a chance meeting between Paris Hilton and Thomas Pynchon.
Latest Arts Events
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 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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