LATEST IN ARTS & CULTURE
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Wimbledon semifinalist Taylor Fritz’s former coach and a rising local tennis star talk about his impact on a San Diego tennis court.
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The Library of Congress' new collection includes more than 5,000 items from the Broadway legend, including ideas for Sweeney Todd lyrics and notes for Glynis Johns as she sang "Send in the Clowns." -
NPR Music's Stephen Thompson is back with Celia Gregory of Nashville public radio station WNXP to talk through this week's best new music.
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It’s the midpoint of the season for the Padres, SDFC and the San Diego Wave FC, and this week our favorite teams are getting a report card. -
In a corner of San Diego often overlooked, three childhood friends found purpose in graffiti art. What began as a creative path away from gang life eventually drew attention from law enforcement and changed the course of their lives in unexpected ways.
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Every era gets the Superman it needs. James Gunn's version — sincere, inspiring and idealistic — will make you want to cheer. -
The new Netflix series stars Megan Stalter (also Kayla on Hacks) as a 30-something who moves to London after a breakup.
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This weekend in the arts in San Diego: "Infinite Rivers" in San Ysidro; Jean Lowe and Rancholo at Best Practice; Scandinavian artists at Madison Gallery; "Access" in Bonita; "Beethoven by the Bay"; a Rachmaninoff festival; plus film, dance and live music picks. -
Denja Harris opened her first solo museum exhibition this week at the Oceanside Museum of Art. Her soft sculptures explore perceptions of being a Black woman and invite viewers to embrace the unknown.
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A host of beloved authors have new books hitting shelves this week, including a memoir by humorist Barry, a Mark Twain bio by Chernow and essays by Richard Russo. -
Todd Blanche, a former personal lawyer for President Trump, is now acting Librarian of Congress. According to his public profile, Blanche has no experience working in libraries or archives. -
Thunderbolts* is unapologetically formulaic. And yet, Florence Pugh is terrific; the action is coherent; and the character dynamics strike the right balance of earnest sincerity and glib humor.
Latest Arts Events
Varenyky Making Day
Saturday, July 12, 2025 from 10 AM to 1 PM
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Hall of Nations - Balboa Park
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Balboa Park Women’s History Tour
Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10 AM
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Bea Evenson Fountain - East End of the Park
Free
Summer Bash at Jitters Coffee Pub
Saturday, July 12, 2025 from 12 PM to 5 PM
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Jitters Coffee Pub
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North Park Vegan Market
Saturday, July 12, 2025 from 12 PM to 4 PM
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North Park Mini Park
Free
North Park Record Fair
Saturday, July 12, 2025 from 12 PM to 4 PM
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North Park Mini Park
Free
Steampunk Creative Writing
Saturday, July 12, 2025 from 1 PM to 3 PM
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San Diego Writers, Ink
$36-$42
Serra Mesa Big Block Party
Saturday, July 12, 2025 from 1 PM to 7 PM
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Serra Mesa Block Party
Free
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