LATEST IN ARTS & CULTURE
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Courtesy of San Diego Design Week
From bold installations to guided tours and hands-on workshops, San Diego Design Week runs Sept. 17-21, offering free ways to experience the region’s most creative design moments.
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KPBS Midday EditionTennis player Alyssa Ahn and wheelchair tennis player David Wagner talk about their U.S. Open experience, and their own journey through the sport. -
San Diego children's book author María Dolores Águila latest book tells true story of community resistance to discrimination against Mexican-American families in depression-era Lemon Grove.
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The superstar, whose 31-concert residency in Puerto Rico is set to end this weekend, is up for 12 Latin Grammys, including three major awards he's never won: album, song and record of the year. -
In its 12th week on the Billboard 200 albums chart, the soundtrack to KPop Demon Hunters finally hits No. 1. Elsewhere on the charts, Justin Bieber zooms back into the top 10 thanks to a deluxe edition and sombr's debut makes a move
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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. -
Noah Wyle, Owen Cooper, Seth Rogen, Jean Smart, Tramell Tillman, Jeff Hiller and Stephen Colbert are all taking home awards tonight. Check out our list of winners.
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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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Bobbys were inescapable in music in the '50s and '60s: Bobby Sherman, Bobby Rydell, Bobby Darin and more. NPR critic Bob Mondello looks back to an era when everyone seemed to share his name. -
Unlike other tech giants, many music-streaming services like Spotify are not currently taking steps to label AI-generated content. But experts say more transparency is key. -
KPBS Midday EditionSan Diego Black Pride is kicking off its annual festival, which centers Black queerness and joy in San Diego. Then, hear from our Midday Movies critics about their favorite Shakespearean film adaptations. -
At the Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival, Black artistry is on display. NPR critic Eric Deggans says it's cultivating a community.
Latest Arts Events
'The Bean Tones' at Golden Island Island Dim Sum
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 from 6 PM to 10 PM
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Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine
$25 in advance | $35 day of
Chris Brown: 'Breezy Bowl XX Stadium World Tour'
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 from 7 PM to 11 PM
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PETCO Park
$90+
Skinshape
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 8 PM
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Belly Up Tavern
$32.55 - $49.80
Galpão Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse Joins San Diego Restaurant Week 2025
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 5 PM
Ongoing until September 18, 2025
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Galpão Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse
$72 per person
San Diego Restaurant Week Signature Dinner Cruise
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Ongoing until September 21, 2025
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City Cruises San Diego
'Manifest P*ssy'
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 7 PM
Ongoing until October 12, 2025
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Diversionary Theatre
$11-$72
'Follies'
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 7 PM
Ongoing until October 5, 2025
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Joseph Clayes III Stage, The Joan
$44+
Dancing for fun -- Contra Dancing
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 7 PM
Ongoing until May 20, 2026
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Balboa Park Club Ballroom
$5
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