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The Old Globe's Artistic Director Barry Edelstein, who directed Katie Holmes in the off-Broadway production of "The Wanderers" in 2023, is set to direct this "fresh and emotionally charged take on the Ibsen classic."
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Cinema Junkie presents this month's Midday Movies with an exploration of surprising takes on Shakespeare, from Bollywood's "Angoor" to Kurosawa's "Throne of Blood." -
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.
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After cryptic Instagram posts and a surprise countdown clock, Swift announced early Tuesday that her new album will be called The Life of a Showgirl. The cover art and release date remain a mystery. -
Fans who pre-ordered new albums by Lil Wayne and The Weeknd on vinyl got a rude awakening: More than half the songs that appeared on the streaming version were missing on the LP.
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The TV prequel to the Alien movies calls back to the best elements of those original films — including questions about corporate exploitation and technological advancements. -
At the Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival, Black artistry is on display. NPR critic Eric Deggans says it's cultivating a community.
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Bazaar del Mundo’s Latin American Market features handmade textiles, pottery and jewelry for sale. Artists also demonstrate their woodcarving, painting and weaving skills. -
From animation to audiobooks, two performers share how they find their voices, build characters and navigate the challenges of a competitive, unseen profession.
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The coming months will bring a 28 Days Later sequel and a new John Wick movie starring Ana de Armas. Midsommar's Ari Aster has a new Western thriller, and Pixar goes intergalactic. -
In his forthcoming book, The Party's Interests Come First, American University professor Joseph Torigian writes about Xi Jinping's father, Xi Zhongxun, a noted Chinese politician himself. -
KPBS Midday EditionCarmela Prudencio works at Pacific Arts Movement or Pac Arts, which highlights Asian American and Pacific Islander stories through media arts.
Latest Arts Events
Japanese Wine Night at Matsu: A Tribute to Yamanashi
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 from 4 PM to 9 PM
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Matsu
$375 per Person
Bark at the Big Screen
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 6 PM
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Gallagher Square at Petco Park
5-15
Crafty Hour: Decoupage Seashells
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
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Coronado Public Library
Free
'Summer Sing-Alongs' 'Hairspray'
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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Cinema Under The Stars
$30
Kokoroko
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Epstein Family Amphitheater
$30
'Table of Contents': A Community Collectors' Showcase Open Registration
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 7 AM
Ongoing until August 30, 2025
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San Diego Central Public Library
Free
Summer Camps in French at the Alliance Francaise de San Diego
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 9 AM
Ongoing until August 27, 2025
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Alliance Francaise de San Diego
$299 to $310
San Diego Children's Discovery Summer Camp
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 9 AM
Ongoing until August 15, 2025
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Children's Museum of Discovery
$300 - $375
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