LATEST IN ARTS & CULTURE
Carlos Castillo
Like KPBS, KSDS Jazz 88.3 lost a big chunk of its funding.
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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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Fans who pre-ordered new albums by Lil Wayne and The Weekend on vinyl got a rude awakening: More than half the songs that appeared on the streaming version were missing on the LP. -
She recorded a magical debut album on Blue Note and was later named a Jazz Master by the National Endowment of the Arts.
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At the Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival, Black artistry is on display. NPR critic Eric Deggans says it's cultivating a community. -
Hasan Piker likes fitness, gaming, and progressive politics, and millions of young men flock to him for his opinions. Is he the Joe Rogan of the left that Democrats are looking for? Hasan says no.
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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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Fewer cuts to the police department, but those to library hours remain in San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria’s final budget proposal. And, speaking of budget cuts, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s also proposing some belt-tightening — this time, ending Medi-Cal coverage for undocumented people. Advocates say asylum-seekers are not being given due process at the border, including a disabled Mongolian man who’s been in custody more than two months. Voice of San Diego’s Scott Lewis is back on the podcast breaking down the latest legal fight in the La Jolla succession effort. Then, hear about what’s new at this year’s Fringe Festival. Finally, children in the foster care system and their families can visit one Balboa Park museum for free for the next three weeks. -
The latest issue of "The Strand Magazine" contains rare stories by the iconic midcentury writers Ian Fleming and Graham Greene. -
San Diego International Fringe Festival officially kicks off May 15. But last night it launched a new addition to its innovative theater line up – films. KPBS arts reporter Beth Accomando explains what the SDSU Emerging Filmmakers Showcase is all about.
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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