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This weekend in the arts in San Diego: "Deceived" at The Old Globe, Perseid meteor shower, Las Hermanas Iglesias, dance photography, live music, Shobha Rao, zines and more.
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KPBS Midday EditionPolitical strategist and author Stacey Abrams joins Midday Edition to talk about her latest thriller, which tackles ethical questions around the use of artificial intelligence in the healthcare industry. -
Writer and director Larry Charles has been an influential voice in American comedy for decades. But his lifelong dedication to laughter comes with a life-and-death seriousness, which he explores in his new memoir "Comedy Samurai: 40 Years of Blood, Guts, and Laughter."
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Bret McKenzie has made fans laugh with his lyrics as part of Flight of the Conchords. Now he's back with a solo album of wide-ranging moods called "Freak Out City." -
The British composer was a generational success story before his death at 37 — yet keeping that legacy in view has always been a challenge, even during his lifetime.
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Swift revealed the release date, cover art and track list for The Life of a Showgirl. She also discussed her romance with Travis Kelce, buying back her masters and recovering from the Eras Tour. -
After 35 years, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is back in theaters. The film's director looks back on the obstacles to making it in the first place.
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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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KPBS Midday EditionThe exhibit, "Taste San Diego: Filipino Culinary Journeys" explores Filipino American history and identity and its deep connections to San Diego. -
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 -
Iconic, darkly comedic, and thrilling, the three-time Oscar® winning "Sunset Boulevard" celebrates its 75th Anniversary. Fame isn’t forever—just ask Norma Desmond. Once a Hollywood legend, now a forgotten relic, she refuses to fade away. When struggling screenwriter Joe Gillis stumbles into her decaying mansion, he becomes trapped in her web of obsession, control, and delusion. What starts as an opportunity soon spirals into something far more dangerous. Dark, twisted, and eerily relevant, "Sunset Boulevard" is a haunting look at Hollywood’s unrelenting cycle—where youth is currency, talent is fleeting, and no one stays in the spotlight forever.
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Portraits in Caregiving: A Photographic Exhibit
Friday, August 15, 2025 from 10 AM to 2 PM
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Southern Caregiver Resource Center
Free
Family & Beginners Sewing 103 | Zippers, Linings & More
Friday, August 15, 2025 from 4 PM to 7:30 PM
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San Diego Craft Collective
$80
Artist Open House: 'Summer Nights'
Friday, August 15, 2025 from 5:30 PM to 8 PM
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Brooks Theater Gallery
Free
Inner Workings: The Power of Archiving & Preserving History
Friday, August 15, 2025 from 6 PM to 7 PM
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Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego: La Jolla
Free
'Auraforms'
Friday, August 15, 2025 from 6 PM to 9 PM
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Quartyard
General Admission: $20
Ox Coffee 'Couples Build a Blend' Class
Friday, August 15, 2025 from 6 PM to 8:30 PM
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Ox Coffee
$60.54
Behind the Catch: A Yellowtail Experience
Friday, August 15, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Vistal Bar + Restaurant
$85
Golden Island Presents: Liz Ajuzie & The Mood Swings - Dim Sum & Jazz CCXVII
Friday, August 15, 2025 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
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Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine
Free
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