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The Old Globe's summer Shakespeare lineup closes with a West Coast '90s take on "The Comedy of Errors." Here's how director James Vásquez brings new energy to the classic farce.
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Charming critics and audiences with New Threats From The Soul, his funny, loose, reference-packed album, the veteran Louisville musician is having an unlikely breakthrough at 40 years old. -
The idea that each year produces a few unofficial "songs of the summer" has been rattling around for ages. But do we have a strong contender this year?
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Romantasy — the fusion of romance and fantasy — is having a major moment. Boosted by #BookTok and shaped by the influence of fan fiction, the book genre is topping bestseller lists and drawing huge crowds at Comic-Con. But for all its success, it's often a target of ridicule. We look at what people get wrong about the misunderstood genre, and why it's connecting with so many readers right now. -
KPBS Midday EditionHear from longtime attendees who have covered Comic-Con in various ways — reporting on major headlines and spotlighting independent artists and creators — and what they think makes the pop culture juggernaut special.
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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. -
Olympian High School history teacher Keith Hammond moonlights as wrestler Orion Odyssey and returns to the ring for the school's annual Welcome Back Bash fundraiser.
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From animation to audiobooks, two performers share how they find their voices, build characters and navigate the challenges of a competitive, unseen profession. -
George Lucas finally came to the stage at Comic-Con Sunday to an ovation from thousands, some holding light sabers in the air, with soaring “Star Wars” music filling the room.
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At CinemaCon, a yearly convention for movie theater industry leaders, cinema owners say they're experimenting with events to bring in customers. -
Our roundup of arts and culture to discover in San Diego this month: Visual art, music, theater, dance, outdoor festivals, books, film and more. Up next: Art Alive at San Diego Museum of Art; WOW Festival at UC San Diego; San Diego Symphony's "The Mountain That Loved a Bird"; San Diego Book Crawl, Fern Street Circus Neighborhood Tour; Natalie Gonzalez at Oceanside Museum of Art; Sídro Saturdays at The Front; "Harvest & Gather" at the Athenaeum and more. -
The festival, presented by the nonprofit organization Karama, showcases Arab cinema and cuisine over two weekends at the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park,ƒ featuring award-winning films and stories from Gaza, the West Bank and beyond.
Latest Arts Events
'Survivor Tree Ceremony' at San Diego Botanic Garden
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 11 AM
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San Diego Botanic Garden
$10-$18
Mission Valley 'Valley Vibes' Summer Concert Series: Kai Kalama, August 6th
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 5 PM
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Mission Valley
Free
Identity Leadership: Personal Professional Development
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 5 PM
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Virtual
Free
Film Forum Coronado: '12 Angry Men'
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 6 PM
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Coronado Public Library
Free
Handmade Italian Night | Culinary Workshop
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 from 6 PM to 8 PM
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San Diego Craft Collective
$85
Handbuilding Ceramics | Air Plant Holder Workshop
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 from 6 PM to 8:30 PM
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San Diego Craft Collective
$65
Creed - 'Summer of '99 Tour'
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 7 PM
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North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
$39.50+
Kevin Kaarl: 'Ultra Sodade Tour'
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 from 7 PM to 10 PM
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PETCO Park
$63+
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