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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."
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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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Theatrical trailer of "Niagara" by Henry Hathaway. Starring Marilyn Monroe, Joseph Cotten, Jean Peters, Max Showalter, Dennis O'Dea, Richard Allan, Don Wilson, Lurene Tuttle, Russell Collins, Will Wright -
My Name Is Emilia Del Valle is the newest novel from the prodigious Chilean expat, now in her 80s. Plus, a personal history of the orange, a Josephine Baker history and having kids in the digital age. -
Journalist and author Ted Genoways follows the violent, unpredictable and hugely profitable world of tequila through the story of its most successful maker, Jose Cuervo, in his book "Tequila Wars."
Latest Arts Events
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
Nerissa Sounds Sunset Cruise & Jazz Party
Friday, August 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Sheraton San Diego Resort
$185
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