LATEST IN ARTS & CULTURE
MCASD
This weekend in the arts in San Diego: "Alex Katz: Theater and Dance" at MCASD; the San Diego Symphony takes on "Jurassic Park"; Helena Westra's "Lying Fallow” at the Athenaeum Art Center and more.
-
KPBS Midday EditionThe play “Shuuluk Wechuwvi – Where Lightning Was Born” highlights the deep connection between the indigenous Kumeyaay people and Tijuana River Valley. Then, FilmOut celebrates its 25th year as San Diego's LGBTQ+ film festival. -
Lucky's Breakfast was more than a diner — it was a community. After the passing of beloved owner Lucky Wong, his family and loyal customers-turned-friends reflect on the man whose generosity, humor and daily breakfasts brought North Park together, and whose name now graces the street where generations of San Diegans gathered.
-
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to renowned bassist Pino Palladino and guitar virtuoso and producer Blake Mills about their second full-length collaboration, "That Wasn't a Dream." -
In a new album, the youngest ever Van Cliburn winner puts his own stamp on Tchaikovsky's undervalued set of piano pieces called The Seasons.
-
"The Heart" follows 24 hours in the life of a human heart, blending electronic beats, high-stakes drama and a message about connection. -
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.
-
A U.K.-born approach to health care is coming to San Diego, where doctors will prescribe art and culture to help young patients ease anxiety and depression. -
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.
MORE ARTS & CULTURE
-
Casey Johnston spent years running and restricting calories. When she started weightlifting, she rebuilt muscle mass — and her relationship with her body. -
San Diego's Zohreh and Susie Ghahremani share "Memory Garden," a children's book about a grandmother and granddaughter bonding through stories, culture and gardening. -
Since he announced his intention to impose a 100% tariff on movies made outside of the United States, President Trump has hedged, saying he's open to meeting with industry leaders.
Latest Arts Events
Greek Chicken: Graves Ave. Grand Reopening
Monday, August 25, 2025 from 10:30 AM to 9 PM
- Add to Google Calendar
- Add to Outlook Calendar
Download ICS file
Greek Chicken
Free
Mission Valley 'Valley Vibes' Summer Concert Series: David Shyde, August 25th
Monday, August 25, 2025 at 5 PM
- Add to Google Calendar
- Add to Outlook Calendar
Download ICS file
Mission Valley
Free
Love Island Reunion Watch Party at Mavericks Beach Club
Monday, August 25, 2025 at 6 PM
- Add to Google Calendar
- Add to Outlook Calendar
Download ICS file
Mavericks Beach Club
Free
The Mic Drop Featuring Ever Mainard
Monday, August 25, 2025 at 7 PM
- Add to Google Calendar
- Add to Outlook Calendar
Download ICS file
Mic Drop Comedy Club
$25.50
Big Mother's Artists in Solidarity Auction
Monday, August 25, 2025 at 12 AM
Ongoing until September 6, 2025
- Add to Google Calendar
- Add to Outlook Calendar
Download ICS file
Virtual
Free
Help Support the Feeding San Diego School Pantry Program
Monday, August 25, 2025 at 7 AM
Ongoing until December 31, 2025
- Add to Google Calendar
- Add to Outlook Calendar
Download ICS file
Virtual
'Table of Contents': A Community Collectors' Showcase Open Registration
Monday, August 25, 2025 at 7 AM
Ongoing until August 30, 2025
- Add to Google Calendar
- Add to Outlook Calendar
Download ICS file
San Diego Central Public Library
Free
Summer Camps in French at the Alliance Francaise de San Diego
Monday, August 25, 2025 at 9 AM
Ongoing until August 27, 2025
- Add to Google Calendar
- Add to Outlook Calendar
Download ICS file
Alliance Francaise de San Diego
$299 to $310
Stay informed about San Diego's vibrant arts scene with the KPBS Arts & Culture page and newsletter.
Together with the KPBS/Arts Calendar, you'll find news, reviews, events, profiles and other arts and culture stories.
Together with the KPBS/Arts Calendar, you'll find news, reviews, events, profiles and other arts and culture stories.
KPBS/Arts Newsletter
Get the inside scoop on arts and culture in San Diego!
San Diego's creative scene is thriving in unexpected ways. Musicians are crowdfunding their careers. Tea culture is evolving. A painter's lost dreams spark a bold new vision. The city's last alt-weekly falls, but its rebellious spirit fights on. And in a rare conversation, the city's outgoing and incoming poets laureate dig into the power of words. The Finest brings you the artists, advocates and disruptors redefining culture in San Diego.