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Japan's most famous kaiju turns 72 and makes his 34th appearance in a Toho film, proving he's nowhere near ready to retire from the screen. Here's a spoiler-free review of "Godzilla Minus Zero."
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Port of Entry host Natalie Gonzalez watches Guillermo del Toro's “Pan's Labyrinth” for the first time. Through conversations with KPBS arts and culture reporter Beth Accomando and Tijuana-based filmmaker Daniela García, we explore the film's lasting impact and the stories it continues to inspire. -
KPBS Midday EditionSan Diego's second annual Slow Fashion Day will highlight local designers and focus on the environmental impact of the fashion industry. Then, we preview the San Diego Asian Film Festival and other weekend arts events.
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Lynn Schuette's dying rose paintings in San Marcos; free performances of "Macbeth" from The Old Globe; San Diego Artist Incubator; "The Surge: An Ode to Sinéad O'Connor"; Flim Flam Revue; "The Outsiders"; indie literature and more. -
Firstman's new film is about a gay party promoter whose life is upended when he discovers he has a young son. "Arlo teaches Peter to grow up, and I think Peter teaches Arlo to be a kid," he says.
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Reflection, renewal. On this episode, we provide a musical reset for the mind. Look for Tiny Desk Radio on your local NPR station. -
NPR Music culture critic and reporter Rodney Carmichael ruminates on the latest in rap culture. This week: How Yung Miami's summer bop became a sweeping indictment.
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Elizabeth Holmes' partner comes from one of San Diego's prominent hotel families. Here's what to know about his local ties, business ventures and role in the new documentary. -
A new documentary looks back on the Canadian sketch show Second City Television. If SNL was a smirking upperclassman in a private-school uniform, SCTV was a lovable dirtbag in a denim jacket and jeans.
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This month's books we're noting, from authors including Daisy Johnson and Louise Kennedy, tell stories of star-crossed romance, hard-won redemption and high-stakes struggle. -
Halloween is just around the corner. From spooky outings to scary movies, here are few ways to celebrate.
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Inside a San Diego prison, art is more than a creative outlet. For people serving life sentences, painting and drawing offer a way to cope with incarceration, build confidence and imagine a different future. We visit Project PAINT to explore what creativity makes possible behind bars. -
The Bronx emcee's unpredictable set features a laundry list of guest appearances and hits from across three decades. -
The American singer-songwriter and poet visited with the American pope at the Vatican during a break between concert dates in Italy. The Vatican said the encounter was brief. -
Modest in his demeanor but remarkably enduring, the American-born, Swedish conductor continually fell in love with music, leading orchestras with no-nonsense insight and integrity well into his 90s. -
The La Jolla Playhouse-born Broadway musical returns to San Diego. The show follows two rival gangs in 1960s Oklahoma, with a distinctive Ford Falcon prop.
Latest Arts Events
Opening of 'NEW PAINT' at New Terminal 1
Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 5 AM
Ongoing until October 31, 2027
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San Diego International Airport - Terminal 1
Free
Coronado Island Film Festival
Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 9 AM
Ongoing until November 8, 2026
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Hotel del Coronado
$495-895
27th Annual San Diego Asian Film Festival
Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until November 14, 2026
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Multiple locations
Free - $40
'Organica: Flora to Fauna' at Granger Hotel
Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until December 31, 2026
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Granger Hotel
San Diego Food + Wine Festival Returns Nov. 1–8. 2026
Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 12 PM
Ongoing until November 8, 2026
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Multiple locations
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