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Skip the Super Bowl for a live movie concert featuring the fantastical silent films of French cinema trailblazer Georges Méliès.
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Sydney Tran Photography for San Diego Tet Festival
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Port of Entry sits down with KPBS border reporter Gustavo Solis and Al Otro Lado Director of Litigation Cassandra Lopez to discuss and reflect on the most significant changes in immigration policy and how they have impacted the border region. -
Elizabeth "Ely" Rosales Aguilar, of Raíz Chocolate, runs a small-scale chocolate operation from her San Diego home, crafting rich Mexican chocolate bars and spiced drinking chocolates inspired by centuries-old recipes. California's cottage food laws helped her turn her passion into a thriving business rooted in cultural tradition.
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So you've watched the best picture nominees — now what? We're trying to help our readers find their next movie, and we need your help. -
A period drama, a Supreme Court case and voice our film critic hadn't heard in decades.
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Printed passes are available at nearly 90 libraries throughout the county through February. -
This weekend in the arts in San Diego: "M(other) Tongues" at the Central Library Art Gallery; a community knitting circle; The Album Leaf and more celebrate the Casbah; puppets and theater; dance and martial arts; Mahler's 7th; King Britt spins vinyl and more.
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The Winter Olympics bring hundreds of the world's best winter athletes to northern Italy, where they will face off in 16 different sports across 2 1/2 weeks. Here's how to follow along. -
The Winter Olympics promise plenty of high adrenaline, fierce competition, historic firsts and emotional moments over 2 1/2 weeks. Here are some of the names and narratives to keep an eye on.
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On "Aperture," the lead single from his upcoming album, the pop artist mines a different era of pop music.
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Jessica Sanchez seemed born to be a star. At 10, she took the leap from singing in her local Filipino grocery store, Seafood City, in San Diego onto the very first season of "America's Got Talent" — at 16, onto "American Idol." But as quickly as she rose, everything began to unravel. -
Ski mountaineering will make its Olympic debut this year, the first winter sport to do so since 2002. Skeleton, luge, ski jumping and moguls are also getting new events. -
US Olympic athletes are arriving and settling into their digs for the next couple of weeks in Italy. Curlers are amazed by the mountain scenery in Cortina; figure skaters are plant fostering in Milan; and the big air slopestyle women are "smashing pizzas" in Livigno. -
Cutting back on ready-to-eat meals won't be easy, and whole milk may make a comeback. One thing that's certain: It'll be a while before the new guidelines trickle down to schools.
Latest Arts Events
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Thursday, February 5, 2026 from 6 PM to 8 PM
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San Diego Made Factory
Free
Galentine's Paint and Sip
Thursday, February 5, 2026 from 6 PM to 8 PM
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Vin de Syrah
$40
Daily Stoic Live | Onstage with Ryan Holiday
Thursday, February 5, 2026 from 7 PM to 8:30 PM
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Mandeville Auditorium
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Ink & Intrigue: 'Hooked' with Caitlin Rother
Thursday, February 5, 2026 from 7 PM to 8 PM
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Coronado Public Library
Free
An Evening with America’s Test Kitchen (sold out)
Thursday, February 5, 2026 from 7 PM to 8:30 PM
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Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa
ginger's - Diva's and Legends Karaoke
Thursday, February 5, 2026 from 9 PM to 11:59 PM
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Valentine’s Day at Lakehouse Resort: Romantic Stays + Prix Fixe Dinner at Brickman’s
Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 9 AM
Ongoing until February 28, 2026
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Lakehouse Hotel & Golf Resort
$75+
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