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Books can be life-changing for people who are incarcerated. When Cherish Burtson went to federal prison, books became her source of survival. Her story – and the volunteers fighting censorship to get books past prison walls – reveals how access to reading can mean survival, connection and hope. -
As protests take on a more theatrical — and often humorous — tone, Cinema Junkie teams up with Midday Movies to look at tactical frivolity in film and real life.
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This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Pop Art at MCASD; affordable small artworks at Secret Sister; LITVAKdance; the Verbatim Books Dollar Sale; "Because We Eat" and more. -
A holiday market features handmade ceramics, art, food gifts, woodworking, jewelry and more — all supporting the Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation.
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The Washington Spirit takes on Gotham FC on Saturday in San Jose, Calif. -
This year's Miss Universe competition, held in Bangkok, was marred by a series of dramatic incidents, from a contestant's livestreamed walkout to a now former judge's allegations of rigging.
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After releasing two albums in 2025, rap's great modern philosopher and griot is having one of his best-ever runs. He may not have all the answers, but his questions are everything we need right now. -
We're bringing back our listener poll to help stick a fork in 2025 and make sense of all the amazing music that came out. So... tell us your top five albums (or EPs) this year.
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SDFC will host the second-seeded Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday with a chance to play for the MLS Cup on the line. -
Capitalism: A Global History comes in at 1,000 pages before the footnotes. Across the Universe explores the past, present and future of crossword puzzles. Plus, a Mitford sister biography and more. -
Jiffy corn muffins are an iconic, low-cost pantry staple introduced during the Depression. Thanksgiving is peak season for the company, which has been run by the same family for five generations.
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Tax receipts are down almost 30% in one California farm town, where immigrants are afraid to go out and some longtime workers are weighing self-deportation.
Latest Arts Events
'Happy Thanksgiving Charlie Brown!'
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 from 3 PM to 4 PM
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Coronado Public Library
Free
'Celebrating Diane Keaton' – 'Looking for Mr. Goodbar'
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 7 PM
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Digital Gym Cinema
$13 Regular / $11 Students & Seniors / $9 Members
Public Art at the New Terminal 1
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 5 AM
Ongoing until December 31, 2025
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San Diego International Airport
Free
Visit Little Italy during Small Business Season
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 7 AM
Ongoing until December 31, 2025
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Little Italy
Help Support the Feeding San Diego School Pantry Program
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 7 AM
Ongoing until December 31, 2025
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Virtual
Feast and Fish
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 8 AM
Ongoing until November 26, 2025
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Lake Jennings
$5 – $12
per adult
Day Camp at ArtReach
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Ongoing until November 26, 2025
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ArtReach
$120/day
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