LATEST IN ARTS & CULTURE
San Diego skateboarder Brandon Turner moved up quickly in the sport, moving from local skate spots to major sponsorships and world tours. From skateboarding prodigy to rock bottom, now he's redefining addiction recovery and constantly evolving his understanding of control, identity and success.
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KPBS Midday EditionWe look at how the Coronado Terrible Orchestra has created a space for adult musicians to grow. Then, San Diego Fringe is going global with the World Fringe Congress. And finally, we round it off with your weekend arts preview. -
KPBS Midday EditionFor International Jazz Day, we profile a local singer ahead of her live performance Thursday night at Dizzy's Jazz. Plus, our movie critics share their picks for America's 250th anniversary. And, weekend arts events to check out.
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After a long career in comedy, Martin Short shares his story of "love, loss and survival" in a new Netflix documentary, Marty, Life Is Short. -
Blue Film is clearly designed to be unsettling. Its performances are haunting.
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The 2026 San Diego International Fringe Festival runs for 12 days with new venues from Poway to Ensenada, international artists and the World Fringe Congress coming to San Diego. -
Sharpe played a newly rich tech bro on vacation in The White Lotus. Now he's starring as Mozart, a musical genius who struggles to "read the room" in a new limited TV series.
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As I watched the new series, I only cared about Piggy — the thoughtful, smart kid stranded on an island with other boys. That made me think about what we look for in art. -
For horror fans yearning for the spooky season, here's a pop up market to tide you over.
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This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Jimmy Dorantes at The Photographer's Eye; San Diego River Park art in Santa Ysabel; Brisk One at Woo Studios; Lauren Gunderson's "A Room in the Castle" at Moxie; Hi-Res storytelling; Mother's Day at the library and more. -
This comes as the city of San Diego continues its budget process, where Mayor Todd Gloria's proposed fiscal year 2027 budget would slash all arts and culture grants, to the tune of nearly $12 million.
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In Cape Verde, a small island nation off West Africa, World Cup qualification is transforming dreams on and off the pitch. -
The Braves announced Cox's death on Saturday. He managed the team to prominence during the 1990s, including a championship in 1995, before retiring after the 2010 season. -
Soccer — or football as it's known around the globe — was far from mainstream in the U.S. leading up to the 1994 World Cup. But in the end, the tournament was considered a resounding success. How exactly did that happen? -
Fans who danced to "Paper Planes" might hardly recognize the conspiracy-touting artist before them today — but in a certain way, she's the same button-pusher as ever. -
Latest Arts Events
Storytelling: Foolish or Wise?
Monday, May 11, 2026 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
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The Template Coffee House
Free
PopRox LIVE
Monday, May 11, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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MiraCosta College Oceanside
$10 - $15
Entries Open for San Diego County Fair's Culinary Competitions
Monday, May 11, 2026 at 12 AM
Ongoing until May 31, 2026
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Del Mar Fairgrounds
La Jolla GPS-guided Walking Tour: Must-see Sights with a La Jolla Local
Monday, May 11, 2026 at 8 AM
Ongoing until December 31, 2027
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Various Locations in La Jolla
$14.99-$19.99
Carlsbad GPS-guided Walking Tour: The Village by the Sea
Monday, May 11, 2026 at 8 AM
Ongoing until December 31, 2027
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Various Locations in Carlsbad
$14.99 -19.99
Discover UC San Diego: A GPS-Guided Walking Tour for Prospective Students, Parents, New Staff and You!
Monday, May 11, 2026 at 8 AM
Ongoing until December 31, 2027
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UCSD Town Square
$9.99
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