LATEST IN ARTS & CULTURE
Kim Phillips-Pea of the Southeast Art Team has been restoring public art throughout southeastern San Diego for five years.
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San Diego's indie-rock project Topeka Clementine blends storytelling, activism and sing-along energy into music that feels urgent and alive. Hear a special performance from KPBS' Sundrenched Sounds live music series and a post-show interview about going viral, constant touring and new work shaped by grief and hope. -
The Port of Entry team follows 71-year-old singer, actor and film producer Emilio Montiel on the set of his films. We discover there's more to his direct-to-YouTube movies than meets the eye — and are reminded of the value of believing in your dreams.
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The decorated British actress discusses her new film Midwinter Break, her role in Oedipus on Broadway and how she balances stage and screen. -
The two films are among those nominated for an Academy Award for achievement in sound. They both they both feature vehicles in motion across challenging landscapes — and sudden, traumatic shocks.
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This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Celebrating the career of Black craft pioneer Faith Ringgold; free admission to SDMA; author George Saunders; San Diego Dance Theater's "Live Arts Fest"; the Flower Fields season kicks off and more. -
As Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys plan to bring their "Giants" exhibit to MCASD this spring, the Deans signaled their support for San Diego artists when Swizz Beatz bought out an entire Barrio Logan photography show.
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Shout Studios brings restored 4K versions of "A Better Tomorrow" and "The Killer" back to theaters. -
Susan Claassen embodies the legendary Hollywood costume designer in "A Conversation with Edith Head."
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While previous documentaries captured the frenzy of Beatlemania, Man on the Run focuses on McCartney in the years between the band's breakup and John Lennon's death. -
The new movie is made up of footage originally shot in the early 1970s, which Luhrmann found in storage in a Kansas salt mine.
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After her husband Ugo Giannini dies, Maxine Giannini finally enters his closed art studio and discovers carefully preserved letters and drawings from his service during World War II. Among the drawings, she finds the only known D-Day sketches from that fateful day on Bloody Omaha Beach. For the next 30 years, Maxine dedicates her life to sharing the legacy of Ugo, an artist that went to war. -
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The nearly $111 billion marriage would unite Paramount and Warner film studios, streamers and television properties — including CNN — under the control of the wealthy Ellison family. -
A new psychological drama from Mexican filmmaker Michel Franco centers on the torrid affair between a wealthy San Francisco philanthropist and an undocumented immigrant who aspires to be a dancer.
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Art as Healing: Honoring Women’s Stories
Monday, March 2, 2026 from 6 PM to 8 PM
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Mingei International Museum: Balboa Park
Free
Half-Price Margaritas Every Monday at The Shores Restaurant
Monday, March 2, 2026 at 7 AM
Ongoing until April 27, 2026
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The Shores Restaurant
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Kids Eat Free Monday Through Wednesday at The Shores Restaurant
Monday, March 2, 2026 at 7 AM
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The Shores Restaurant
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La Jolla GPS-guided Walking Tour: Must-see Sights with a La Jolla Local
Monday, March 2, 2026 at 8 AM
Ongoing until December 31, 2027
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Various Locations in La Jolla
$14.99-$19.99
Torrey Pines Hike + Beach Picnic
Monday, March 2, 2026 at 8 AM
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Five Star Tours
$104.94
'Animal Crossing New Horizons' at Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Monday, March 2, 2026 at 9 AM
Ongoing until March 26, 2026
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Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Included with aquarium admission
The Flower Fields 2026 Season
Monday, March 2, 2026 at 9 AM
Ongoing until May 10, 2026
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The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch
General Admission: $17-$27
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