LATEST IN ARTS & CULTURE
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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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A holiday market features handmade ceramics, art, food gifts, woodworking, jewelry and more — all supporting the Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation. -
San Diego's first Native business owner in the Gaslamp and a local Native artist reflect on the meaning of Native American Heritage Month.
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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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Robert Plant's voice has only gotten better with age. In this beautiful set, Plant and his band cover Low, Moby Grape, Martha Scanlan and interpret traditional songs. -
Banjo, harp and drums meet in the BEATrio, where Béla Fleck, Edmar Castañeda and Antonio Sánchez explore a sound they never planned to create. Hear how the trio first came together.
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Big Ma dashes off commands, pots clang, aunts and uncles shoot the breeze, little ones beg to lick the bowl, ham and candied yam. Family Feast! is about food, family and love. -
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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are back in theaters for the second half of 'Wicked' this week, while Brendan Fraser plays an actor in stand-in roles in strangers' lives. -
The championships are in their 20th year, but San Diego is hosting for the first time.
Latest Arts Events
Encinitas Holiday Street Fair
Sunday, November 23, 2025 from 9 AM to 5 PM
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South Coast Highway 101 (D to J)
Free
La Jolla Holiday Open House
Sunday, November 23, 2025 from 11 AM to 4 PM
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La Jolla Village Merchants Association
Free
Chaotic Goods Bazaar
Sunday, November 23, 2025 from 12 PM to 6 PM
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Prohibition Brewing Co.
Free
Outdoor Health & Wellness Expo
Sunday, November 23, 2025 from 12 PM to 5 PM
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Market Creek Plaza Amphitheater
Free
'Flow in Concert' with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra
Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 2 PM
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Jacobs Music Center
$57-$73
Mainly Mozart Club Amadeus Salon Concert
Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 2 PM
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Private Residence in Rancho Santa Fe
$1,000
'Breaking Into New Hollywood': 'Clueless'
Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 2 PM
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Digital Gym Cinema
$13 Regular (No Discounts)
John Legend: 'Get Lifted '- 20th Anniversary Tour
Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
$55.70+
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