LATEST IN ARTS & CULTURE
José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones took their first news conference as majority owners of the San Diego Padres and announced ambitious World Series goals and shared motivations behind buying the team.
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A group of friends with no acting experience set out to make a sitcom inspired by life in Ocean Beach. The creators of "End of the 8" share how a passion project became an award-winning series powered by community, creativity and a whole lot of DIY spirit. -
KPBS Midday EditionA new book questions the normalization of "Chancla culture" in Latinx families and offers ways to heal. Then, there's a new convention in town focused on improv. And finally, hear about weekend arts events.
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The director of American Doctor and two physicians in the film discuss the challenges of treating Gaza's wounded civilians and why they believe the world must see what is happening there. -
Three queer Black friends embark on a road trip in search of a fourth whom they haven't seen in some time. Dreams in Nightmares is a sweetly bickersome comedy-drama about friendship and freedom.
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Jurors on Thursday heard Duane "Keffe D" Davis tell detectives in 2008 that his nephew Orlando "Baby Lane" Anderson fired the shots that killed Tupac Shakur. -
The KPBS Book Festival returns; the "Family Album" musical closes; the Philippine Cultural Arts Festival; a free punk music festival; The Midnight Pine’s farewell concert; and more art in San Diego this weekend.
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San Diego's pinball scene has grown over the past decade. Here are places to play pinball, from bars and breweries to family-friendly arcades. -
The four-day immersive convention offers panels, workshops and performances exploring the many aspects of improv.
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Paul Yoon's new novel follows a dog conscripted into an unnamed war in an unnamed country. From the very first page, Etna's voice is somber and poetic in its simplicity. -
Margaret Noble's "Drift" at the Timken; Twilight Poetry at Queen Califia's Magical Circle; Salvador González at Por Vida; "Arcadia" closing weekend; "Ni Mi Madre" at Diversionary; weird short films in North Park and more art in San Diego this weekend.
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Playing football has long been linked to the brain disease known as CTE, but how prevalent it is is still unknown. A new study of former NFL players who died recently found that at least 25% had CTE. -
IndyCar drivers zoomed past some of the nation's most famous landmarks this weekend. They faced novel challenges on an unconventional route. -
The team is the third local sports team in recent years to move away from Pechanga Arena to the Oceanside venue. -
Power couple José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones are making MLB history. -
Driverless taxis are one step closer to being a reality in San Diego. Then, National City is facing significant financial challenges and choosing new leadership in the coming election. Plus, the San Diego Padres have new majority owners.
Latest Arts Events
San Diego Humane Society's 2027 Photo Fundraiser
Monday, August 24, 2026 at 6 AM
Ongoing until August 31, 2026
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The Margot Hotel Debuts in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter
Monday, August 24, 2026 at 7 AM
Ongoing until August 31, 2026
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The Margot Hotel
Bring the Children's Museum of Discovery to You!
Monday, August 24, 2026 at 8 AM
Ongoing until August 31, 2026
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Children's Museum of Discovery
Summer Spectacular at SeaWorld San Diego
Monday, August 24, 2026 at 9 AM
Ongoing until September 7, 2026
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SeaWorld San Diego
Salt & Straw debuts Summer Pies flavor series + limited-time Tacolate Milkshake
Monday, August 24, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until September 7, 2026
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Multiple locations
Cuban flavors and cocktails for baseball fans at Havana 1920
Monday, August 24, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until September 27, 2026
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Havana 1920
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