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This summer there are big Hollywood blockbusters like "Supergirl" alongside indie hits like "The Furious." Here's a rundown of what's in theaters now and what's coming later this season.
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A Costco tattoo. A viral rotisserie chicken event. A student club with hundreds of members. The Finest follows graduating UC San Diego student Jacob Hoang on his final Costco run as club president and try to understand why Costco inspires such unusual devotion. -
Port of Entry producer Julio makes his case to hosts Alan and Nat about why the World Cup is so special, recruiting both old and new friends to help him explain.
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Two couples spend an ill-advised evening together in the tense comedy The Invite. Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton, star in the film, which plays it a little too safe. -
Pierce says he's motivated by the "ticking clock of mortality" — and the desire to challenge himself as an actor. He's currently starring in the Shakespeare Theatre Company production of Othello.
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Bow Wow's transformation from child star to well-rounded entertainer serves as a blueprint for longevity. The rapper blazes through fresh takes of back-to-back hits. -
To mark the occasion of Miles Davis' centennial, trumpeter Keyon Harrold put on a concert at Carnegie Hall and shared a candid conversation about the legend with Christian McBride.
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In which Rhaenyra goes from grief-stricken in bed to sword-swinging in the Red Keep. -
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are rumored to celebrate at Madison Square Garden on July 3, with speculation ranging from a wedding reception to surprise musical performances.
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Juneteenth began as a celebration of Black people’s liberation after the Civil War and now serves as a day for community reflection, education and celebration. -
San Francisco-based Gensler designed Terminal 1, which was completed in September 2025 and replaced the original 1960's terminal.
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Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray bring readers a new historical novel that presents two women on opposite ends of the law who must partner to bring down a crime boss in 1930s New York. -
A trio of craft breweries from the global soccer event's three host nations are using the tournament to brew something increasingly rare: cross-border solidarity. -
Around the time the United States was founded, Americans' diets included Parmesan ice cream and terrapin. But what you ate depended on your social status. -
The anxieties before the World Cup were many. But with the knockout round set to begin Sunday, it's fair to say: The North American World Cup has been a thrill. -
The country is the first Central Asian nation to qualify for the World Cup, and Uzbek fans have reveled in showcasing their country and culture. The country's president calls the team a symbol of the "new Uzbekistan."
Latest Arts Events
The Margot Hotel Debuts in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter
Monday, June 29, 2026 at 7 AM
Ongoing until December 31, 2026
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Summer Spectacular at SeaWorld San Diego
Monday, June 29, 2026 at 9 AM
Ongoing until September 7, 2026
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Watch Soccer at Shakespeare Pub
Monday, June 29, 2026 at 10 AM
Ongoing until July 19, 2026
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El Chingon's Game-Day Specials This Summer
Monday, June 29, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until July 19, 2026
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Soccer Celebration at Fit Social
Monday, June 29, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until July 19, 2026
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Fit Social
Free
Rooftop Soccer Watch Parties at the Margaritaville Hotel
Monday, June 29, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until July 19, 2026
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'Organica: Flora to Fauna' at Granger Hotel
Monday, June 29, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until December 31, 2026
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Granger Hotel
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