LATEST IN ARTS & CULTURE
This weekend in the arts in San Diego: "M(other) Tongues" at the Central Library Art Gallery; a community knitting circle; The Album Leaf and more celebrate the Casbah; puppets and theater; dance and martial arts; Mahler's 7th; King Britt spins vinyl and more.
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Port of Entry sits down with KPBS border reporter Gustavo Solis and Al Otro Lado Director of Litigation Cassandra Lopez to discuss and reflect on the most significant changes in immigration policy and how they have impacted the border region. -
Elizabeth "Ely" Rosales Aguilar, of Raíz Chocolate, runs a small-scale chocolate operation from her San Diego home, crafting rich Mexican chocolate bars and spiced drinking chocolates inspired by centuries-old recipes. California's cottage food laws helped her turn her passion into a thriving business rooted in cultural tradition.
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Amazon paid $40 million to acquire the documentary, and is spending $35 million more to promote it. -
O'Hara observed people closely; she found the tics, the mannerisms, the specific beats of drunkenness and used them to open us up to her characters' frailty, their vulnerability, their humanity.
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The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego director steps down this week after nearly a decade in the role and a long history in San Diego. -
This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Kate Douglas' "The Apiary"; desert art; printmaking in Tijuana; local poetry; SDMA's façade reimagined; vibraphone jazz; plus Daddy, The Band Cope, In Mazes and more local indie music.
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Vibes were all over the place during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival — the last held in Park City, Utah. These are the movies critic Aisha Harris loved. -
San Diego Fringe award-winning play takes us behind the scenes of a stressful callback.
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At the 2026 Grammys, Bad Bunny became the first artist to win the album of the year award for a Spanish-language release. Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga also took home major awards. -
President Trump says he will move to close Washington's Kennedy Center for two years. It follows a wave of cancellations since Trump ousted the previous leadership and added his name to the building.
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Kendrick Lamar won the most trophies of any any artist, Bad Bunny made history by taking home the album of the year award and Olivia Dean won best new artist. -
The 22-year-old Spaniard's win against 38-year-old rival Novak Djokovic at Sunday's Australian Open makes him the youngest male player to win all four major tournaments. -
In The One About the Blackbird, a young boy learns to play guitar from his grandfather. And there's one song in particular that they love… -
Saturday's win marks the second Grand Slam title for Rybakina, who took Wimbledon in 2022.
Latest Arts Events
Game Day Touchdown: NFL Specials at Brickmans, San Marcos
Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 7 AM
Ongoing until February 8, 2026
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Brickmans Restaurant & Bar
Valentine’s Day at Lakehouse Resort: Romantic Stays + Prix Fixe Dinner at Brickman’s
Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 9 AM
Ongoing until February 28, 2026
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Lakehouse Hotel & Golf Resort
$75+
'Louisa Gillis'
Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 7 PM
Ongoing until February 8, 2026
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North Coast Repertory Theatre
Regular Tickets From: $58.50 Senior Tickets From: $53.50
National Comedy Theatre Sunday Company
Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Ongoing until December 30, 2028
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National Comedy Theatre
$17
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