LATEST IN ARTS & CULTURE
A loss of federal and local funding and grants has led to employee layoffs. But a group of former ICA San Diego employees said there’s another side to the story.
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Book clubs can start with a book, but they often become about the people those stories bring together. Three San Diego book club organizers share what keeps their groups going, from lasting friendships and shared traditions to unexpected connections that happen when people read together. -
In this episode of Port of Entry, poet and journalist Adolfo Guzman-Lopez reflects on growing up between Tijuana and San Diego and turning those experiences and memories into his book “California Southern: Writing from the Road, 1992–2025.”
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Blending live action with animation, Coyote vs. Acme is a spoof of the classic legal thriller. Think The Verdict or Erin Brockovich — but steeped in the surreal anarchy of Looney Tunes.
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Seventeen-year-old Isabel tees up balls for golfers in a lush luxury oasis in Manila. It's the feature film debut of writer and director Rafael Manuel, and every shot of Filipiñana churns with life.
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In their respective careers, Hoyes and Green have never wanted to be just one thing. Hear what happens when they refuse to choose. -
Olivia Rodrigo is thinking about joy, falling madly in love and what pop music can do when the world feels overwhelming.
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NPR's Linda Holmes is a daily puzzle devotee. She recommends games that will test your knowledge of geography, history, and even the most obscure corners of Wikipedia. -
Women in politics and pop culture are paying tribute to Gloria Steinem after her death at 92. Many called her not only an inspiration but a friend.
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Ann M. Martin's beloved series has influenced generations of readers. We're still asking: Which babysitter are you? -
NPR's Juana Summers talks with award-winning author Marlon James about his new book, The Disappearers, the story of a brutal attack on a group of gay men in Jamaica and its aftermath.
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KPBS Midday EditionA new pop-up art exhibit features tables that were transformed from torn-down sections of the Tijuana-San Diego border fence. Then, we preview a new immersive sound installation. And finally, your weekend preview. -
New fan convention celebrates anime and cosplay over Labor Day weekend. -
The second annual Asian American Dance Festival is underway in San Diego, bringing Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders movement artists together to share their stories and history through dance, from hip-hop and breakdancing to Odissi. -
Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer was suspended for one year by the NBA, and the team was ordered to pay $30 million for violating salary cap circumvention rules in a case involving Kawhi Leonard. -
The inaugural edition of Rodrigo's one-day, women-led concert, which featured artists like Stevie Nicks, Sarah McLachlan and Chappell Roan, didn't sideline its stated political mission.
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month On Third Avenue
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 7 AM
Ongoing until September 30, 2026
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Third Avenue
Carlsbad GPS-guided Walking Tour: The Village by the Sea
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 8 AM
Ongoing until December 31, 2027
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Various Locations in Carlsbad
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American Literary Heroes
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 8 AM
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Various Locations in San Diego County
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La Jolla GPS-guided Walking Tour: Must-see Sights with a La Jolla Local
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 8 AM
Ongoing until December 31, 2027
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Various Locations in La Jolla
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Discover UC San Diego: A GPS-Guided Walking Tour for Prospective Students, Parents, New Staff and You!
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 8 AM
Ongoing until December 31, 2027
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UCSD Town Square
$14.99
Open Studio: Paint With Your Community
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Ongoing until October 27, 2029
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Woodward Contemporary
$30/$215
'The Green of West Plaza: 90+ Years of Coronado Lawn Bowling Club'
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 10 AM
Ongoing until September 13, 2026
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Coronado Historical Association
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'Clearly Indigenous: Native Visions Reimagined in Glass'
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 10 AM
Ongoing until September 20, 2026
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Mingei International Museum: Balboa Park
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