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This weekend in the arts in San Diego: MCASD's annual art auction; a new creative storytelling series; "Peter and the Wolf"; vibraphone music; Convoy Rising; the Blacktronika lecture series and more arts events.
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Jessica Sanchez seemed born to be a star. At 10, she took the leap from singing in her local Filipino grocery store, Seafood City, in San Diego onto the very first season of "America's Got Talent" — at 16, onto "American Idol." But as quickly as she rose, everything began to unravel. -
Cinema Junkie explores how absurdity and laughter are used in activism — from viral videos to street performances and even historical resistance movements.
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Icelandic director Hlynur Pálmason weaves scenes of quiet domestic life against the backdrop of an arresting landscape in his newest film. -
Charli xcx is on more screens this weekend while Pillion tells a sweet BDSM story.
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Printed passes are available at nearly 90 libraries throughout the county through February. -
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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NPR reporters at the Milan opening ceremony layered up and took notes. -
Super Bowl spots showed advertisers wanted lots of buzz but not controversy.
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Will the Puerto Rican superstar bring out any special guests? Will there be controversy? Here's what you should know about what could be the most significant concert of the year. -
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For most people, the pandemic days of masking are behind us. In certain corners of the Winter Olympics, though, things still look a lot like they did in Covid times. Some athletes are taking extreme measures to stay healthy. -
Shiffrin became a celebrity at 18 years old after becoming the youngest-ever skier to win Olympic slalom gold. Since then, she has faced grief, PTSD and freak injury — yet she is ready to bounce back. -
U.S. speedskaters set to compete in Milan are drawing comparisons to past greats like Eric Heiden, Bonnie Blair, and Apolo Ohno. Here are four to watch in the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. -
When U.S. speedskater Connor McDermott-Mostowy makes his Winter Olympic debut in Milan, he'll join a record number of out LGBTQ athletes. But of the 46 out athletes, only 11 are men.
Latest Arts Events
Storytelling: Changed for Good
Monday, February 9, 2026 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
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The Template Coffee House
Free
Silent Movie Mondays: 'Wings' (1927) Starring Clara Bow, Organist Russ Peck
Monday, February 9, 2026 at 7 PM
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Balboa Theatre
Tickets start at $23
An Evening with New York Times Bestselling Author Paula McClain
Monday, February 9, 2026 at 7 PM
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Coronado Public Library
Free
Half-Price Margaritas Every Monday at The Shores Restaurant
Monday, February 9, 2026 at 7 AM
Ongoing until April 27, 2026
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The Shores Restaurant
$8
Kids Eat Free Monday Through Wednesday at The Shores Restaurant
Monday, February 9, 2026 at 7 AM
Ongoing until April 29, 2026
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The Shores Restaurant
Free
Valentine Verses: A Romantic E-mail Newsletter
Monday, February 9, 2026 at 8 AM
Ongoing until February 14, 2026
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San Diego Public Library/Virtual Program
Free
'Mediation Ocean: Aquarius Reef Base'
Monday, February 9, 2026 at 9 AM
Ongoing until February 22, 2026
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Birch Aquarium at Scripps
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