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Books can be life-changing for people who are incarcerated. When Cherish Burtson went to federal prison, books became her source of survival. Her story – and the volunteers fighting censorship to get books past prison walls – reveals how access to reading can mean survival, connection and hope. -
As protests take on a more theatrical — and often humorous — tone, Cinema Junkie teams up with Midday Movies to look at tactical frivolity in film and real life.
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This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Pop Art at MCASD; affordable small artworks at Secret Sister; LITVAKdance; the Verbatim Books Dollar Sale; "Because We Eat" and more. -
A holiday market features handmade ceramics, art, food gifts, woodworking, jewelry and more — all supporting the Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation.
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The Washington Spirit takes on Gotham FC on Saturday in San Jose, Calif. -
This year's Miss Universe competition, held in Bangkok, was marred by a series of dramatic incidents, from a contestant's livestreamed walkout to a now former judge's allegations of rigging.
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The musician and actor helped propel reggae into the international spotlight, thanks in part to his songs and starring role in the 1972 film The Harder They Come. -
The very first K-pop band to play behind the Tiny Desk gives us a decade-long, catalog-spanning medley.
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Tax receipts are down almost 30% in one California farm town, where immigrants are afraid to go out and some longtime workers are weighing self-deportation. -
Our annual reading guide returns with 380+ new titles handpicked by NPR staff and trusted critics. Find 13 years of recommendations all in one place — that's more than 4,000 great reads. -
Big Ma dashes off commands, pots clang, aunts and uncles shoot the breeze, little ones beg to lick the bowl, ham and candied yam. Family Feast! is about food, family and love. -
Latest Arts Events
'Happy Thanksgiving Charlie Brown!'
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 from 3 PM to 4 PM
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Coronado Public Library
Free
'Celebrating Diane Keaton' – 'Looking for Mr. Goodbar'
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 7 PM
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Digital Gym Cinema
$13 Regular / $11 Students & Seniors / $9 Members
Public Art at the New Terminal 1
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 5 AM
Ongoing until December 31, 2025
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San Diego International Airport
Free
Help Support the Feeding San Diego School Pantry Program
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 7 AM
Ongoing until December 31, 2025
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Visit Little Italy during Small Business Season
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 7 AM
Ongoing until December 31, 2025
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Little Italy
Feast and Fish
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 8 AM
Ongoing until November 26, 2025
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Lake Jennings
$5 – $12
per adult
Day Camp at ArtReach
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Ongoing until November 26, 2025
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ArtReach
$120/day
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