LATEST IN ARTS & CULTURE
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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. -
KPBS Midday EditionLocal hip-hop artist, curator and promoter Ric Scales joins Midday Edition to talk about San Diego's hip-hop scene in 2025, and how history informs his music.
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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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After releasing two albums in 2025, rap's great modern philosopher and griot is having one of his best-ever runs. He may not have all the answers, but his questions are everything we need right now. -
We're bringing back our listener poll to help stick a fork in 2025 and make sense of all the amazing music that came out. So... tell us your top five albums (or EPs) this year.
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SDFC will host the second-seeded Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday with a chance to play for the MLS Cup on the line. -
Capitalism: A Global History comes in at 1,000 pages before the footnotes. Across the Universe explores the past, present and future of crossword puzzles. Plus, a Mitford sister biography and more. -
Jim Clyburn's new book, The First Eight, restores the lives of South Carolina's early Black congressmen and shows how their battles during Reconstruction offer lessons, and warnings, for politics today. -
Jiffy corn muffins are an iconic, low-cost pantry staple introduced during the Depression. Thanksgiving is peak season for the company, which has been run by the same family for five generations.
Latest Arts Events
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
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
Give the Gift of Membership this Year - Children’s Museum of Discovery
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 10 AM
Ongoing until January 1, 2026
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Children's Museum of Discovery
'Tinsel Trail to Oz'
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 10 AM
Ongoing until January 1, 2026
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Hotel del Coronado
Free
Halara San Diego Pop-up store
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 10 AM
Ongoing until December 14, 2025
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Westfield UTC — next to Tiffany & Co.
Free
'Yo Ho Ho-liday Tavern' Holiday Pirate Pop-Up at LandShark Bar & Grill
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 11 AM
Ongoing until December 31, 2025
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Landshark Bar and Grill
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