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In a world dominated by streaming, Lou Curtiss' vast collection of music finds new life at Folk Arts Rare Records. We hear the stories of the musicians whose work he helped preserve and explore vinyl's unlikely survival in the '90s and 2000s, and why physical media is making a comeback.
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KPBS Midday EditionThe lecture, which takes place at the San Diego Central Library, honors former librarian Clara Breed's legacy. Then, a new play looks at the first day of the Vietnam War draft lottery. And finally, your weekend preview. -
KPBS Midday EditionIn his book "Move for Life," San Diego personal trainer Damien A. Joyner shares advice for older adults on ways to stay active and strong, and have fun while exercising.
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Our highlights for culture in San Diego this weekend: An all-women art show exploring surrealism and myth; Candlewood Arts Festival; Maynard Okereke; OH San Diego; North Park Creator Fair; art at Bivouac and Gershwin ballet. -
Lindo is nominated for best supporting actor for his role in Sinners. At the BAFTA awards on Sunday, Lindo was presenting when a man with Tourette syndrome in the audience yelled out a racial slur.
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Balboa Art Conservation Center is rethinking art conversation in San Diego, helping communities care for cultural items and broadening whose stories are protected. -
Kim Phillips-Pea of the Southeast Art Team has been restoring public art throughout southeastern San Diego for five years.
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Shout Studios brings restored 4K versions of "A Better Tomorrow" and "The Killer" back to theaters. -
Susan Claassen embodies the legendary Hollywood costume designer in "A Conversation with Edith Head."
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It's a big week for women in country music — and, it turns out, for women whose songs are favored by women in figure skating. -
A new mini-album finds the world's biggest girl group in a tight spot: competing with its own legacy.
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In the heart of Ocean Beach, Connect San Diego is redefining what a storefront can be. -
Top finishers in the Atlanta half marathon are calling for U.S. track officials to ensure that Jess McClain and two other athletes aren't excluded from the world championships because of an error. -
So you loved best picture nominee Sinners. What should you watch next? We asked our audience to share their recommendations. They suggested Near Dark, The Wailing and other vampire horror films. -
Why are we captivated by the spaces where authors write? Katie da Cunha Lewin set out to explore "The Hidden Worlds That Shape the Books We Love." -
Now that it is becoming harder and harder to get a ticket to your favorite artist's show, watching indirectly is becoming a popular compromise. What is gained and lost in a tiered concert hierarchy?
Latest Arts Events
'Many Hands, One Passion'
Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Ongoing until April 12, 2026
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Coronado Public Library
Free
San Diego Theatre Month is Back
Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 1 PM
Ongoing until March 31, 2026
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Multiple locations
'The Maltese Falcon'
Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 7 PM
Ongoing until March 29, 2026
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North Coast Repertory Theatre
From $58.50 Senior: $53.50
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