What’s real? What’s imagined? — At the San Diego Book Festival, local authors and The Finest podcast team tackle the art of truth, fiction and everything in between.
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Lucky's Breakfast was more than a diner — it was a community. After the passing of beloved owner Lucky Wong, his family and loyal customers-turned-friends reflect on the man whose generosity, humor and daily breakfasts brought North Park together, and whose name now graces the street where generations of San Diegans gathered.
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KPBS Midday EditionThe play “Shuuluk Wechuwvi – Where Lightning Was Born” highlights the deep connection between the indigenous Kumeyaay people and Tijuana River Valley. Then, FilmOut celebrates its 25th year as San Diego's LGBTQ+ film festival. -
KPBS Midday EditionAward-winning musician and children's author Ziggy Marley joined Midday Edition to discuss his latest book, "Pajammin': A Reggae Pajama Party for the Whole Family."
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In a new album, the youngest ever Van Cliburn winner puts his own stamp on Tchaikovsky's undervalued set of piano pieces called The Seasons. -
The band's frontman, John Rzeznik, talks about their new EP, Summer Anthem, and how, as he approaches 60, he might consider taking guitar lessons.
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"The Heart" follows 24 hours in the life of a human heart, blending electronic beats, high-stakes drama and a message about connection. -
Swift revealed the release date, cover art and track list for The Life of a Showgirl. She also discussed her romance with Travis Kelce, buying back her masters and recovering from the Eras Tour.
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This weekend in the arts in San Diego: "Alex Katz: Theater and Dance" at MCASD; the San Diego Symphony takes on "Jurassic Park"; Helena Westra's "Lying Fallow” at the Athenaeum Art Center and more. -
A U.K.-born approach to health care is coming to San Diego, where doctors will prescribe art and culture to help young patients ease anxiety and depression.
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Daisy Edgar-Jones, Jacob Elordi and Will Poulter star in the drama On Swift Horses, while Ben Affleck reprises his role as a money-laundering expert in the action thriller The Accountant 2. -
Tired of texting? Send your loved ones some snail mail instead. Rachel Syme, author of "Syme's Letter Writer: A Guide to Modern Correspondence," shares whimsical ways to start a letter-writing habit. -
The city of Escondido’s public library will temporarily close Saturday to prepare for a major renovation project. For about a year, the library will move into North County Mall’s first floor.
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2025 All American Car Show
Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 8 AM to 2:30 PM
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Seaport Village
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Coffee and Brunch Takeover: Wildflour Welcomes Provecho! Coffee Co.
Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 8 AM to 4 PM
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Back-to-School Bash at Mission Valley
Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10 AM
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Mission Valley
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KPBS San Diego Book Festival
Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 10 AM to 4 PM
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University of San Diego
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Exhibition Opening Day | Surf Art: Exploring Southern California's Coastal Culture
Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 11 AM to 5 PM
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Oceanside Museum of Art
Free - $15
Oceanside Vegan Food Festival
Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 11 AM to 6 PM
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Oceanside Civic Center
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The SoCal Summer Vibe Market
Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 11 AM to 3 PM
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Bates Nut Farm
Free
Compressed Zine & Music Fair
Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 11 AM to 5 PM
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Bread & Salt Art Gallery
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