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George Lucas finally came to the stage at Comic-Con Sunday to an ovation from thousands, some holding light sabers in the air, with soaring “Star Wars” music filling the room.
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black british music (2025), the new project from multi-hyphenate Jim Legxacy, tells the story of a U.K. rap scene overspilling its borders as it rarely has before. -
The songwriter and math professor found a following with his satirical political songs.
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KPBS Midday EditionHear from longtime attendees who have covered Comic-Con in various ways — reporting on major headlines and spotlighting independent artists and creators — and what they think makes the pop culture juggernaut special. -
KPBS Midday EditionThis year, the Midday Edition team takes you live inside the convention center! Hear about the roots of Comic-Con in America's Finest City, and how creators are representing their culture through art, stories and more.
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The Robert A. Heinlein Blood Drive is the San Diego Blood Bank’s largest and longest-running event. It began in 1977. -
Some superhero movies go for real-world relevance. The Fantastic Four: First Steps succeeds by doubling down on whimsical, wide-eyed wonder.
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There's more to culture in San Diego than comics: SummerFest chamber music in La Jolla; performance art and ancestral memory in San Ysidro; textile art in Oceanside; small press writers in South Park; dance about chronic pain in City Heights; Shakespeare in Balboa Park; live music picks and more weekend arts. And OK, Comic-Con, too. -
Local art, design and education studio ToshWerks has exhibited at Comic-Con for decades. Even as the convention evolves and the work to stock a booth grows more demanding, they return each year. Year-round, they bring creative education to libraries and communities across San Diego County.
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A fatal on-set shooting killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in 2021. Hutchins' husband became a producer as part of a settlement. -
The judges of the annual prize for female and nonbinary writers praised Lubrin's debut short story collection, Code Noir, for breaking "new ground in short fiction." The award comes with $150K. -
For AAPI Heritage Month, San Diego’s Pac Arts Movement and MTS are unveiling a new Pronto card and bus wrap by local artist Koy Sun, celebrating the rich culture and community found in the city’s Asian grocery stores.
Latest Arts Events
Community Mondays: Transborder Film Foundation
Monday, July 28, 2025 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
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Mingei International Museum: Balboa Park
Suggested Donation: $5 per Person
'Table of Contents': A Community Collectors' Showcase Open Registration
Monday, July 28, 2025 at 7 AM
Ongoing until August 30, 2025
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San Diego Central Public Library
Free
Witherby, An Elegant Dining Destination
Monday, July 28, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Ongoing until July 31, 2025
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Witherby, The Bar at the Beau
Summer Theater Camps 2025, June 2 - August 8
Monday, July 28, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Ongoing until August 8, 2025
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Theater for Young Professionals
$250 - $450
Summer Camp for Grades 3rd - 5th: Picture Perfect Photography Camp
Monday, July 28, 2025 at 9 AM
Ongoing until August 1, 2025
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San Diego Writers, Ink
$350 ($375 regular price after 4/15/25)
Summer Kids Baking Camps
Monday, July 28, 2025 at 9 AM
Ongoing until August 8, 2025
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Fandory Factory
$95 - $395
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