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Powerhouse performer Shakina returns to San Diego with the world premiere of her bold theatrical work.
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KPBS Midday EditionWe dive into an upcoming jazz concert and San Diego Design Week in your weekend arts preview. And, performer Shakina puts on her one-woman show at Diversionary Theatre. Plus, the tourists might be gone, but that doesn't mean summer is over in San Diego. -
Mabel’s Gone Fishing isn’t just a seafood spot in North Park — it’s a scratch kitchen and gathering place that earned a Michelin honor within its first year. Co-owner Chelsea Coleman shares the restaurant’s story, from family roots in baseball to building a dining space that feels distinctly San Diegan.
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Miley Cyrus says she's never quite figured herself out — and that's influenced how she makes music. -
The Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit against Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation, on Thursday, alleging that the company willingly misleads consumers about ticket prices and cooperates with scalpers to markup resale prices.
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This weekend, a new Jordan Peele-produced film takes on the horrors of becoming the greatest of all time, while a GPS-powered romance takes a winding journey to questionable destinations. -
In HIM, Withers plays a rising quarterback. His on-screen mentor, Marlon Wayans, had some real-life advice — and a reading list — for the young actor.
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This weekend in the arts: Ewa Słapa at Best Practice; curtains rise at The Joan; City Ballet's Sinatra-themed dance; plus indie rock and more live music. -
This weekend in the arts: A bargain last chance to see "Fashioning an Icon" at the Mingei; an exhibit mapping the history of women's fashion; an interactive game of CLUE; "Spring Awakening"; live music picks and more.
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Mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor used to be the face of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. President Trump, a UFC fan, hosted him at the White House for St. Patrick's Day this year. -
On the heels of her new, independent album, Lei Keli ft. 47 / For Promotional Use Only, the artist speaks candidly about the mask that once gave her freedom and the fight for creative autonomy. -
Soccer is played everywhere in San Diego and Tijuana. But accessing the sport can be a financial challenge. In one San Diego park, a soccer program is supporting refugee and immigrant youth, on and off the pitch. -
First, why El Cajon Police will no longer respond to all mental-health crisis calls. Plus, Imperial Valley’s oldest LGTQ+ center is in turmoil. Then, some changes are being made to San Diego grocery store's coupon system, making it more user-friendly and inclusive to seniors.
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San Diego Master Gardener Association Plant and Garden Art Sale
Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 9 AM to 3 PM
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Balboa Park, Room 101 and Patio A & B
Free
KPBS Kids Event: Daniel Tiger & Katerina Kittycat
Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 10 AM to 12 PM
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Children's Museum of Discovery
Learn to Warp + Weave on a Rigid Heddle Loom
Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 10 AM to 5 PM
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San Diego Craft Collective
$215
Tiny Ceramics Wheel Throwing
Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 10 AM to 12 PM
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San Diego Craft Collective
$80
FilAm CreatorCon
Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 10 AM to 5 PM
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Chula Vista Public Library Civic Center
Free
Community Festival - Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library's 60th Birthday
Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 10 AM to 1 PM
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Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Free
'Hocus Pocus' at Rooftop Cinema Club
Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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Rooftop Cinema Club Embarcadero
$11 - $24
San Diego Walk For Lives
Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 11 AM to 3 PM
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Montgomery-Waller Community Park
Free
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