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San Diego Black Pride
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San Diego Black Pride is kicking off its annual festival, which centers Black queerness and joy in San Diego. Then, hear from our Midday Movies critics about their favorite Shakespearean film adaptations.
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President Trump said his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss an end to the war in Ukraine is set to happen "very shortly." But where exactly this meeting will take place is unclear, as the options for the two are limited. -
Like KPBS, KSDS Jazz 88.3 lost a big chunk of its funding.
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Cinema Junkie presents this month's Midday Movies with an exploration of surprising takes on Shakespeare, from Bollywood's "Angoor" to Kurosawa's "Throne of Blood." -
From Blink-182 to today's rising bands, San Diego's local music scene shows how place and timing can shape an artist's future and forge a lasting connection with fans. With Dan Ozzi, co-author of Mark Hoppus' new memoir, we explore strokes of luck and the beauty of a local live music scene that streaming can't replace.
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At the Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival, Black artistry is on display. NPR critic Eric Deggans says it's cultivating a community. -
Hasan Piker likes fitness, gaming, and progressive politics, and millions of young men flock to him for his opinions. Is he the Joe Rogan of the left that Democrats are looking for? Hasan says no.
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Bazaar del Mundo’s Latin American Market features handmade textiles, pottery and jewelry for sale. Artists also demonstrate their woodcarving, painting and weaving skills. -
From animation to audiobooks, two performers share how they find their voices, build characters and navigate the challenges of a competitive, unseen profession.
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The children's book author best known for her Oliver and Amanda Pig series has died at 87. Van Leeuwen wrote nearly 60 books, some of which sold millions of copies. -
Director Isaac Ezban, known for films featured at the San Diego Latino Film Festival, returns with a new horror movie that doubles as a powerful family drama. -
At CinemaCon, a yearly convention for movie theater industry leaders, cinema owners say they're experimenting with events to bring in customers.
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629 Night Market
Friday, August 8, 2025 from 5 PM to 11:30 PM
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Pechanga Arena San Diego
$5.90 - $10.02
Point Loma Summer Concert Series: Swift Nation
Friday, August 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Point Loma Park
Free
Golden Island Presents: The Zzymzzy Quartet - Dim Sum & Jazz CCXVI
Friday, August 8, 2025 from 6 PM to 8:30 PM
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Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine
Free
ARTS After Dark: Collage Zines
Friday, August 8, 2025 from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
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A Reason To Survive (ARTS)
$25
Toro Nagashi Evening Ceremony
Friday, August 8, 2025 from 7 PM to 9 PM
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Japanese Friendship Garden San Diego
Adults: $79 - Children 12 and Under: $59
Eric Clapton & George Harrison Tribute
Friday, August 8, 2025 from 7 PM to 10 PM
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The Bornemann Theatre on TERI Campus of life
$30
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