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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. -
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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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Our roundup of arts and culture to discover in San Diego this month: Visual art, music, theater, dance, outdoor festivals, books, film and more. Up next: Art Alive at San Diego Museum of Art; WOW Festival at UC San Diego; San Diego Symphony's "The Mountain That Loved a Bird"; San Diego Book Crawl, Fern Street Circus Neighborhood Tour; Natalie Gonzalez at Oceanside Museum of Art; Sídro Saturdays at The Front; "Harvest & Gather" at the Athenaeum and more. -
The festival, presented by the nonprofit organization Karama, showcases Arab cinema and cuisine over two weekends at the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park,ƒ featuring award-winning films and stories from Gaza, the West Bank and beyond. -
"Fashioning an Icon" explores the use of the Virgin of Guadalupe in fashion, textiles and adornment in Mexico and the San Diego border region. The exhibit includes work by locals Claudia Rodríguez-Biezunski, Diana Benavídez and Arianna Ytselle alongside nearly 70 Mexican artists. It is on view April 5 through Sept. 7.
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Flapjacks for Backpacks
Saturday, August 9, 2025 from 7 AM to 11 AM
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Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos
$12
San Diego Soul Food Fest
Saturday, August 9, 2025 from 11 AM to 4 PM
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North Park Community Park
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International Day of the World’s Indigenous People
Saturday, August 9, 2025 from 11 AM to 4 PM
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Bonita Museum & Cultural Center
Free
Lions, Tigers, and Bears! Free Family-Friendly History Tour
Saturday, August 9, 2025 from 11 AM to 12 PM
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Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House
Free
'Peter Pan' (1924) Silent Movie Featuring Live Organ Playing by Brett Valliant
Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 11 AM
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Balboa Theatre
From $28
Back 2 School 'Artful Start'
Saturday, August 9, 2025 from 12 PM to 3 PM
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California Center for the Arts: Escondido
Free
Hessfest XV
Saturday, August 9, 2025 from 12 PM to 6 PM
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Pier Plaza Park
From $32.62 for Adults
North Park Vegan Market
Saturday, August 9, 2025 from 12 PM to 4 PM
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North Park Mini Park
Free
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