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San Diego Weekend Art Events: Holly Hofmann, Tatiana Ortiz-Rubio, Adrien Couvrat, Julia Alvarez And T.Jay Santa Ana
- April 15
- By Julia Dixon Evans
Our weekend arts picks include ElectricLouieLand's Anthology Series, Quint ONE, Ariel Quartet, BLK Box, Art Produce and a new massive, outdoor mural at Bread and Salt.
The Cartography Of Poetry At Art Produce
- April 13
- By Julia Dixon Evans
Art Produce poet-in-residence Catherine Kineavy brings Julia Alvarez to local audiences, as well as public workshops and a poetry soapbox video series with local artists and performers.
Wanted: Your Input On San Diego's Libraries Of The Future
- March 29
- By Brooke Ruth, Maureen Cavanaugh
The San Diego Public Library Foundation wants the community to think about the future of its libraries.
What Can Oceanography Teach Us About Climate Change?
- March 16
- By Harrison Patiño , Jade Hindmon
Author and oceanographer Kim McCoy combines science and adventure in his new book, "Waves and Beaches: The Powerful Dynamics of Sea and Coast."
Story Of America's First Woman In Space Told In New Young Adult Book
- March 11
- By Brooke Ruth, Maureen Cavanaugh
Sally Ride’s story is being told along with 12 other inspiring women profiled in the "She Persisted" young adult book series.
Cinema Junkie On Truffle Hunting, Guantanamo Detainees, And Getting Off The Grid
- March 5
- By Beth Accomando
Truffle sniffing dogs, the lingering legacy of Guantanamo Bay detentions, and going off the grid are the subjects of the latest group of film releases.
6 Dr. Seuss Books Won't Be Published For Racist Images
- March 2
- By John Carroll and Mark Pratt / Associated Press
The business that preserves and protects Dr. Seuss’ legacy has announced it will stop publishing six titles because of racist and insensitive imagery.
What Can We Learn About Community From Animals?
- Feb. 18
- By Brooke Ruth, Jade Hindmon
Academic, author and photographer Caitlin O’ Connell is out with a new book that explores this. It’s called “Wild Rituals: 10 Lessons Animals Can Teach Us About Connection, Community, and Ourselves.”
San Diego Weekend Arts Events: Tijera Williams, Anna Zinova, SDMA+ And Red Fish Blue Fish
- Feb. 18
- By Julia Dixon Evans
This weekend in the arts: a new exhibition at Hill Street Country Club, Red Brontosaurus Records streams an in-store show, a world premiere SDMA+ concert, experimental percussion and a globe-trotting dance film.
Cinema Junkie Podcast 209: The Black Panther Party
- Feb. 17
- By Beth Accomando
Author David F. Walker released his newest work "The Black Panther Party" just as the new film "Judas and the Black Messiah" covers the murder of Panther member Fred Hampton. In this podcast, Walker discusses his book and the film.
Share Your Love For Afrofuturism This Valentine's Day
- Feb. 12
- By Beth Accomando
For something a little different, sign up for the Afrofuturism Dream Tank for an immersive experience of art, music, comics, science fact and fiction, history, and current events in celebration of Black History Month.
San Diego Weekend Arts Events: SDMA+, Swish Projects, 'Taxilandia' And 'From Ashes'
- Jan. 21
- By Julia Dixon Evans
Our weekend arts and culture picks include a new Digital WOW production, Amel Janae's solo exhibition, a group show at Thumbprint, and Icelandic contemporary music paired with Ana de Alvear's art.
San Diego Weekend Arts Events: Short Stories, Christmas Jazz, Tchaikovsky And Americana
- Dec. 17, 2020
- By Julia Dixon Evans
Get festive while getting a little culture this weekend with local art. Our virtual picks include jazz with the Symphony, a literary story concert, Hershey Felder's updated spin on Tchaikovsky, and an Americana Christmas.
'News Of The World' Banks On Tom Hanks' Appeal
- Dec. 14, 2020
- By Beth Accomando
"News of the World" stars Tom Hanks as a Civil War veteran. The film arrives for Christmas and is being packaged as an Oscar hopeful in this pandemic awards season.
San Diego's Top Holiday Arts Events: 2020 Edition
- Dec. 9, 2020
- By Julia Dixon Evans
These holiday performances, programs and exhibitions are stepping up to the pandemic's challenges to deliver traditions in less-than-traditional ways.
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Sam Smith: Live At The BBC’s Biggest Weekend
Stream or tune in Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV + Sunday, April 18 at 6:30 p.m. on KPBS 2
