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San Diego's Top Weekend Arts Events: 'Cats' And Comics

April 19: By Jade Hindmon, Nina Garin

Two modern comedy greats visit San Diego this weekend: Ali Wong and Marc Maron. Plus the musical "Cats" is back with new staging and costumes.

Will My Kid Like 'Cats?' A Guide To Kid-Friendly Arts In San Diego

April 18: By Nina Garin

Is the musical "Cats" worth seeing with kids? Check out this guide to kid-friendly arts in San Diego.

San Diego's Top Weekend Arts Events: From Flower Art To Flower Crowns

April 12: By Maureen Cavanaugh, Nina Garin

This weekend is all about flowers, whether it’s the floral arrangements at Art Alive or the flower crowns at Coachella. Plus NPR’s radio program “From the Top” is in town for a live taping.

San Diego's Top Weekend Arts Events: Disney Princesses And Death

April 5: By Maureen Cavanaugh, Nina Garin

Cinderella, Mulan and Jasmine' this weekend is all about Disney princesses, from three different Cinderella ballets to a concert by Lea Salonga. Plus a new musical at the Old Globe that explores the death of a father.

San Diego's Top Weekend Arts Events: Cirque, August Wilson And Ukuleles

March 29: By Jade Hindmon, Nina Garin

This weekend offers an eclectic mix of arts, from a jam with the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain to Cirque du Soleil’s street-inspired acrobatics. Plus, there's a festival dedicated to the playwright August Wilson.

San Diego's Top Weekend Arts Events: Alvin Ailey, 'Cabaret' And Zandra

March 22: By Maureen Cavanaugh, Nina Garin

This weekend, San Diego has some very sophisticated arts options: from world-class modern dancers to a conversation with one of Princess Diana’s fashion designers.

San Diego's Top Weekend Arts Events: From Randy Rainbow To James Joyce

March 15: By Maureen Cavanaugh, Nina Garin

It’s St. Patrick’s Day weekend and there are celebrations all throughout the county, but there's also a literary celebration happening in La Jolla. Plus internet sensation Randy Rainbow comes to town and the San Diego Museum of Art celebrates works from Asia.

San Diego's Top Weekend Arts Events: Joffrey, 'Angels' And Mariachis

March 8: By Jade Hindmon, Nina Garin

Whether you like ballet or ballet folklorico this weekend is filled with all kinds of dance. Plus Tony Kushner's epic "Angels in America" opens at Cygnet Theater.

La Jolla Playhouse 'Diana' Musical Is Finally Here

March 1: By Nina Garin

Tony-winning director Christopher Ashley discusses why Princess Diana continues to fascinate us more than two decades after her death.

Nia Vardalos And Her 'Tiny Beautiful Things'

Feb. 19: By Nina Garin

Actor and playwright Nia Vardalos talks about why she was moved to write a play based on Cheryl Strayed's "Dear Sugar" online advice column.

San Diego's Top Weekend Arts Events: From Ritmos Latinos To Broadway!

Feb. 15: By Maureen Cavanaugh, Nina Garin

Valentine’s Day is over– but not romance. This weekend a San Diego Ballet dance program explores the romance and artistry of Latin music, plus Broadway San Diego announced its new season.

San Diego's Top Weekend Arts Events: Tap, Cellos And Dinosaurs

Feb. 8: By Jade Hindmon, Nina Garin

You know it’s a good weekend when there’s tap dancing and dinosaurs involved.

San Diego's Top Weekend Arts Events: From Dance To Cabaret

Feb. 1: By Maureen Cavanaugh, Nina Garin

If you’re a football fan, you already know what you’re doing this Super Bowl weekend. But also happening this weekend is a romantic cabaret, a dance showcase and the return of a popular indie band.

Old Globe Stages Play By 'Black Panther' Star Danai Gurira

Jan. 28: By Nina Garin

The Old Globe stages "Familiar," a play about wedding drama, written by "Black Panther" star Danai Gurira.

San Diego's Top Weekend Events: Elton, Isabella and 'Hamlet'

Jan. 25: By Maureen Cavanaugh, Nina Garin

There’s plenty going on in the arts this weekend, but some of the biggest events coming to San Diego are actually happening mid-week: Elton John’s farewell tour, Isabella Rossellini’s circus-themed show and a renowned dance troupe from China.

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