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San Diego's Top Weekend Events: Fleetwood, Vile And Holiday Lights
- Dec. 7
- By Maureen Cavanaugh, Nina Garin
This weekend is full of classics, from a treasured Balboa Park event to a revered rock band. Plus an underground music star returns to San Diego.
Your Guide To December Nights 2018
- Dec. 6
- By Nina Garin
You can say that in San Diego, the holidays don't officially begin until December Nights weekend.
'The Year To Come' Is A New Play About Family, Politics And Swimming Pools
- Nov. 30
- By Nina Garin
La Jolla Playhouse pairs director Anne Kauffman with playwright Lindsey Ferrentino for the world-premiere of "The Year to Come."
San Diego's Top Weekend Events: Pie, Chili And The Bard
- Nov. 30
- By Jade Hindmon, Nina Garin
This weekend brings a musical about pie, a neighborhood chili battle with live music, and Shakespeare-style plays made up on the spot.
Navigating 'The Nutcracker': Which Show Is Right For You?
- Nov. 21
- By Nina Garin
It may seem too early to think about “The Nutcracker,” but performances have begun and will continue through the end of the year.
San Diego's Top Weekend Events: New Films, The Moz And Paula!
- Nov. 9
- By Maureen Cavanaugh, Nina Garin
Beloved '80s-era musicians return to San Diego this weekend, plus a small film festival brings major releases to Coronado.
This Pop-Up Art Event Will Help Kickstart Your Collection
- Nov. 8
- By Nina Garin
San Diego Art Institute's C-Note Pop-Up Art event sells contemporary works for $100, $200 and $300.
San Diego's Top Weekend Events: Deftones, Swans And 'Wicked'
- Nov. 2
- By Maureen Cavanaugh, Nina Garin
This weekend brings major voices in music, from Elphaba in "Wicked" to a festival curated by the Deftones. Plus a grand composer is celebrated.
San Diego's Top Weekend Events: The Arty Side Of Halloween
- Oct. 26
- By Nina Garin
Halloween in San Diego isn't just about pumpkin patches and haunted houses. There are plenty of spooky arts events happening around town.
San Diego's Top Weekend Events: From Dancing Bears To 'Killer Tomatoes'
- Oct. 19
- By Maureen Cavanaugh, Nina Garin
This weekend brings a ballet version of "The Jungle Book," a dance show inspired by "Romeo and Juliet" and an anniversary screenings for a beloved movie.
'Beyond Babel' Tells A Story Of Separation And Love
- Oct. 19
- By Nina Garin
"Beyond Babel" is a new, immersive dance show that's partly inspired by "Romeo and Juliet."
San Diego's Top Weekend Events: Monsters, Marriage And Telenovelas
- Oct. 12
- By Maureen Cavanaugh, Nina Garin
Take a look at what's happening in San Diego's theater scene, including a musical about marriage, a play about Latin telenovelas and a tap-dancing Frankenstein.
San Diego's Top Weekend Events: Music, Old Hollywood And Monsters, Too!
- Sept. 28
- By Maureen Cavanaugh, Nina Garin
San Diego’s biggest free music festival returns this weekend. Plus there’s a tap extravaganza and a scarily funny monster musical.
San Diego's Top Weekend Events: Are You Ready To (Classic) Rock?
- Sept. 21
- By Maureen Cavanaugh, Nina Garin
This weekend brings concerts and performers rich in nostalgia, whether you're a fan of folk, pop, rock or metal.
Huey Lewis Brings The 'Heart Of Rock & Roll' To The Old Globe
- Sept. 17
- By Maureen Cavanaugh, Nina Garin
Huey Lewis launches his world-premiere musical at The Old Globe, a story about a musician who trades his dive bar lifestyle for the suits and ties of corporate America.
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Stay informed about San Diego's vibrant arts scene with the KPBS/Arts Blog and newsletter, written and compiled by KPBS/Arts editor, Nina Garin.
Together with the KPBS/Arts Calendar, you'll find out about new season announcements, which shows are closing, and even where you can watch movies for free. You'll find a mixture of news, reviews and other arts and culture tidbits.
