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San Diego's Top Weekend Events: Spaces And Places
- April 20
- By Maureen Cavanaugh, Nina Garin
This weekend celebrates some of San Diego’s most beloved spaces and places, like Chicano Park and the former Sherwood Auditorium.
San Diego's Top Weekend Events: Coachella Edition
- April 13
- By Maureen Cavanaugh, Nina Garin
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is considered one of the quintessential music events in the country, and getting Beyoncé as a headliner is just one of the reasons why.
San Diego's Top Weekend Events: Jay Gatsby, Sean Penn And Branford Marsalis
- April 6
- By Maureen Cavanaugh, Nina Garin
It's a literary weekend with a ballet inspired by "The Great Gatsby" and a book reading by actor Sean Penn, plus musician Branford Marsalis returns for a classical music concert.
San Diego's Top Weekend Events: 'The Phantom' Returns, And So Does Tommy Wiseau
- March 30
- By Alison St John, Nina Garin
This weekend brings some theatrical and pop culture reunions, as well as an evening of meditative noise.
San Diego's Top Weekend Events: Skates, Pom-Poms And One 'Gorgeous' Kid
- March 23
- By Michael Lipkin, Nina Garin
This weekend meshes sports and arts with an ice skating-themed circus performance and a musical about cheerleaders.
San Diego's Top Weekend Events: Local Music Awards
- March 16
- By Maureen Cavanaugh, Nina Garin
The San Diego Music Awards is a celebration of local music and a night when bands from a variety of genres are honored for their work.
San Diego's Top Weekend Events: Cultural Celebrations And Songs About Love
- Feb. 23
- By Maureen Cavanaugh, Nina Garin
This weekend brings celebrations of black history and Mexican art, plus a former San Diego musician returns.
Craig Noel Awards Honor San Diego Theater
- Feb. 13
- By Nina Garin
Every year San Diego's theater critics award the best plays and musicals that were performed on San Diego stages, and this year's big winners include "In the Heights" and "The Ballad of Emmett Till."
San Diego's Top Weekend Events: Moxie, Miranda And Being Bold
- Feb. 9
- By Maureen Cavanaugh, Nina Garin
This weekend brings a YouTube sensation, Greek heroines and a presentation of "Bold" dances.
San Diego's Top Weekend Events: Super Bowl Alternatives
- Feb. 2
- By Maureen Cavanaugh, Nina Garin
It’s Super Bowl weekend, but what if you're not watching the game? Here are some options for other activities happening Sunday.
San Diego's Top Weekend Events: Music And Magical Realism
- Jan. 26
- By Michael Lipkin, Nina Garin
This weekend brings some high-profile musicians, plus a dose of magical realism.
San Diego's Top Weekend Events: Unconventional Art Experiences
- Jan. 19
- By Michael Lipkin, Nina Garin
With dance, visual art and music exploring new themes and ideas, this is a good weekend if you’re looking to experience art outside your comfort zone.
San Diego's Top Weekend Events: Arts In North County
- Jan. 12
- By Maureen Cavanaugh, Nina Garin
North County is in the midst of transforming into an arts hub, and this weekend's exhibition of work by Niki de Saint Phalle and play based on a Jules Verne novel are good examples why.
San Diego's Top Weekend Events: 'Hamilton'-mania
- Jan. 5
- By Alison St John, Nina Garin
"Hamilton," the smash musical opens in San Diego this weekend and so many people are excited, even those who don't like theater.
San Diego's Top Weekend Events: Unconventional New Year's Eve Picks
- Dec. 29, 2017
- By Alison St John, Nina Garin
From old-fashioned concerts to a roller skate party, here are some New Year's Eve ideas that go beyond nightclubs and fancy dinners.
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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.
