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Bassett was nominated in 1993 for her portrayal as singer Tina Turner in What's Love Got to Do With It, and in 2022 for Queen Ramonda in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

Working Title: A group installation and concert Doors open at 6:00 p.m., music performances begin at 7:00 p.m. Project [BLANK]’s annual group art show returns after a pandemic-induced hiatus! WORKING TITLE is a three-day, community-based exhibition of new works by painters, sculptors, sound artists, video artists, performance artists, composers, and musicians from throughout the greater San Diego area and Tijuana. Transforming the public spaces of the historic St. Paul's Cathedral in Bankers Hill into a living, breathing Sistine Chapel, these local artists will present works that dialogue respectfully and reverently with this beautiful space, while interrogating ideas of ritual, sacredness, and religious belief. Is it an art exhibit? Is it a concert? YES TO BOTH! For the full artist and performer list, plus bios of each, click here. Related links: Project [BLANK] on Instagram Project [BLANK] on Facebook

Native Hawaiians say the aloha spirit is unique — and it's helping them recover.

Oceanside will soon have its first year-round homeless shelter. Meanwhile, state windfall money is giving a major boost to San Diego’s budget. Plus, the median home price here hits a record $750,000.

Canceled Dec. 11 due to weather advisory The San Diego Bay Parade of Lights is a time-honored holiday tradition brought to San Diego by the boating community. Continuing its long-standing San Diego tradition, the 52nd annual parade promises to dazzle and entertain bayfront crowds during 2 evenings on Dec. 11 and Dec. 18, 2022. Participants in this year’s highly anticipated holiday boat parade will decorate their boats to fit this year’s theme. The San Diego Bay Parade of Lights brings more than 100,000 San Diego residents and visitors to the shores of San Diego Bay each year. The procession of approximately 80 lavishly decorated boats has become one of the most iconic events in the region. There is no cost to view the parade. This year, for the 6th time, the parade will proceed to the pier at Cesar Chavez Park before making the turn to Coronado, giving spectators another area to view the parade. The procession will start at 5:30 p.m. and will follow the predetermined parade route. The parade takes approximately one hour to one and a half hours to pass any given point along the parade route. The approximate arrival time of the parade at various locations are: Shelter Island (start of parade) 5:30 p.m. Harbor Island: 6 p.m. The Embarcadero: 6:30 p.m. Seaport Village: 7 p.m. The Pier at Cesar Chavez Park: 7:15 p.m. Ferry Landing on Coronado: 7:30 p.m.

Art can make the brain's wiring stronger, more flexible and ready to learn, say the authors of a new book, Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us.

The San Diego Police Department released new procedures this week for interactions between police and transgender and nonbinary people. Meanwhile, security cameras are poised to go up all over downtown Oceanside. Plus, a look at the San Diego Arab Film Festival and our KPBS Weekend Arts Preview.

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 and Tuesday, Dec. 23 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV + Sunday, Dec. 28 at Noon on KPBS TV. Dorothy Black invites you to join her and her family for Christmas Eve at 1222 Oceanfront. The festive evening features all of the Black family’s traditions including an abundance of delicious food, dancing, skits, and the singing of new, original holiday songs mixed with re-imagined carols. And lots of love, because it’s family.

The San Diego Watercolor Society proudly presents “Do You Hear What I Hear," an Art Exhibition, juried by award-winning artist, Tiffanie Mang. The water-based media exhibition runs November 27-December 31, 2022 at our Gallery in The ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station. The Opening Reception is Friday, December 2, 5-8 p.m. with over 95 ready-to-hang original paintings plus refreshments and the fellowship of other art enthusiasts. The Gallery is open Wednesday-Sunday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The paintings can also be viewed and purchased online. Please visit here for more information. SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Premieres Friday, April 7, 2023 at 10 p.m. on KPBS 2 and the PBS App + Encore Tuesday, April 11 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV. Four contemporary artists breathe new life into some of humanity’s oldest artforms, icons and monuments, creating paintings, sculptures, and films out of everyday objects and popular culture. Includes Michelle Obama portrait painter Amy Sherald.