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Kendrick Dial and Brisa Lauren of The Lyrical Groove perform "spoken soul" set to live instrumentation for a captivating sound that combines poetry, music and is intertwined with San Diego's rich spoken word and hip-hop history.

Prolific musician Jesse Colin Young, best known for being the voice of the '60s folk-rock anthem "Get Together," died on Sunday at age 83.

Saint Levant has sold out U.S. and European venues with his album 'Deira,' an ode to his heritage and the Gaza hotel his father built that was destroyed by an Israeli airstrike.

This spring, discover our picks for the best art and culture in San Diego, including visual art, theater, dance, music and literature — and even some picks for kids.

The San Diego Watercolor Society proudly presents “Reverberating Notes”, juried by award-winning artist, Danny Greigo. The water-based media exhibition runs June 30 to July 27, 2024, at our Gallery in The ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station. The Opening Reception is Friday, July 5, 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 Weds-Sun, 11a.m. – 3 p.m. The paintings can also be viewed and purchased online. Please visit www.sdws.org for more information.

Join this vibrant cultural gathering that celebrates Indigenous traditions through music, dance, art, and community. Held in the Del Mar Arena, you'll enjoy colorful regalia, intricate dances, drum circles, and singing. Each dance features a unique style and significance. Attendees can also enjoy Native American arts and crafts vendors, traditional foods like fry bread and Indian tacos, as well as educational presentations on Native culture and history. This inclusive event welcomes guests of all backgrounds to join in the celebration and learn about Indigenous heritage and customs. Head Staff for this special program include: Emcee — Walter Ahhaitty Arena Director — Adam Loya Eagle Staff Carrier — Richard DeCrane Color Guard — AIVA of Southern California Head Gourd Dancer - Ivan Sam Head Man — Sam Bearpaw Head Woman — Julie Labrake Head Young Woman - Winter Begay Head Young Man — Gabriel Razo Head Tiny Tot Boy — Jaxton La Chappa Head Tiny Tot Girl — Willow Garfield Host Northern Drum — Bear Springs Host Southern Drum — Shakey Town Invited Northern Drum — Green River Invited Southern Drum — Red Warrior Bird Singers — Paul Cuero Jr. Dinner Break — Danza Azteca Xochipilli

Starting March 21, 2025, KPBS Radio 89.5 FM will have a new program schedule throughout the week, including adding three new shows on the weekend: “This Old House Radio Hour,” “The Sam Sanders Show” and “Climate One.”

From a heart-wrenching epiphany in the drama Tuesday to a meme-able moment in Challengers, these were the lines that critic Aisha Harris has remembered all year.

Charles C. Rogers was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Richard Nixon in 1970. But a profile of the Vietnam War veteran was caught in an "auto removal process," the Defense Department says.

The date is set and the artists are selected for Vanguard Culture’s second ENVZN24: Urban Art Takeover. The biennial visual and performing arts festival will take place Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024 from 2 p.m. - 10 p.m. ENVZN24 Urban Art Takeover is a one-of-a-kind visual and performing arts festival that will transform urban areas of the Commercial Street corridor in Logan Heights with multi-sensory art interventions by creatives from both sides of the U.S./Mexico border. The ENVZN24 hub will be located at The Soap Factory at 2995 Commercial St, San Diego, California. Experience an unforgettable fusion of creativity and culture at ENVZN24! Immerse yourself in live dance performances, captivating theatre and music acts, mesmerizing large-scale puppetry, and a stunning fashion show by Fashion Week San Diego. Wander through art installations enhanced with curated soundscapes, indulge in a mini film festival, savor delicious food and drinks from local vendors, and so much more. Don't miss this extraordinary celebration of cross-border artistry! Building on the success of the inaugural event last fall, programming will now be presented in daytime and evening sessions. “By programming two sessions, we are able to increase the number of activities as well as present more family-friendly activities in the daytime,” explained Vanguard Culture Founder and Executive Director Susanna Peredo Swap. A food truck court has been added for festival goers to enjoy while experiencing the wide variety of bi-national presentations. Nearly 20 arts organizations and 100 artists will be participating. They include: San Diego Mesa College Art Gallery, Álvaro Gabriel Díaz Rodríguez, XoQue Art in Motion, Debby & Larry Kline, Diane Campana, Doris Bittar, Outside the Lens, Jon Savage, Laura Luna Castillo, Monty Montgomery, MALU, Natalie Gonzalez, ArtWalk SD, John Mireles, Jax Milliano & BLAC, Early Girl Creations, Firme Voices Poetry, So Say We All, The Rosin Box Project, Malashock Dance Company, Fashion Week San Diego, Animal Cracker Conspiracy, Common Ground Theatre, Fern Street Circus, SISU Dance Company, DrumatiX, Salvador Corona, Voices of our City Choir, and Poets Underground. EVENT DETAILS: DATE & TIME: Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024 2PM – 6PM DAYTIME FESTIVAL - Family-friendly art experiences, mini circus, spoken word, large-scale puppets, steamroller printmaking, live music, fashion show, food and drink vendors, and more. 4PM – 6PM: VIP Wine + Culinary Experience at the Soap Factory Courtyard. 6PM – 10PM EVENING FESTIVAL - Immersive art installations, mini-film fest, multi-media and virtual reality experiences, avant-garde fashion show by Fashion Week San Diego, live theatre, music and dance; food and drink vendors and more. Vanguard Culture on Facebook / Instagram