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Our Lady of Guadalupe is one of the most enduring figures in Mexican culture. But beyond the iconic image lies a story of conquest, resistance and transformation. In this episode, San Diego creatives reflect on how her meaning continues to shift in personal, powerful and unexpected ways.
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The woman, who dated Combs, testified that she repeatedly told him she did not want to participate in the drug-fueled encounters with escorts he requested, but felt pressured to comply. -
The musical visionary led a multi-racial funk band that produced five Top 10 hits in the late 1960s and early '70s.
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KPBS Midday EditionLittle Saigon San Diego will hold a tribute concert that retraces the path of the Vietnamese diaspora over 50 years. Also, what makes silent films unique? And finally, we dive into the North Park Music Fest and more in your weekend arts preview. -
Ben Model's new book defines the visual language and lasting impact of silent cinema.
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The Family Guy creator got a trove of previously unheard arrangements written for Frank Sinatra and has released a first album of some of the songs. -
Action junkies can get their adrenaline fix this week with "Ballerina" in theaters or the behind-the-scenes documentary "Wick is Pain," now streaming.
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San Diego weekend arts events: Summer Shakespeare, John Singletary, Queer Mvmnt Fest, books and moreThis weekend in the arts: Avia Rose Ramm; LGBTQ+ dance performances; Cami Árboles; Shakespeare's "All's Well That Ends Well"; "Lottery Day"; Acoustic Evenings; North Park Music Fest; John Singletary; Artivál; Anne Mudge; and the SDPL Summer Reading Program. -
Our top picks for arts and culture this weekend include Small Press Nite, Mission Trails Photo Contest, Museum School Auction, "United Harmonies," Helena Holleran, "One of the Good Ones" and more.
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Baldoni's $400 million lawsuit was in response to Lively accusing him of sexual harassment on the set of It Ends With Us. -
Mike Flanagan's new film, a maudlin mystery about a man dying of cancer, feels hobbled by its extreme faithfulness to the Stephen King novella on which its based. -
President Trump fired the head of the U.S. Copyright Office just after the agency released a major report on AI. Copyright insiders say it's caused a shakeup in their normally drama-free neck of the woods.
Latest Arts Events
'The Cat Behind the Hat!' Coming to EC Gallery for a Limited Engagement
Monday, June 9, 2025 at 10 AM
Ongoing until June 13, 2025
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EC Gallery Gaslamp
Free
Summer-long pop-up inspired by the Aperol Spritz on Hilton Bayfront’s New Outdoor Lounge
Monday, June 9, 2025 at 4 PM
Ongoing until September 1, 2025
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Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel
Free
Dive Bar in The Sky at Top of the Hyatt
Monday, June 9, 2025 at 6 PM
Ongoing until August 1, 2025
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Top of the Hyatt
Free
San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, June 9 - 11
Monday, June 9, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Ongoing until June 11, 2025
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PETCO Park
Up to $100+
Adult Improv Comedy Class
Monday, June 9, 2025 at 7 PM
Ongoing until December 7, 2025
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National Comedy Theatre
245
Donuts with Dad
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
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Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Free
Steal the Pint Night with Embolden Beer Company at Jimmy’s Famous Point Loma
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 from 5 PM to 8 PM
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Jimmy's Famous American Tavern
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