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This weekend in the arts: The Lyrical Groove, Glen Wilson, rock journalism at Small Press Nite, Disco Riot, Jasper Johns, Don Bartletti, "Next to Normal," plus live music picks and more arts events.

This list of activities, concerts, sporting and cultural events, food festivals, theater performances and more is curated weekly by staff of The San Diego Union-Tribune.

The San Diego Book Crawl is back for its 7th year with 13 participating bookstores! The Book Crawl lasts three days and stretches from Coronado to Del Mar, starting Saturday April 27, in conjunction with Independent Bookstore Day. This year the SD Book Crawl announced Susan Lee as the official Author Ambassador.Book Crawlers receive a Book Crawl ‘Passport’ at their first bookstore stop and receive a stamp in that passport when they spend at least $10 at any of the participating stores. The m...

These are some of the best options for fun in San Diego County this weekend, including food events, concerts, family activities, musicals, theater and more.

Local author Rachael Cohen will host a succulent art workshop in celebration of her book, "Self-Care for Eco-Anxiety." Also, we discuss two upcoming film festivals. And we have your weekend arts preview.

The purveyors of the city's independent bookstores share what you should be reading this year

Gabrielle Korn, who visits San Diego on Wednesday, says "Yours for the Taking" is about so-called "empowerment" in a deteriorating world. 

Our roundup of art and performances at ICA San Diego, The Athenaeum, Birch Aquarium, MCASD, Malashock Dance and more to look forward to in San Diego in 2024.

Plus a new outpost of a San Diego roaster that serves made-to-order breakfast and lunch will open next year in Carmel Valley

South Park’s Holiday Walkabout is only a month away! Join the fun on Saturday, December 2nd from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. in Grape St. Square. Embrace the magic of the holiday season at the lighting of the South Park marquee, stroll beneath the twinkle light lit trees and take a ride on the festive trolley. The evening promises to wrap you in warm, cozy holiday spirit. Many of the neighborhood small businesses stay open later, with offers of refreshments, special activities or offers and live music fil...