Arts + Culture

Live Shots: Lamb of God took the Masonic ‘Into Oblivion’

Virginia heavy metal legends' full-throttle show transformed venue onto vortex of cathartic aggression.

Music D.A. Mission - April 15, 2026

Drama Masks: Of tyrannical kings and dancing kilts

SF Ballet's 'La Sylphyde' goads us to run to the woods; NCTC's 'how to make an American son' picks at the myth of meritocracy

Stage Review Charles Lewis III - April 15, 2026

Screen Grabs: In the trenches of democracy with Amy Goodman

Bracing 'Steal This Story, Please!' Plus: Soderbergh's intelligent 'The Christophers,' biting 'Continental '25,' spectral 'Dry Leaf'

Movies Dennis Harvey - April 14, 2026

Alvin Ailey’s annual Berkeley run brought further ‘Revelations’

Revered African American dance company set sail for 'Jazz Island,' tackled a table-top 'Embrace,' and renewed a stone classic.

Dance Lou Fancher - April 14, 2026

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Puff: Flying high for 420 with a full week of Space Walk fest

Dan Karkoska - April 12, 2026

Clone Fest, Cutie Pipes, the Herb Somm, dub dancing, Brownie Mary doc, and mind-blowing strains. Plus: You need this fast food bong.

Music

A decade in, the Back Room still holds space for intimate musical encounters

Joshua Rotter - April 12, 2026

Berkeley mainstay hosts 10-day concert series marking 10 years of diverse, all-ages, BYOB, communal gigs.

Music

Record Store Day 2026 brings a ‘1983’ treat

John-Paul Shiver - April 12, 2026

Annual brick-and-mortar booster re-releases Flying Lotus vinyl classic (among many others) to tempt you inside on April 18.

Movies

Screen Grabs: Balboa Theater hits 100—and honors a costuming legend

Dennis Harvey - April 9, 2026

Plus: 'Return to Oz,' a new Camus, Doris Day's cult lesbian moment, Paleolithic Herzog, 'Faces of Death,' more

Culture

How to catch a crab

Kajsa Kedefors - April 9, 2026

Reeling in a delicious catch—and finding a friendly community—at Pacifica Pier and beyond.

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Music

Under the Stars: Stoked for Stern Grove and SF Bay Popfest lineups, ‘lesbian doom folk’

John-Paul Shiver - April 8, 2026

Ulrika Spacek, Slake, Little Hill Lounge, Mortified, Vinyl Williams, Radio Sofia—so much great music.

Stage Review

Drama Masks: Keeping the monsters of the world at bay

Charles Lewis III - April 8, 2026

Perk yourself up with 'Lost in Yonkers' or 'Compton's' riot. Meanwhile, Berkeley Rep's 'The Monsters' tells a sadly familiar tale.

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You can double our reporting power! Our $50k Spring Bloom match drive is here

Marke B. - April 7, 2026

Help us save independent media, fight the billionaires, and keep government accountable.

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Grab a free pass to see new doc ‘Lorne’

Marke B. - April 7, 2026

Catch a behind-the-scenes look at the legendary 'Saturday Night Live' producer—but act fast!

Dance

With New Works Festival, Lenora Lee Dance opens doors to radical voices

Aimée Ts'ao - April 7, 2026

Seven diverse dance-makers premiere pieces exploring nuanced empowerment, quiet observation, immersive healing, more

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Music

What’s up at the Black Cat? Great jazz, for one

John-Paul Shiver - April 6, 2026

The TL joint treads in the giant steps of the legendary Blackhawk venue, as Veotis Latchinson's D'Angelo tribute made clear.

Dance

At 20, CubaCaribe looks back—and ahead—at vibrant diasporic culture

Aimée Ts'ao - April 6, 2026

The essential fest boasts a bonanza of Caribbean and related dance, as well as community gatherings, a photo exhibit, more.

Art

Brian McDonald’s waggish works key into an overstimulated world

Mary Corbin - April 3, 2026

Mission-based mixed media collagist cites Basquiat, Rauschenberg, and 'Xavier: Renegade Angel' as influences.

Movies

Screen Grabs: Aliens, witches, mermaids, and other swell company

Dennis Harvey - April 2, 2026

'Touch Me,' 'Dead Lover,' 'The Serpent's Skin,' more offer fun twists on genre thrills. Plus: A spooky Irish tale rises again.

Stage Review

Drama Masks: Mad, bad, and dangerous to see

Charles Lewis III - April 2, 2026

'MJ' is no thriller, despite technical expertise; 'Our Class' shows the risks of inaction in highly charged times.

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Arts + Culture

Live Shots: Lamb of God took the Masonic ‘Into Oblivion’

Drama Masks: Of tyrannical kings and dancing kilts

Screen Grabs: In the trenches of democracy with Amy Goodman

Alvin Ailey’s annual Berkeley run brought further ‘Revelations’

Puff: Flying high for 420 with a full week of Space Walk fest

A decade in, the Back Room still holds space for intimate musical encounters

Record Store Day 2026 brings a ‘1983’ treat

Screen Grabs: Balboa Theater hits 100—and honors a costuming legend

How to catch a crab

Under the Stars: Stoked for Stern Grove and SF Bay Popfest lineups, ‘lesbian doom folk’

Drama Masks: Keeping the monsters of the world at bay

You can double our reporting power! Our $50k Spring Bloom match drive is here

Grab a free pass to see new doc ‘Lorne’

With New Works Festival, Lenora Lee Dance opens doors to radical voices

What’s up at the Black Cat? Great jazz, for one

At 20, CubaCaribe looks back—and ahead—at vibrant diasporic culture

Brian McDonald’s waggish works key into an overstimulated world

Screen Grabs: Aliens, witches, mermaids, and other swell company

Drama Masks: Mad, bad, and dangerous to see

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