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Arts + Culture

Four decades later, seminal queer punk zine ‘Homocore’ blasts back into view

New anthology collects the DIY publication's precious few issues, which gave voice to anti-assimilationist sexual outlaws.
Lit Joshua Rotter -
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Screen Grabs: Back to the USSR

'Two Prosecutors' and 'Soviet Silver' take us there. Plus: A Dutch film Nazi, a Palestinian revolt, 'Invasion of the Body Snatchers,' more
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BIG WEEK: Renegade Craft Fair, Señor Babyhead, SF Chocolate Fest, Radio Sofia…

20 years of Ratskin Records, 'A Body to Live In,' Mild Universe, Algorithmic Art Assembly, Beat Freaks, 'Assassins,' more to do!
Big Week Marke B. -
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Femmes rock fiercely at Doll Fest

With two dozen bands, Maria Chaos's weekend-long festival bucks men-only lineups and calls all girls to the front.
Music Joshua Rotter -
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Music

Under the Stars: Welcome to the vibe edition

John-Paul Shiver -
Buckle up for the je ne sais quoi, with GENA, Cuzco, Mild Universe, Octo Octa, Space Ghost, Outside Lands, more.
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Stage Review

Drama Masks: A dance of secrets—and the music of chance

Charles Lewis III -
SF Ballet's beautiful 'Don Quixote' comes with questions, '||: Girls :||: Chance :||: Music :||' sounds great. Plus: A pre-Giuliani 'Macbeth'?
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Movies

‘Palestine 36’ director Annemarie Jacir: ‘Memory is a form of resistance’

Claire Wu -
Palestinian filmmaker completed acclaimed story of Arab revolts during British colonial rule in the midst of war and genocide.
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Music

On supergroup 1Umbrella’s debut, Bay Area hip-hop reigns

Joshua Rotter -
Sonic fingerprints of Visitacion Valley, Oakland, and the Fillmore audible in album's hard trap and smooth R&B.
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Contest

Win tickets to see Monaleo, Aries, The Maine, Carly Cosgrove

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See a killer show at a great local venue, on us.
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After brutal tragedy, Lynn Breedlove made a luminous album of memory and men

Marke B. -
Punk legend's new band Trust Me's 'Why I Like Dead Guys' came in the aftermath of the murder of his father and stepmother.
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Gaming

Immigration Buddhas and decolonizing play: Game devs still work to diversify industry

Leah Isobel -
At GDC Festival of Gaming, diverse communities and gamers from other countries shared recent challenges.
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Movies

Ficks’ Picks: Here are the real best movies of 2025

Jesse Hawthorne Ficks -
Now that the Oscar dust has settled, an underground movie maven dives into a wild year. 'Castration,' anyone?
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Food & Drink

Good Taste: Snap no photos, please!

Tamara Palmer -
A supper club highlighting Black and Brown chefs aims to make everyone feel welcome—and living in the moment.
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Art

For Iranian artist Shiva Ahmadi, ‘ornamentation becomes a form of resistance’

Mary Corbin -
Inspired by Persian miniatures and 'Animal Farm,' she asks viewers to see beyond the beauty to brutal issues.
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Art

At Superfair, art is more than what’s on the walls

Joshua Rotter -
Lead curator Sharone Halevy on art extravaganza's highlights, including 'Disco Mermaid' and Frameline film collab.
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Big Week

BIG WEEK: Stormy Daniels, Burnal Equinox, Bay Beats Punk, Ikebana Flower Show…

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Mr. SF Leather Contest, Clara Bow, Spiritual Cramp, Mark Farina, '1000 Women in Horror,' Polly Ann's ice cream wheel—what to do!
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Music

Under the Stars: We could all use some funky Detroit grooves about now

John-Paul Shiver -
Plus: New music from Slope114 and The Reds, Pinks, and Purples; classic prog-rock from Brian Auger, Sessa at Rickshaw, more
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Gaming

Is AI gaming ready for primetime?

Leah Isobel -
At 2026 GDC Festival of Gaming, one startup bases stories on handwritten plots, while another seems to throw its hands up.
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Stage Review

Drama Masks: Monsters in our midst, as Black and queer history looms

Charles Lewis III -
Two art shows at YBCA exhibit the drama of past and present, while NCTC's 'Gods & Monsters' attempts a fresh take.
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