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Win a pair of tickets to see King Woman at GAMH

A chance to see the cathartically spiritual and doom-laden act on Wed/15—on us.

Contest Marke B. - July 13, 2026

Cuban jazz legend Omar Sosa: ‘Everything started in San Francisco’

New Quarteto Americanos album 'We Are Not the Headliner' celebrates 'art as the reality of the community.'

Music Lou Fancher - July 13, 2026

Why change the disclosure rules for developers and political consultants?

Plus: Key Charter amendments—and it looks as if the DSA housing initiative is going to be hard to defeat. That's The Agenda for July 12-19

The Agenda Tim Redmond - July 12, 2026

Jewish lullaby echoes from tragically relevant past in ‘The Lonely Child’

At Jewish Film Fest, 80-year-old tune from Vilna Ghetto preserves harrowing history—and gains new life—in documentary.

Movies Marke B. - July 12, 2026

Movies

46th Jewish Film Fest embraces universal experience (sea monkeys included)

Dennis Harvey - July 12, 2026

Rideshare drivers, Hollywood abortion, Gen Z hedonists, Woody Guthrie, 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' in expansive program.

Dance

Dance feeds the soul—and body—in Julia Adam’s gourmet ‘Lunae’

Aimée Ts'ao - July 12, 2026

For two weekends in Petaluma, dance mavens can taste an al fresco connection between farmed land and celestial bodies.

Music

Indian indie act Peter Cat Recording Co.’s psychedelic trip to Stern Grove

Ankita Bhanot - July 10, 2026

How a trippy revelation led one-time SF animation student Suryakant Sawhney to dive into playfully introspective music.

Police

The other problem with police drones: They don’t work well in San Francisco

Shaun Haines - July 9, 2026

The slick marketing gloss entirely ignores the basic laws of meteorology and aerodynamics

Environment

Public power moves a step forward

Tim Redmond - July 9, 2026

Planning Commissioners loyal to Lurie vote to certify EIR for PG&E takeover

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Food & Drink

Good Taste: It’s brunch, bitch!

Tamara Palmer - July 9, 2026

Ohlone-forward snacks, immigrant-ABC collabs, Thai tastings — ‘tis the season for Bay brunches with attitude.

Big Week

Big Week: Tamale Lady Day, Shakespeare in the Trash, Ferry Fest, Boots Riley, Red Flags…

Marke B. - July 9, 2026

Graciela Iturbide, Pete Escovedo, Lil Louie Vega, World Cup dollar oysters, Mary Oliver, Fraenkel Film Fest, Discotech, more to do!

Art

‘Slice of the Pie’ serves up bounty of SF’s gallery scene in time of crisis

Emily Wilson - July 9, 2026

At Fraenkel, 14 galleries come together to highlight the power of collaboration in a precarious local art moment.

Music

Under the Stars: Sweeping Promises deliver more art-punk brilliance

John-Paul Shiver - July 8, 2026

Plus: Thee Oh Sees veer fabulously 'Off Course,' DUM1 spawns a diamond under drastic circumstances, more music

Promotion

Special 48 Hills discounts on SF Jewish Film Fest tickets and packages

Marke B. - July 8, 2026

Save 10% on most tickets and events, and 20% on select packages using code 48HILLSSFJFF46 at checkout.

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City Hall

The political transformation of Sup. Alan Wong

Tim Redmond - July 8, 2026

In just two years, he went from a progressive to a corporate conservative. There's a sad lesson here.

Humor

Why can’t all that campaign money go to public services?

Joel Schechter - July 8, 2026

The Supreme Court could help us save Muni and public health. Maybe.

Art

Harry Nordlinger’s comics channel chilling dead malls, creepy Chuck E. Cheese

Daniel Bromfield - July 8, 2026

'Spite House' show artist declares, 'The peak empire is behind us, and we're now living in the waste.'

Stage Review

Drama Masks: SF Mime Troupe marches forth through country’s ‘Wreckage’

Charles Lewis III - July 8, 2026

Religious prurience meets the surveillance state in company's latest free show. Happy Birthday, America!

City Hall

Public bank moves forward

Tim Redmond - July 7, 2026

Supes, 9-2, put measure before the voters. What is up with Sup. Alan Wong?

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Featured

Win a pair of tickets to see King Woman at GAMH

Cuban jazz legend Omar Sosa: ‘Everything started in San Francisco’

Why change the disclosure rules for developers and political consultants?

Jewish lullaby echoes from tragically relevant past in ‘The Lonely Child’

46th Jewish Film Fest embraces universal experience (sea monkeys included)

Dance feeds the soul—and body—in Julia Adam’s gourmet ‘Lunae’

Indian indie act Peter Cat Recording Co.’s psychedelic trip to Stern Grove

The other problem with police drones: They don’t work well in San Francisco

Public power moves a step forward

Good Taste: It’s brunch, bitch!

Big Week: Tamale Lady Day, Shakespeare in the Trash, Ferry Fest, Boots Riley, Red Flags…

‘Slice of the Pie’ serves up bounty of SF’s gallery scene in time of crisis

Under the Stars: Sweeping Promises deliver more art-punk brilliance

Special 48 Hills discounts on SF Jewish Film Fest tickets and packages

The political transformation of Sup. Alan Wong

Why can’t all that campaign money go to public services?

Harry Nordlinger’s comics channel chilling dead malls, creepy Chuck E. Cheese

Drama Masks: SF Mime Troupe marches forth through country’s ‘Wreckage’

Public bank moves forward

Be a 48 Hills Hero!

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