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Stage Review

MAGAphobia: Brian Copeland reckons with Trump’s Kool-Aid drinkers at The Marsh

Charles Lewis III - October 17, 2024

In 'The Great American Shit Show,' performer's sharp gaze turns to the intersection of bigotry and trauma.

Music

Live Shots: The National broke free from stage, sang from among the sad dads at Greek Theatre

Jon Bauer and Patty Riek - October 17, 2024

Vocalist Matt Berninger led the emotive group through a boundless, buoyant and nearly two-hour set that probed the tragedies of middle-age.

Art

Fan Warren’s weighty works evoke the Black Madonna in all her glory

Mary Corbin - October 17, 2024

Oakland artist pulls from folk art, her ancestors' journey, and our need for maternal love in times of strife.

Movies

Trapped with Cate Blanchett and the G7 on a zombie island? Must be ‘Rumours’

Pam Grady - October 17, 2024

Directors Guy Maddin and Evan and Galen Johnson on world leaders, man buns, polycrises, and their gloriously weird new movie

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Art

At this year’s SOMArts Día de Los Muertos show, ofrendas for Palestine

Marke B. - October 16, 2024

Curators Rio Yañez and Bridgètt Rex on 2024's 'Bearing Witness' theme, and holding space for solidarity and mourning.

Opinion

Billionaires are attacking San Francisco’s system of democracy

Madeleine Matz - October 16, 2024

Commissions give voice to vulnerable communities. Why do some want to get rid of them?

Onstage

Meet the makeup mastermind behind Terror Vault’s shocking aliens

Nicole Gluckstern - October 16, 2024

Backstage at the 'Fatal Abduction' show, Jason Henricks works magic with prosthetics, color, and triple nipples.

Stage Review

AXIS moved from Swiss cheese moon to games of ardor in ‘Ecos’

Charles Lewis III - October 16, 2024

In three new works at ODC, the company—which features dancers with disabilities—showed a wide and engrossing range.

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Screen Grabs: ‘Woman of the Hour’ is one of the best of the year

Movies Dennis Harvey - October 16, 2024

Anna Kendrick's directorial debut chills. Plus: Legal thrills in 'The Goldman Case,' tragic 'Nurse Unseen,' more new movies

Live Shots: Two Door Cinema Club presided over an indie reunion at The Masonic

Music D.A. Mission - October 16, 2024

What you know? The Northern Ireland outfit tore through fan favorites like from the 2010

Under the Stars: 5 new records you should hear right now

Music John-Paul Shiver - October 16, 2024

Dave Guy, Terry Gross, dBridge, Tanuchikan, and a Dandy Boy tribute to Cleaners from Venus have our attention, thank you.

A terrific tour through Transatlantic African dance in ‘Raíces et Résistance’

Stage Review Charles Lewis III - October 15, 2024

Co-creators Susana Arenas Pedroso and Bongo Sidibe fill Dance Mission with eye-popping costumes and energetic moves.

The race for second place is heating up in the SF mayor’s race—and it’s all about Farrell

Campaign Trail Tim Redmond - October 15, 2024

Safai backs Farrell. Some progressives back Breed—just to oppose Farrell. The RCV strategy is emerging.

Back after three decades (and going viral), Heavenly still scales twee heights

Music Leah Isobel - October 15, 2024

With 1993's 'P.U.N.K. Girl' all over TikTok, the recently reunited UK indie-pop band shares West Coast memories and future plans.

A South African photographer captures colorful Tenderloin souls

Art Emily Wilson - October 15, 2024

Pieter Hugo dropped everything to wander the neighborhood for months, documenting the pathos and playfulness of its denizens.

Wild tricks and community vibes as skaters converged on UN Plaza

Sports Elina Graham - October 15, 2024

'I think we all have a collective understanding that it’s not about how good you are, it’s about how much fun you’re having.'

In ‘Takes All Kinds,’ a trip through red states brings out complex humanity

Stage Review Charles Lewis III - October 14, 2024

Dan Hoyle's latest chameleonic exercise in 'theater journalism' reveals deep stories behind the stereotypes.

Still riding high on Hall of Flowers 2024

Puff Dan Karkoska - October 14, 2024

Check out our pics from the major cannabis showcase of great local companies—plus carnival rides and a whole fried chicken building.

Royel Otis wants to be the first band to play on Mars—and why not?

Music Joshua Rotter - October 14, 2024

Saucy Aussie duo hits it big with '90s nugget covers, deep mutual trust, and a yen for Lil Yachty and spicy margaritas.

Screen Grabs: Doc Stories, 3rd i, Dance Fest—a fall rush of film fiestas

Movies Dennis Harvey - October 14, 2024

Plus: Green Film Fest, Shortsfest, and United Nations Association Film Fest? Six times the pleasure for movie-lovers.

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Movies

Trapped with Cate Blanchett and the G7 on a zombie island? Must be ‘Rumours’

Directors Guy Maddin and Evan and Galen Johnson on world leaders, man buns, polycrises, and their gloriously weird new movie

Movies Pam Grady - October 17, 2024

Screen Grabs: Doc Stories, 3rd i, Dance Fest—a fall rush of film fiestas

No PFAS: Matthew Modine champions environment in two new docs

Screen Grabs: Don’t lose your head—here’s our spooky season movie guide

Music

Live Shots: The National broke free from stage, sang from among the sad dads at Greek Theatre

Vocalist Matt Berninger led the emotive group through a boundless, buoyant and nearly two-hour set that probed the tragedies of middle-age.

Music Jon Bauer and Patty Riek - October 17, 2024

Under the Stars: 5 new records you should hear right now

Back after three decades (and going viral), Heavenly still scales twee heights

Royel Otis wants to be the first band to play on Mars—and why not?

Art

Fan Warren’s weighty works evoke the Black Madonna in all her glory

Oakland artist pulls from folk art, her ancestors' journey, and our need for maternal love in times of strife.

Art Mary Corbin - October 17, 2024

A South African photographer captures colorful Tenderloin souls

Six local art giants stand ‘In Conversation with the Muse’—beards and all

It starts with a flower: Tiffanie Turner’s surprisingly intricate blooms

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Housing

Supes approve rent control bill after Safai tries a delay tactic

Building trades unions try to derail measure, but fall short. What will Breed do?

Housing Tim Redmond - October 8, 2024

Rent control bill advances, with Melgar in opposition

OPINION: It’s time to build affordable housing in Hayes Valley

Vancouver study shows how the Yimby narrative has failed, in real time

Politics

The race for second place is heating up in the SF mayor’s race—and it’s all about Farrell

Safai backs Farrell. Some progressives back Breed—just to oppose Farrell. The RCV strategy is emerging.

Campaign Trail Tim Redmond - October 15, 2024

UC’s unfair pay scales undermine crucial mental health treatment

Farrell, Lurie oppose expansion of rent control

Sewage, billionaires, and rent control

Opinion

Billionaires are attacking San Francisco’s system of democracy

Commissions give voice to vulnerable communities. Why do some want to get rid of them?

Opinion Madeleine Matz - October 16, 2024

UC’s unfair pay scales undermine crucial mental health treatment

Opinion: Is it time for an ACT-UP for Long COVID?

City College is depriving students of educational opportunities

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Performance

MAGAphobia: Brian Copeland reckons with Trump’s Kool-Aid drinkers at The Marsh

In 'The Great American Shit Show,' performer's sharp gaze turns to the intersection of bigotry and trauma.

Stage Review Charles Lewis III - October 17, 2024

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