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Screen Grabs: Green and UN film fests land at a raw moment for humanity

Plus: A feast of global vampire flicks, a revamped return of 'The Devils,' 'Deathgasm II: Goremaggedeon,' more movies

Movies Dennis Harvey - October 13, 2026

Best of the Bay 2026 Editors’ Pick: Tarpey-Schwed LGBT Families Children’s Book Collection

There's never been a better time to celebrate the history of queer stories for kiddos!

Best of the Bay Lou Fancher - October 13, 2026

DCCC chair won’t step down—and can utterly avoid accountability

There appears to be no process to recall an elected member of a party central committee.

News + Politics Tim Redmond - October 13, 2026

60 years of formidable bailaores: Theatre Flamenco’s milestone flourish

With all-star 'De Ayer a Hoy,' the groundbreaking troupe celebrates more than half a century of dancing to its own rhythm.

Dance Aimée Ts'ao - October 12, 2026

Culture

At Sui Generis, 20 years of fierce looks and immigrant vision

Joshua Rotter - October 12, 2026

Miguel Lopez and Gabriel Yanez’s designer consignment boutique has become a dynamic cultural hub in a changing city.

Featured

Come to our big Triple Gala and save local journalism (the fun way)!

Marke B. - October 12, 2026

Live entertainment, local bites, great cocktails, and tons of elbow-rubbing on October 27 at El Rio club.

The Agenda

School Board to consider plans that would increase inequality in student enrollment

Tim Redmond - October 11, 2026

'Neighborhood schools' are a great idea—unless you have radical economic inequality among neighborhoods. That's The Agenda for Oct. 11-18

Best of the Bay

Best of the Bay 2026 Editors’ Pick: Golden State Valkyries

John-Paul Shiver - October 11, 2026

Fresh WNBA expansion team hits the finals in their second season—and sparks a wellspring of Violet Pride from Ballhalla Stans.

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Best of the Bay 2026 Editors’ Pick: Far Out Gallery

Best of the Bay Emily Wilson - October 11, 2026

Perched amid the mists of Outer Sunset, a plucky space opens the doors of the art world to creatives in need.

In ‘Character Development,’ personae made of monsters, makeup, and dark magic

Art Review Genevieve Quick - October 10, 2026

Kadist and Minnesota Street Projects team up for an exhilarating video show that examines layers of self.

Imperial Teen: ‘We refuse not to be hot’

Music Joshua Rotter - October 10, 2026

With 'All Over You,' the indie pop heroes show they're still playful, restless, and frequently horny, three decades in.

OPINION: It’s all about male power

Opinion Sasha Cuttler - October 9, 2026

Lurie, Wiener, and Mandelman should be required to listen to anybody who would like to tell them how it feels to be deep-faked, mocked, and sexually harassed

BIG WEEK: Psyched! Fest, Other Minds, Sex Pistols, High on Fire, Electric Fields…

Big Week Marke B. - October 9, 2026

Final Girl, Unseen Visions, Oklava Cafe, Derya Yildirim, Assimilation, Never After Dark, more to do!

Good Taste: Firenectar is a chef’s secret weapon

Food & Drink Tamara Palmer - October 8, 2026

A flavor-bombed pie with Tony’s Pizza highlights Emari Stevens’ new hot honey.