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Movies

Screen Grabs: 22nd edition of DocFest races to cover world around us

Dennis Harvey - May 30, 2023

Plus: BAMPFA's homage to the seminal Tom Luddy and a Streisand tribute at the Castro.

Homelessness

SF continues to violate court order on sweeps of homeless people, filing says

Tim Redmond - May 29, 2023

Cops and clean-up teams offer no shelter, destroy belongings, and ignore a federal judge's ruling, advocates and unhoused people report.

Music

5 songs for remembering the jewel in the crown of rock ‘n’ roll

John-Paul Shiver - May 30, 2023

Sail on Tina, sail on.

Stage Review

Sorta blasphemous, ultimately affirming, ‘Book of Mormon’ a show of fraught faith

Dennis Harvey - May 29, 2023

Creators of 'South Park' craft a bad-taste send-up of missionaries' positions.

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Art Review

Madonna bong, individualist protest signs offer sly balance at pt. 2 Gallery

Genevieve Quick - May 29, 2023

Cliff Hengst and John DeFazio create glimmering look at queer histories and identities.

Education

New City College Board rescinds layoffs, sets plan for rebuilding the school

Tim Redmond - May 29, 2023

Turns out the union's budget numbers were more accurate than the administration's.

Nightlife

Crip Ecstasy’s disabled club kids will see you on the dance floor

Caitlin Donohue - May 29, 2023

Head's up, promoters: One-night event teaches possibilities of nightlife accessibility.

Stage Review

In ‘Chinglish,’ much to be found via that which is lost in translation

Charles Lewis III - May 29, 2023

United States and China's marriage of convenience gets a hard, if humorous look at SF Playhouse.

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Good Taste: SF’s Ramen Bae gives love to sad instant noodle bowls

Food & Drink Tamara Palmer - May 29, 2023

A new local company solves an international problem.

Banko Brown’s family sues Walgreens

Crime Tim Redmond - May 26, 2023

Wrongful death claim comes as attorney general investigates potential flaws in Jenkins' decision to exonerate killer.

When Black trans legend Miss Major speaks, you tune all the way in

Culture Caitlin Donohue - May 26, 2023

New book looks to preserve her wisdom for future generations of changemakers.

Screen Grabs: Avant to celebrate local film icon Craig Baldwin’s new tome!

Movies Dennis Harvey - May 26, 2023

Plus: Four days of Hitchcock Festival and a chilling tale from Pinochet's Chile.

Under the Stars: Still swooning for Roísin Murphy’s Portola Music Fest booking

Music John-Paul Shiver - May 25, 2023

Plus: Black Artist Database drops a compilation that predicts the future.

Dianne Feinstein and the ghoulish media

Media Calvin Welch - May 25, 2023

The longtime press darling is now, it appears, getting manipulated by some of her old friends.

The politics of the UN Plaza event

News + Politics Tim Redmond - May 24, 2023

Could we have just watched the unofficial start of the Peskin for Mayor campaign? Or did we just see the Breed for Mayor talking points?

Riding lightning at Cruel World fest

Music Tamara Palmer - May 24, 2023

One-day ‘80s event takes over weekend after threats of electric weather force early evacuation, make-up show.

Ema Sintamarian’s road to art began with a pair of rebellious red shoes

Art Mary Corbin - May 24, 2023

Forged in Bucharest's conformity, the multimedia artist now spins tales of melancholy, loneliness, and the absurd.

Madison McFerrin reveals 5 albums that inspire her uncrowded artistry

Music John-Paul Shiver - May 24, 2023

Thrilling to the singer-songwriter's tonal references in advance of her June 2 gig at The Independent.

How to shut down a bank

Environment Joel Schechter - May 23, 2023

Wells Fargo protest could be a sign of more climate action against the companies that finance oil and gas exploration.

Strength in diversity, SF style: Carnaval rolls out for its 45th edition

Arts + Culture Joshua Rotter - May 23, 2023

Festival's organizers lay down what makes this neighborhood gathering great.

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Movies

Screen Grabs: 22nd edition of DocFest races to cover world around us

Plus: BAMPFA's homage to the seminal Tom Luddy and a Streisand tribute at the Castro.

Movies Dennis Harvey - May 30, 2023

Screen Grabs: ‘Serpico’ is no smirking nightstick!

Docfest: We’re giving away 10 tickets! Here’s how to win.

Screen Grabs: Penelope Cruz given many reasons to cry in ‘L’immensita’

Music

5 songs for remembering the jewel in the crown of rock ‘n’ roll

Sail on Tina, sail on.

Music John-Paul Shiver - May 30, 2023

Riding lightning at Cruel World fest

Madison McFerrin reveals 5 albums that inspire her uncrowded artistry

Dub nation, rejoice. Mad Professor is coming to town

Art

Madonna bong, individualist protest signs offer sly balance at pt. 2 Gallery

Cliff Hengst and John DeFazio create glimmering look at queer histories and identities.

Art Review Genevieve Quick - May 29, 2023

Throwing out a rope to creatives: Rainin Fellowship announces 2023 grantees

Munch’s ‘Madonna’ and a Marina Abramović rose quartz dragon on which to rest

In order to feel alive: The paintings of Livia Stein

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Housing

SF continues to violate court order on sweeps of homeless people, filing says

Cops and clean-up teams offer no shelter, destroy belongings, and ignore a federal judge's ruling, advocates and unhoused people report.

Homelessness Tim Redmond - May 29, 2023

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