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Opinion

In the Trump era, what’s next for DSA?

Tom Gallagher - December 1, 2024

Bernie Sanders' campaigns helped Democratic Socialists of America expand dramatically; what's the next step?

Culture

Live Shots: Loads of cheer (and hot spiced mead) at the Great Dickens Christmas Fair

Jon Bauer and Patty Riek - December 1, 2024

Victorian holiday spirit and other seasonal shenanigans fill Cow Palace for the return of this only in SF extravaganza.

The Agenda

The SF Zoo is a mess, new report shows

Tim Redmond - December 1, 2024

Supes to request full audit after study shows the facility is unsafe for its existing animals—and has no business hosting Mayor Breed's pandas.

Music

This gift guide goes out to all the music lovers

John-Paul Shiver - November 29, 2024

Tasty Creem Magazine bundles, Green Apple Books x Fillmore collection, Dub Mission coozies, indie recipes, more for the mavens

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Stage Review

Drama Masks: Bizet’s score still blazes in SF Opera’s ‘Carmen’

Charles Lewis III - November 28, 2024

Conductor Benjamin Manis barely lets up. Plus: Shotgun Players' 'Thirty-Six' drags young dating scene into spotlight, apps and all.

Dance

Pilobolus brings 50+ years of light, heat, and the joy of connection to Berkeley

Lou Fancher - November 26, 2024

'We work more like a lantern than a laser beam,' says artistic director Matt Kent of the welcoming company.

Music

Late legend DJ Blackstone’s record collection being sold to boost local talent

Tamara Palmer - November 25, 2024

Vinyl Dreams store's 'Blackstone Friday' kicks off fundraiser for DJ Blackstone Grant, which helps DJs build their careers.

Homelessness

Death by bullying: The fate of an unhoused high school student

Tiny - November 25, 2024

Our society teaches that wealth hoarding is admirable, and poor people are something to avoid. Sometimes, that leads to death.

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Screen Grabs: Au revoir, French noir—hello, Hole in the Head

Movies Dennis Harvey - November 25, 2024

A flurry of femmes fatales bids adieu to 'The French Had a Name for It,' while horror Hole fest sees many more buckets of blood.

Judge refuses new trial in Tenderloin shooting case where jurors say they wrongly convicted

Crime Tim Redmond - November 24, 2024

Now it's up to the same judge to determine if Jhacorey Wyatt spends more time in jail, or goes home to his family.

Kick off your Turkey Day with a Booty Call

Nightlife Marke B. - November 24, 2024

Juanita More's infamous Wednesday hoedown returns for one night, with Granny in the back and all the trimmings.

In spare strokes, Sandra Wong Orloff takes on big subjects like climate change, gun violence

Art Mary Corbin - November 24, 2024

The Redwood Heights artist dreams of a day when her drawings aren't relevant.

Asian Art Museum summons K-pop nation with fangirl curator and BLACKPINK looks

Art Emily Wilson - November 24, 2024

'Hallyu! The Korean Wave' examines country's massive cultural footprint, from 'Parasite' to 'Gangham Style.'

Breed’s opioid strategy has failed. But there’s a much better option, a new report says

Drug policy Tim Redmond - November 21, 2024

Study shows arrests aren't helping—a model from Zurich offers a clear and effective alternative.

SF Sketchfest recs for every taste and persuasion

Comedy Tamara Palmer - November 21, 2024

Tim Curry, the Groundlings, Found Footage Fest, Tight & Nerdy: As always, the sprawling comedy fest delivers.

The Grammys actually get some things right (and show the Bay a little love)

Music John-Paul Shiver - November 21, 2024

The often-derided corporate-friendly awards are seeing things a little differently, in the light of a 'New Blue Sun.'

Drama Masks: Surround yourself with family, of whatever kind you choose

Stage Review Charles Lewis III - November 21, 2024

Our new stage column reviews 'Jaja's African Hair Braiding,' 'Lettere d'Amore,' and Left Coast Theatre Co.'s 'Found Family'

A modest suggestion and an open letter: Lurie should hire Aaron Peskin

Opinion Joel Schechter - November 20, 2024

And Breed, too, why not? Buying off your opponents is a longtime strategy of plutocrats.

Letters to the editor: What to do about the Great Highway park

Letters to the Editor Tim Redmond - November 20, 2024

Should we just leave it to Mother Nature? Is this all a good start? Readers respond to our recent article.

Listening in 4-D: Ingenious ‘Polytempo Music’ spirals through virtual reality

Music Marke B. - November 20, 2024

Alameda composer Brian Baumbusch trained himself to code for interactive composition, which immerses listeners in his musical world.

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Movies

Screen Grabs: Au revoir, French noir—hello, Hole in the Head

A flurry of femmes fatales bids adieu to 'The French Had a Name for It,' while horror Hole fest sees many more buckets of blood.

Movies Dennis Harvey - November 25, 2024

Screen Grabs: A small oasis of empathy and compassion

Gogol Bordello takes a war-torn turn with ‘Scream of My Blood’

Transgender Film Fest offers community in a time of great threat

Music

This gift guide goes out to all the music lovers

Tasty Creem Magazine bundles, Green Apple Books x Fillmore collection, Dub Mission coozies, indie recipes, more for the mavens

Music John-Paul Shiver - November 29, 2024

Asian Art Museum summons K-pop nation with fangirl curator and BLACKPINK looks

The Grammys actually get some things right (and show the Bay a little love)

Listening in 4-D: Ingenious ‘Polytempo Music’ spirals through virtual reality

Art

In spare strokes, Sandra Wong Orloff takes on big subjects like climate change, gun violence

The Redwood Heights artist dreams of a day when her drawings aren't relevant.

Art Mary Corbin - November 24, 2024

John Waters’ art show? ‘A hit parade of hell’

The ‘Queen of Art Deco’ finally gets her due

US history of white supremacy peers through the present in Stephen Mangum’s latest work

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Housing

Death by bullying: The fate of an unhoused high school student

Our society teaches that wealth hoarding is admirable, and poor people are something to avoid. Sometimes, that leads to death.

Homelessness Tiny - November 25, 2024

‘Where Do We Go’ launches new campaign against homeless sweeps

Supes approve rent control bill after Safai tries a delay tactic

Huge affordable housing project happened because of Preston and Ting

Politics

The SF Zoo is a mess, new report shows

Supes to request full audit after study shows the facility is unsafe for its existing animals—and has no business hosting Mayor Breed's pandas.

The Agenda Tim Redmond - December 1, 2024

Lurie’s transition team: The TogetherSF Big Tech crowd is not on the list

A creative new way to save Muni …

D11 gets closer—but the numbers still favor Chyanne Chen

Opinion

In the Trump era, what’s next for DSA?

Bernie Sanders' campaigns helped Democratic Socialists of America expand dramatically; what's the next step?

Opinion Tom Gallagher - December 1, 2024

Letters to the editor: What to do about the Great Highway park

The real story behind Prop. D

Prison—or programs that actually work?

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Performance

Drama Masks: Bizet’s score still blazes in SF Opera’s ‘Carmen’

Conductor Benjamin Manis barely lets up. Plus: Shotgun Players' 'Thirty-Six' drags young dating scene into spotlight, apps and all.

Stage Review Charles Lewis III - November 28, 2024

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