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Tuesday, September 15, 2026

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Screen Grabs: Who doesn’t love a bear in a hot tub?

Critter Fest's got claws. Plus: Ethan Hawke's 'Weight,' 'Body Heat' steams again, Barbara Hammer and Larry Reed fêted, more movies
Movies Dennis Harvey -
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These Mexican brothers want to bring rock en español to the Bay’s forefront

On new album 'Danza de Soles,' family act The Cires combine surf-meets-Spanish indie vibes with a fond look southward.
Music Alan Chazaro -
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San Mateo’s Brass Wrists Arm Wrestling is one for the underdogs

Despite venue challenges and Meta censorship, biceps continue to bulge at gender-inclusive club.
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Best of the Bay 2026 Editors’ Pick: Destiny Muhammad

From Celtic to Coltrane, the 'harpist from the hood' wields her instrument from genre to genre like a Swiss Army knife.
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Best of the Bay 2026 Editors’ Pick: Ina Coolbrith Park

Dorothy O'Donnell -
Tranquil Russian Hill oasis boasts a literary pedigree, gorgeous panoramic views, and flocks of brightly feathered squawkers.
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Music

At SF Bay Popfest, The Aislers Set and Kids on a Crime Spree celebrated love, loss, local tunes

John-Paul Shiver -
Musicians bopped to each other's beats at Bottom of the Hill, concert history hung on the walls—and a expiration date loomed.
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Lit

Fall Books Preview: Leaf through these 10 terrific tomes

Lou Fancher -
Hot new reads from the likes of Chloe Benjamin, Frederick Nolan, Natalie Baszile—and Dolly in her own words, published right here in the Bay.
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The Agenda

Want to slow down AI before it kills us? Maybe just cancel all the IPOs

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Plus: How Lurie wants more control (and what it will mean) ... and can we please have a functional Sunshine Task Force? That's The Agenda for Sept. 13-20.
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Review: The Breeders—and Castro Theatre—head into a new era

Music Review John-Paul Shiver -
'90s indie heroes the Deal Sisters & co. rocked the 104-year-old venue—and the Gen X/Z mosh pit sparked some thoughts.
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Best of the Bay 2026 Editors’ Pick: Kevin Blake

Best of the Bay Jon Bauer and Patty Riek -
The master illusionist has performed his wry sleight-of-hand show 500-plus times at The Palace Theater, and always delights.
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The world, and my life, changed on Sept. 11, 25 years ago

Opinion Joshua Rotter -
I was a few blocks away from Ground Zero. I didn't even know what happened until I went out for a coffee I will never forget
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Jim Balderston, reporter. 1955-2026

Remembrance Tim Redmond -
Award-winning Bay Guardian journalist, he was the life of the party—and a very good friend.
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Fall Festivals Preview: 10 fab fairs and fests to light up the season

Culture Tamara Palmer -
Diwali jams, food raves, science celebrations, and the last of this year’s county fairs. Oh, and Godzilla.
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Fall Food Preview: Fresh openings, classic comebacks, big mall glow-ups

Food & Drink Tamara Palmer -
Reasons to Rize Up, Meat Packers with buns, My Friend Fernando sets down roots, more steaming news and rumors
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Fall Film Preview: Flicks you can’t miss, from starry fests to hot local docs

Movies Dennis Harvey -
Revived werewolves, Golden Gate Park trauma, a bitter Christmas, a social reckoning—and, of course, 'Bears in Hot Tubs'
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Cruising Chinatown: Classic car parade vroomed up community pride

Culture Emma Garcia -
Lion dancers and eight-year-old McLaren enthusiasts converged under the lanterns.
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Best of the Bay 2026 Editors’ Pick: Alysa’s Gold from Fentons Creamery

Best of the Bay Lucia Verzola -
Triumphant Olympian Alysa Liu receives the sweetest tribute: her very own flavor at the beloved 132-year-old Oakland staple.
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Drama Masks: Killing My Lobster sinks its claws into ‘Hysterical Historium’

Stage Review Charles Lewis III -
The saucy veteran sketch troupe finally returns with a full-on Gold Rush era-set show—and kids in the audience?
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Under the Stars: abracadabra summons spiky ’80s downtown funk magic

Music John-Paul Shiver -
Plus: Daniel Villareal's dope jazz vibes, Thee Sinseers' sweet time portal, and an ode to the beloved Phone Booth
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A (temporary) win for science and sanity

Healthcare Bruce Mirken -
Congress rejects rule that would give Trump control over all research and academic grants—for now
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