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The kids yearn for Weezer

'90s alt-rock stalwarts are attracting legions of young fans; mega-show at Chase Center provided some family bonding time.
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Best of the Bay

Best of the Bay 2026 Editors’ Pick: San Francisco Trans March

Despite opportunistic politicos and police violence this year, the steadfast protest has proved that trans folks can win the fight.
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Culture

Grab discount early bird tickets to our big Triple Gala

On October 27, we celebrate 13 years of 48 Hills, 60 years of the Bay Guardian, and 52 years of Best of the Bay. Support us and party!
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Art

Kate Razo’s portraits are anything but by the book

From bookstores and breeding grounds to 'vaginacore acapella rap,' the painter pours life experience into her work.
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Food & Drink

Good Taste: Mexican favorite Al Pastor Papi ousted by triple rent increase

Miguel Escobedo's Union Square brick-and-mortar was part of the Vacant to Vibrant program—then the building was sold.
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Big Week

Big Week: Lowrider Parade, Open Studios, Haight Ashbury Street Fair, Dark Dolly…

Charlie Horse, Smuin Ballet, Greek Food Fest, Armenian Food Fest, Cut Chemist, Hot Laundry, more incredible things to do!
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Music

An extraordinary pianist plays her way through immigration limbo

Effectively exiled from Hong Kong after voicing dissent, and facing visa uncertainty here, Tin Yi Chelsea Wong still shares her art
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Best of the Bay

Best of the Bay 2026 Editors’ Pick: Artists’ Television Access

Find the most experimental, personal, and weirdest art in the city in this passionately incendiary Valencia Street storefront.
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Music

Under the Stars: Dig Erykah Badu and The Alchemist’s frequency directive

Plus: Train's Haight Street bar tribute, Thao is back with anthem and imperative, Gryph and Dave Aju vibe, more music
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Onstage

Drama Masks: The curtain falls at SF Opera

Plus: A giant cucumber enchants in 'Manning' and 'African Stew' captures Black American and Black African divide.
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Best of the Bay

Best of the Bay 2026 Editors’ Pick: Golden Thread Productions

In the shadow of war, the company devoted to staging complex MENA stories once again finds its work all too relevant.
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Best of the Bay

Best of the Bay 2026 Editors’ Pick: SCRAP SF

Beloved 50-year-old "Scroungers’ Center for Reusable Art Parts" has found a giant new home—and remains a bonanza for crafters and artists.
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Culture

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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Movies

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
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Music

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.
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Best of the Bay

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

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

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

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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Music Review

Review: The Breeders—and Castro Theatre—head into a new era

'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

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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Culture

Fall Festivals Preview: 10 fab fairs and fests to light up the season

Diwali jams, food raves, science celebrations, and the last of this year’s county fairs. Oh, and Godzilla.
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Food & Drink

Fall Food Preview: Fresh openings, classic comebacks, big mall glow-ups

Reasons to Rize Up, Meat Packers with buns, My Friend Fernando sets down roots, more steaming news and rumors
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Movies

Fall Film Preview: Flicks you can’t miss, from starry fests to hot local docs

Revived werewolves, Golden Gate Park trauma, a bitter Christmas, a social reckoning—and, of course, 'Bears in Hot Tubs'
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Culture

Cruising Chinatown: Classic car parade vroomed up community pride

Lion dancers and eight-year-old McLaren enthusiasts converged under the lanterns.
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Best of the Bay

Best of the Bay 2026 Editors’ Pick: Alysa’s Gold from Fentons Creamery

Triumphant Olympian Alysa Liu receives the sweetest tribute: her very own flavor at the beloved 132-year-old Oakland staple.
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Stage Review

Drama Masks: Killing My Lobster sinks its claws into ‘Hysterical Historium’

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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Music

Under the Stars: abracadabra summons spiky ’80s downtown funk magic

Plus: Daniel Villareal's dope jazz vibes, Thee Sinseers' sweet time portal, and an ode to the beloved Phone Booth
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Onstage

Fall Stage Preview: Grab a seat (or run for your life) at these 11 great local productions

Margaret Cho's punch-up, an immersive slasher, giant alien puppets, a bridge-spanning 'Lear,' a burlesque bonanza, much more
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Art

Fall Art Preview: 8 gallery and museum shows you simply must see

Sandow Birk's carceral Californian landscapes, Nexus Black Art Week's stunning breadth, Ha Chong-Hyun's singular style...
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Music

Fall Music Preview: 10 concerts to ring in autumn ears

Martin Luther McCoy, Kofy Brown, Jack White, Erykah Badu and The Alchemist—Bay 'summer' is back.
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Movies

Screen Grabs: Has the cinematic fantastical become banal?

Sci-fi overload in 'Hope.' Plus: A lost Joan Crawford, 'Twin Peaks' marathon, unnerving 'Militia,' topless 'Gandahar,' more big screen thrills
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Music

35 years in, Bratmobile revs up the power of riot grrrl

Drummer Molly Neuman on the draw of the underground scene, zines versus social media, and playing Bottom of the Hill before it closes.
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Music

The best Bay Area rap albums of 2026 (so far)

Trunk Boiz' epic return, Larry June's smooth cruising, an Avengers-style rap supergroup: Local hip-hop remains unstoppable.
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Stage Review

Drama Masks: A message of trans power delivered with operatic oomph

As SF Opera aims to cut its workers' pay, Opera Parallèle celebrated resistance with 'Revolution is Just the Beginning.'
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Art

Luis E. Garcia’s paintings weave a vital connection to his Pipil roots

A CCSF class in Mesoamerican art history opened his eyes to Indigenous cultures, and sparked his own journey.
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Big Week

BIG WEEK: Zinefest, Bizerkley, Hiero Day, Free Shakespeare, BART Speedrun…

'Frankenstein' goes heavy metal, Samara Joy, Bikini Kill, English Beat, 'Buddy,' Bloghaus, Ensambles Ballet Folklórico, more to do!
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Best of the Bay

Best of the Bay 2026 Editors’ Pick: Theatre Bay Area

50-year-old arts org helps the local show scene survive and stay accessible—especially with Bay Area Theatre Week.
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Movies

Ficks’ Picks guide to CROSSROADS fest’s eerie experiments, fresh local voices

SF Cinematheque's annual avant-garde bonanza is haunted by graveyard perversions, pole dance ruminations, spooky homes.
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Music

Free jams and ‘Forever Grateful’ with Grahame Lesh & Friends

With a musical blast, the Grateful Dead scion opens part two of a sprawling exhibit dedicated to the band's memory.
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