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Jon Bauer and Patty Riek

Jon Bauer and Patty Riek
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Onstage

Live Shots: ‘Finnegan’s Wake’ summons Irish ghosts to SF Mint

Immersive 13th Floor Theater production draws on epic James Joyce novel and folk music for complex family drama.
Onstage

Live Shots: Circus Bella brings warm cheer (and super stunts)

Local troupe's latest show "Starlight: Winter Circus Spectacular" is unadulterated expression of joy and flexibility.
Festival

Live Shots: Dickens Fair 2025 takes the plum cake—just watch for the squirrel

Vast annual Christmas extravaganza at Cow Palace recreates Victorian London, and comes with a furry friend.
Music

Live Shots: A glamorous trip back to the 1930s with Alex Mendham and his Orchestra

The Peacock Ballroom filled with tip-top dancers and nostalgic standards, in a tribute to NBC broadcaster Anson Weeks.
Music

Live Shots: Woe to those who missed Matt Berninger’s introspective solo set at Bimbo’s

The National frontman seemed to loose a more brooding—yet grateful—side.
Nightlife

Live Shots: Dark whimsy and baroque frivolity at 2025 Edwardian Ball

Edward Gorey's spirit haunted the artful affair, which took inspiration from his pop-up book—adding some SF energy.
Stage Review

Live Shots: ‘The Lost Inn’ envelops audience in noir faerie intrigue

Site-specific production at The SF Mint makes it clear why immersive events are having a moment.
Performance

Live Shots: Circus Something dove into the solstice with ‘The Longest Night’

Tantalizing sword dancing, angelic striptease, aerial artwork filled a monochromatic tribute to the season with color.
Culture

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

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

Poetry, Conspiracies, and much great music at SF Leonard Cohen Festival

Fifth annual gathering explored the great Canadian singer and writer's motifs of love and brokenness after very hard week.
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