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Arts + Culture

High Sierra Fest still grooves, now moves within easier reach of the Bay

Now in Grass Valley, the 34-year-old family-friendly blast boasts a stellar musical lineup for full immersion or just a daytime dip.
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Under the Stars: Oakland post-punks Marbled Eye grip with ‘Forever’

Plus: TEED's clever pre-game, Panic Shack go tits out, Karen Nyame KG's UK Funky swing, Facta's no flimflam, more music
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Screen Grabs: Need a bracing dose of gumption? ‘Ask E. Jean’

The 'eccentric personality' who sued Trump and won. Plus: vivid 'Maddie's Secret,' poppy 'Peter Asher,' retro 'Rose of Nevada'
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Drama Masks: A Golden Thread wending from war to Bard

Very queer 'As You Like It,' taut and intimate 'Arab Spring,' and protest-minded 'I C U (I See You)' all had one thing in common.
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LGBTQ

Ultimate Pride Guide 2026: No strikes, all homies

Marke B. -
30+ choice events that will send you over the rainbow, into the streets, and onto the dance floors—nothing foul about it.
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Movies

Who is she? Comedian John Early holds the key to ‘Maddie’s Secret’

Pam Grady -
'I could take a women's picture-type TV-movie narrative and inject it with a Paul Verhoeven kind of intensity,' says filmmaker.
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LGBTQ

Dyke March rally shrinks—but still roars

Marke B. -
Pride Saturday gathering moves out of Dolores Park and onto street to cut down on expenses, but there'll be radical politics aplenty.
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Lit

New novel ‘Midnight, at the War’ grapples with journalistic truth after 9/11

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Devi S. Laskar's latest sweeps its reporter-protagonist across the world and deep into thorny, resonant questions.
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Contest

Win a ticket to the ‘Hunky Jesus’ doc at Frameline this Friday

Marke B. -
The annual wild, fabulously controversial SF Easter tradition finally gets its close-up at Castro Theater. Here's how to enter.
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Music

Melodramatic and defiantly eclectic, Oakland’s AroMa whips up sonic tornadoes

Leah Isobel -
'I’m gonna kick the door down, you know what I’m saying? Here’s every genre! Here’s every sound!'
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Featured

Harvey Milk Club joins 48 Hills for FREE Pride kick-off party this Wednesday!

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Join us at Lookout Bar in The Castro 6pm-10pm for dancing, drag, special guests—and a sweet pulled pork + veggie menu.
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Art

Esteban Samayoa’s art reflects deep love for—and survival of—East Bay community

Mary Corbin -
'I’ll do all I can to create work that inspires a message of togetherness,' says airbrush and charcoal artist.
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Sports

Bay Area firefighters hit sunny streets for stickball Olympics

Emma Garcia -
20-year tradition filled North Beach with smiles, smack of balls, and players from San Mateo, Alameda County, and SF.
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Music

Under the Stars: A house music master takes us back to Zanzibar

John-Paul Shiver -
... and a techno originator flies us to Tokyo. Plus: New foamboy, Omar remixed, Broken Social Scene's tender missives, more
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Food & Drink

Good Taste: New frozen treat shops are ready for SF summer

Tamara Palmer -
Spoons up for old-fashioned scoops, Japanese soft serve, and Chinese froyo.
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Movies

‘Girls Like Girls’ like Hayley Kiyoko

Pam Grady -
From a music video to a YA book to now a movie, the first-time director has blown up her story of young queer love and discovery.
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What To Do

Pullin’ Pork for Pride returns to The Castro!

Marke B. -
Free and fabulous! Our annual fundraiser and Pride party is back with dancing, drag, drinks, and a hot pulled pork (and veggie!) menu.
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Music

Dirty queens done dirt cheap: GayC/DC hits with queer ‘refresh’ of classic rockers

Joshua Rotter -
'We're just getting up there and blowing it out,' says renowned Pride Fest act, who count Rob Halford and Sebastian Bach as fans.
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Stage Review

Drama Masks: Love will literally tear us apart

Charles Lewis III -
Greek classics 'Bacchae' from Bard Theatre and 'Elektra' at SF Opera prove bloody and loud. Plus: Gay Men's Chorus did Dolly.
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