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Thursday, December 11, 2025

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Arts + Culture

BIG WEEK: Black Holiday Market, Drag Queen Story Hour, Psychedelic Puppets, Tiny Chef…

Spanish Harlem Orchestra, G|O|D|W|A|F|F|L|E||N|O|I|S|E||P|A|N|C|A|K|E|S, Bored Lord, 'My Undesirable Friends,' more to do
Big Week Marke B. -
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Screen Grabs: On the lam with excellent ‘The Secret Agent’

Plus: Harrowing account of Russian press crackdown in 'My Undesirable Friends' and gay rural Indian romance in 'Cactus Pears'
Movie Reviews Dennis Harvey -
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Drama Masks: Joy to ‘The Golden Girls,’ the ladies reign

They're back and full of cheer. Plus: 'Amalia y la vida de las cosas' weaves a Wonderland from humble materials.
Stage Review Charles Lewis III -
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Our hyperlocal, last-minute, super-cute gift guide has you covered

Who needs the Internet when you've got these awesome local gifts at hand, perfect for parties or presents.
Culture Marke B. -
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Food & Drink

Good Taste: Michael Mina can keep a secret

Tamara Palmer -
New PABU-Chan sake tasting room is lowkey, with undisclosed bento boxes from heaven.
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Food & Drink

Michael Mina’s grand and savory return to Union Square

Marke B. -
The classic SF chef's Bourbon Steak comes with plenty of meaty buzz—but don't skip the pasta.
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Music

Under the Stars: Band of the moment chokecherry gets a glow up

John-Paul Shiver -
Plus: RIP Jimmy Cliff, Momoko Gill's massive debut, K-Lone's radiant house, La Luz gets 'Extra,' Davia Schendel crashes, more
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Music

‘Mood Swings’ crooner Mario: ‘San Francisco has always been supportive of R&B’

Joshua Rotter -
The singer talks to us about his new release, whose title pays homage to a time 'when R&B was in your favorite movies.'
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Stage Review

Drama Masks: A visceral crawl through our wild moment in ‘weird inkling’

Charles Lewis III -
With poignant hullaballoo, Keith Hennessy and Circo Zero literally tore it up at the figure it out dance festival.
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Music

Fred Again surprised SF with ecstatic ‘USB002’ set—yes, in this economy

Andrew Brobst -
Cameras down, hands up, bangers on deck at the UK favorite's Cow Palace reveal. It may have been worth selling that kidney
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Music

Win tickets to Dillinger Escape Plan, Tape B, Ranger Trucco, MYD

Marke B. -
Go see a banging show on us. Here's how to enter.
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Lit

At Zinn Fair, Steve Martinot connects police brutality to US fascism’s rise

Andy Gillis -
SFSU Instructor Emeritus has written several books on racism and police; he'll speak at social justice gathering.
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Big Week

BIG WEEK: Emory Douglas, Miss Major, Golden Girls, Glitterbox, Gumby’s Junk…

Marke B. -
Recombinant Fest, Peter Pan, '1000 Whispers from Our Future,' 'Kill Bill,' Mariah Carey Drag Brunch, 'Cabaret,' more to do!
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Movies

Screen Grabs: ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ rolls onto big screens

Dennis Harvey -
Plus: Librarians, feminists, prophets, poets, Plastic Man, Kurosawa, an uncut 'Kill Bill,' and 300-minute 'Castration Movie.'
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Music

Under the Stars: Fresh new music nods to wrap up your year

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Bandcamp Friday picks, Tortoise returns, the Beatles' latest, '80s Japanese swagger, SFJAZZ and Castro 2026 lineups.
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Food & Drink

Good Taste: A wily peek at new Japanese cafe Wild Fox

Tamara Palmer -
Vacant to Vibrant spot from SPRO Coffee Lab owners stars marvelous vegan takikomi onigiri and Matcha Mango Shizuku.
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Promotion

Score a free pass to new movie ‘Song Sung Blue’

Marke B. -
We've got 20 passes to give away to a preview screening of Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson's new movie—but act fast
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Festival

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

Jon Bauer and Patty Riek -
Vast annual Christmas extravaganza at Cow Palace recreates Victorian London, and comes with a furry friend.
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Food & Drink

Warming winter’s chill at Merkado, with bright Mexican twists

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Technicolor ensalada, smoking Do Epic $h!t cocktails, and a pozole to die for at the inviting South Beach spot.
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