Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Arts + Culture

Sculptor Stephanie Robison’s tactile wonders call out ‘squeeze me’

Provocatively melding stone and soft materials into playful polymorphs, the Oakland artist hopes to spark 'the ability to think differently'
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48 Hills wins 9 California Journalism Awards—thanks to our generous readers!

Continuing our Division 7 streak with first place nods in Fine Arts Writing and Video Journalism, plus Health Reporting, Music Writing wins, more
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Live Shots: Metric rode the indie sleaze revival to a triumphant return

Old World underground, here we are now: nostalgic anthems, smudged mascara, black tights from Canadian synth stalwarts.
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Screen Grabs: Famous artists choose their favorite flick (and you can watch)

Fraenkel Film Fest links visual arts. Plus: sexy-synthy 'Onda Nova,' poet Mary Oliver doc, Turkish mystery 'Burning Days,' more movies
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Music

Under the Stars: Oakland’s Satya hits hard and deep with Kodachrome debut ‘Yellow House’

John-Paul Shiver -
Plus: Jared Mattson and Ruban Nielson bring liminal sounds to Cafe du Nord, Wewantsounds heralds Hadley Caliman, RIP James Blood Ulmer, more.
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Big Week

BIG WEEK: SF Mime Troupe, Fillmore Jazz Fest, Future of Us, Destiny Muhammad…

Marke B. -
UGHmerica the Beautiful, World Cup at the Chapel, Sweater Funk, Limitless Film Series, Ralph's Coffee, Todd Terje, more to do!
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Movies

Screen Grabs: On America’s birthday, a scathing oligarch slapdown returns

Dennis Harvey -
'Citizen Kane' rides again. Plus: Julie Carmen's colorful career, hilarious 'She's the He,' a Studio Ghibli legend, more movies
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Stage Review

Drama Masks: Send in the clowns, they’re already here

Charles Lewis III -
Circus Bella sticks to thrilling formula while adding new tricks, making a statement without flipping into politics.
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Transportation

All aboard the ‘Goal Rush’: SFMTA hops on World Cup fever with local watch parties

Alan Chazaro -
Catch soccer with the sea lions or grab a brew at a local pub—for prizes—as public transport whisks you from game to game.
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Music

Percussion wizard Carlos Niño feels a sparkling transition

John-Paul Shiver -
Improvisational player-composer has been everywhere lately, holding 'space' as a visionary jazz wave pushes through.
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Good Taste

Good Taste: Summer’s delicious coming attractions

Tamara Palmer -
Turkish delights, fresh food halls, exciting expansions—and some old favorites return to the scene.
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Opinion

Politicians know they’ll get booed at Trans March; harassment from cops is real issue

Gabriel Haaland -
Officials like Wiener are always confronted at radical event. But why did SFPD show overwhelming force at march and party?
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Music

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

Marke B. -
Now in Grass Valley, the 34-year-old family-friendly blast boasts a stellar lineup for full immersion or just a daytime dip.
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Music

Under the Stars: Oakland post-punks Marbled Eye grip with ‘Forever’

John-Paul Shiver -
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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Movie Reviews

Screen Grabs: Need a bracing dose of gumption? ‘Ask E. Jean’

Dennis Harvey -
The 'eccentric personality' who sued Trump and won. Plus: vivid 'Maddie's Secret,' poppy 'Peter Asher,' retro 'Rose of Nevada'
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Stage Review

Drama Masks: A Golden Thread wending from war to Bard

Charles Lewis III -
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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