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William Kentridge’s latest monumental work takes on Africa in World War I

'We found a physical spasm in the body that reflects a spasm of history,' says artist of 'The Head & The Load'

Onstage Lou Fancher - November 11, 2026

Painter Kara Maria embeds biodiversity’s plight in swirling, multi-hued explosions

For over a decade, she's tucked a threatened species into works created at a Miraloma Park studio.

Art Mary Corbin - November 11, 2026

Homelessness? Evictions? Not the mayor’s priority

But thanking a billionaire who got rich from illegal conversion of apartments to hotel rooms? Sure.

News + Politics Tim Redmond - November 10, 2026

‘I loved it!’ SF Trans Film Fest’s Shawna Virago picks her 5 fave trans/queer movies

From 'Bambi' to 'The Queen,' 29th annual showcase's artistic director lays out the flicks that forged her vision.

Movies Marke B. - November 10, 2026

Promotion

Grab a free pass to see Andrew Scott in ‘Elsinore’

Marke B. - November 10, 2026

See the inspirational true story of a stricken actor in the 1980s taking on Shakespeare's greatest role in this new movie.

Opinion

AI has made applying for jobs impossible—and it’s harming us all

Brian McConnell - November 9, 2026

But there may be an easy fix if we're prepared to go back to the real world, writes a longtime tech industry worker.

Dance

Old Way vogue for an ancestor: International Hip Hop DanceFest honors Rashad Soul Nubian

Kristen Cosby - November 9, 2026

28th edition includes choreographer Aalign's tribute to local legend, among dance performances from Tokyo to CDMX.

News + Politics

Some good news for SF progressives: The public bank measure is winning

Ian Firstenberg - November 9, 2026

Prop. B victory represents a huge step toward reimagining municipal finance

Contest

Win tickets to L7, Headache, Manic Street Preachers

Marke B. - November 9, 2026

We've got a pair of tickets to give away to each of these awesome upcoming shows—here's how to enter.

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Movies

Crave a shot of offbeat vision? SF Underground Short Film Fest delivers

Dhruv Baronia - November 9, 2026

Media Meltdown's daylong bonanza of mayhem and poignancy (with a little smut thrown in) sustains a beloved local tradition.

The Agenda

The legacy of the late, great Harry Britt, who would not have backed Scott Wiener …

Tim Redmond - November 8, 2026

Plus: Homeless count soars, protecting hotel workers, and what will the mayor do about Crocker Amazon Park? That's The Agenda for Nov. 8-15

News + Politics

Planning Commission rejects plan to save low income people from displacement

Tim Redmond - November 8, 2026

Chen bill would make sure housing demolitions don't eliminate affordable housing. Mayoral appointees say no.

Music

From dance club to sex club, Soft Cell cheers on the freaks one final time

Joshua Rotter - November 7, 2026

With 'Danceteria' tour, Marc Almond waves goodbye to seminal synth act after partner Dave Ball's passing last year.

Music

Live Shots: Psyched! Fest’s punk venom, shoegaze haze, and indie majesty

Angelique Persails - November 7, 2026

DIIV, 60 Juno, Frankie and the Witch Fingers brought the noise at impeccably curated indie series.

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Dance

With a Hi-NRG burst, ‘On the Floor’ dives again into queer nightlife and the AIDS crisis

Brendan McHugh - November 6, 2026

Maria Silk and Théophylle Dcx's revamped dance piece returns, radiating fresh energy and spectral links.

Onstage

Taylor Mac’s queer songbook is built to last

Emily Wilson - November 5, 2026

Stage icon's one-night splash at Curran Theatre promises heart-first resistance for a too-tough world.

News + Politics

Mayor Lurie has a big problem

Tim Redmond - November 5, 2026

The voters gave him everything he wanted. Now he has to govern with no excuses

Festival

Día de Muertos in Mexico City lit up with axolotls, zombies, and a giant Catrina

Jon Bauer and Patty Riek - November 5, 2026

Another world's worth of creative costumes, colorful expression, community spirit at capital's sprawling celebration

Culture

Watch: Día de los Muertos brought a deep message to the Mission

Emma Garcia - November 5, 2026

45th annual procession and ofrenda display reinforced grassroots origin and continuation of cultural tradition.

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Featured

William Kentridge’s latest monumental work takes on Africa in World War I

Painter Kara Maria embeds biodiversity’s plight in swirling, multi-hued explosions

Homelessness? Evictions? Not the mayor’s priority

‘I loved it!’ SF Trans Film Fest’s Shawna Virago picks her 5 fave trans/queer movies

Grab a free pass to see Andrew Scott in ‘Elsinore’

AI has made applying for jobs impossible—and it’s harming us all

Old Way vogue for an ancestor: International Hip Hop DanceFest honors Rashad Soul Nubian

Some good news for SF progressives: The public bank measure is winning

Win tickets to L7, Headache, Manic Street Preachers

Crave a shot of offbeat vision? SF Underground Short Film Fest delivers

The legacy of the late, great Harry Britt, who would not have backed Scott Wiener …

Planning Commission rejects plan to save low income people from displacement

From dance club to sex club, Soft Cell cheers on the freaks one final time

Live Shots: Psyched! Fest’s punk venom, shoegaze haze, and indie majesty

With a Hi-NRG burst, ‘On the Floor’ dives again into queer nightlife and the AIDS crisis

Taylor Mac’s queer songbook is built to last

Mayor Lurie has a big problem

Día de Muertos in Mexico City lit up with axolotls, zombies, and a giant Catrina

Watch: Día de los Muertos brought a deep message to the Mission

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