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A Luddite AI that self-destructs? Why not?

'End Times' and a 21st Century version of a 19th Century phenomenon

Humor Joel Schechter - September 24, 2026

Why won’t the media call a lie a lie?

Trump and RFK, Jr. constantly and deliberately spew falsehoods. We know this, they know this—why doesn't the press?

Media Bruce Mirken - September 24, 2026

Good Taste: Summer’s gone—but it left us great cafes

A quartet of exceptional new spots where you can linger over coffee, pastries, and perhaps some great art in the making.

Food & Drink Tamara Palmer - September 24, 2026

Drama Masks: There’s a flesh-eating alien plant inside the queer theater!

'Little Shop of Horrors' comes to NCTC. Plus: Long live the DNA Lounge parklet, a true and trusty survivor.

Stage Review Charles Lewis III - September 24, 2026

Best of the Bay

Best of the Bay 2026 Editors’ Pick: Tablehopper

Tamara Palmer - September 24, 2026

20 years in, still white-hot local food & drink newsletter gives you all the scoop—two scoops, even—on culinary dish.

Big Week

BIG WEEK: Dolly Day, Folsom Parties, 924 Gilman Benefit, Kevin Powell, Laurie Anderson…

Marke B. - September 24, 2026

'King Lear,' Boof x Squish, Buzzed Lightbeer, Sake Day, 'The History of Concrete,' SFEMF, more great things to do!

Arts + Culture

With new incarnation, stoner doom metal legends Sleep sail on

Daniel Bromfield - September 23, 2026

Tipping its hat to Rush on 'Hempispheres' LP, the San Jose-rooted outfit now boasts Melvins and Void members.

Art

Inspired by Maren Hassinger’s work, BAMPFA community bonds on paper

Emily Wilson - September 23, 2026

Knotting and twisting, Julia Goodman leads workshops that celebrate a luminous living artist.

Onstage

Best of the Bay 2026 Editors’ Pick: Qu’in de la Noche

Charles Lewis III - September 23, 2026

The Dark Siren of San Francisco stuns with burlesque production chops—and ability to render calls for justice undeniably hot.

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Music

Under the Stars: We almost lost Eli’s Mile High Club

John-Paul Shiver - September 23, 2026

East Bay players weigh in on the jeopardized venue's importance. Plus, BALTHVS psychs out and Perennial sveltes up.

Movies

Screen Grabs: Local auteur JP Allen stays offbeat, indie, and frisky

Dennis Harvey - September 23, 2026

Plus: Brazilian Film Fest, Another Other Cinema oddity, an ode to concrete, 'Viktor' in Ukraine, 'Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!'

News + Politics

Supes reject PG&E’s latest attempt to delay public power—but where is Lurie?

Tim Redmond - September 22, 2026

The mayor will soon name a PUC general manager, who will need to stand up to PG&E. The future of clean, cheap municipal power hangs in the balance

Music

Live Shots: El Trí brought glittering rock en español power to San Jose

D.A. Mission - September 22, 2026

Mexico City rockeros delivered on a 50-year legacy of rebellious chords.

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Marke B. - September 22, 2026

Sponsor our annual celebration on October 27 and help us keep local news independent and human-driven!

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Music

Gaza’s MC Abdul on life in the Bay—and a debut album that maps his journey

D'Andre Ball - September 22, 2026

Palestinian rapper learned English listening to Tupac. Now he's dropping 'Day by Day, Shway Shway' on SF's EMPIRE label

Dance

Popping with hip-hop history, Bounce Back looks to the future of the session

Kevin Madrigal - September 22, 2026

Inclusivity-minded dance and party crew celebrates its second anniversary, big boom-bap and local culture-bearers in tow.

Best of the Bay

Best of the Bay 2026 Editors’ Pick: Brucato Spirits

Adrian Spinelli - September 22, 2026

Can a bitter liqueur spark a love affair? The local distillery's brilliant amaro releases will definitely spice up your cocktails

Campaign Trail

The oligarch, charter school, and GOP ally money behind the attacks on Connie Chan

Tim Redmond - September 21, 2026

Abundant Future is funding the hit pieces. Here's who is funding that PAC

Music

Review: Bratmobile incited thrashing riot grrrl adoration at Bottom of the Hill

Angelique Persails - September 21, 2026

A time was had—with surprise guest from San Bruno's punk past and copious Tiger Trap tributes.

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