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Maya Fuji’s luminous paintings conjure ‘uncanny coexistence’ with spiritual realm

'I like to show how cultures can sometimes overlap, like decorative nail art,' says Japanese American artist.
Art Mary Corbin -
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Under the Stars: Debut from Richmond’s Pateka calls on Bay Area experimental legacy

Plus: The Fillmore sticks it to a storied history, bastiengoat's prime genre-shifting, and an ode to 'Alien: Earth.'
Music John-Paul Shiver -
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Best of the Bay 2025 Editors’ Pick: Double Cross Trail

A 14-plus-mile trek from Fort Funston to Pier 23 provides a chance to 'get away'—while reveling in hometown beauty.
Arts + Culture Nicole Gluckstern -
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The Engardio recall, Yimby urbanist elitism, and the next step in SF politics

Is there a potential alliance around growth and development that brings together a broad range of voters?
News + Politics Tim Redmond -
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Lit

Writer Michael Luo is ready for the happy ending

Emily Wilson -
'Strangers in the Land' author shares what his deeply researched book on Chinese immigration history has in common with 'KPop Demon Hunters.'
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Culture

Folsom 2025 brings Twisted Windows, joyful gates, a continually expanding Playground

Joshua Rotter -
Four of the kinky fair's players take us behind the juicy scenes (and history) of this year's fetish fest.
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Food & Drink

Good Taste: Portola Music Fest promises a Pokémon bowl, dirrty drinks—and no lines

Tamara Palmer -
Quaffable highlights for this weekend's bayside blowout, including the debut of beloved Saigon Sandwich
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Culture

Puff: Sampling the best of blooms at a streamlined Hall of Flowers

Dan Karkoska -
Pros know the preeminent NorCal cannabis expo is the spot for sampling the year's hot buds.
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Stage Review

Drama Masks: At Z Space, a flashback to the day that was much too much

Charles Lewis III -
'The Day the Sky Turned Orange,' plus 'The Reservoir''s ensemble work, and femmes rise in 'Indecent.'
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Opinion

The Engardio recall and the failure of conservative politics in SF

Dean Preston -
In the first test of the new 'moderates' and their policies, the voters said, 'no thanks.'
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Big Week

BIG WEEK: Artists against Project 2025, Flower Piano, Low Rider Parade, Shakira Tribute Dinner…

Marke B. -
...Portola Fest, Ron Carter, Kim Anh, Pauly D, Pino Palladino, Cheryl Dunye's favorite flicks and more to do!
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Elections

Voters recall Engardio, by huge margin

Tim Redmond -
Now it's up to Lurie to appoint a D4 supe—and it won't be an easy choice
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Movies

Screen Grabs: Psychedelic bro love swirls in ‘Lemurian Candidate’

Dennis Harvey -
Plus: Studio 8 Film Festival celebrates work from dearly departed Art Institute, Cheryl Dunye at BAMPFA, more releases.
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Arts + Culture

Best of the Bay 2025 Editors’ Pick: Dani Offline

John-Paul Shiver -
No wonder she's been featured at Noise Pop—this nouveau hip-hop vibe merchant isn't faking a thing.
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Art

Mel Odom’s kaleidoscopic queer eye drew stunning art through AIDS

Race Bannon -
New short film aims to capture turbulent milieu and indelible imagery of New York artist and dollmaker.
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Contest

Win a pair of tickets to Portola Night Show: Prospa

Marke B. -
Deep EDM groove duo take over the Midway for Portola satellite show Fri/19—here's how to get in.
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Elections

We will probably know Tuesday evening if Sup. Joel Engardio keeps his seat

Tim Redmond -
Early results could tell the tale—and if the D4 supe is out, what will Lurie do?
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Art

After 51 years of welcoming visitors in, SF Open Studios is gazing outwards

Lou Fancher -
Executive director Shamsher Virk continues to be 'incredibly impressed' by artists in a boom-and-bust creative city.
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Culture

Scrub your face with Peaches Christ

Marke B. -
Horror drag icon's new Madame Peaches soaps may not wash away your sins, but you'll still feel fresh as Rosemary's baby.
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