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DCCC chair won’t step down—and can utterly avoid accountability

There appears to be no process to recall an elected member of a party central committee.

News + Politics Tim Redmond - October 13, 2026

Screen Grabs: Green and UN film fests land at a raw moment for humanity

Plus: A feast of global vampire flicks, a revamped return of 'The Devils,' 'Deathgasm II: Goremaggedeon,' more movies

Movies Dennis Harvey - October 13, 2026

Best of the Bay 2026 Editors’ Pick: Tarpey-Schwed LGBT Families Children’s Book Collection

There's never been a better time to celebrate the history of queer stories for kiddos!

Best of the Bay Lou Fancher - October 13, 2026

60 years of formidable bailaores: Theatre Flamenco’s milestone flourish

With all-star 'De Ayer a Hoy,' the groundbreaking troupe celebrates more than half a century of dancing to its own rhythm.

Dance Aimée Ts'ao - October 12, 2026

Culture

At Sui Generis, 20 years of fierce looks and immigrant vision

Joshua Rotter - October 12, 2026

Miguel Lopez and Gabriel Yanez’s designer consignment boutique has become a dynamic cultural hub in a changing city.

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Come to our big Triple Gala and save local journalism (the fun way)!

Marke B. - October 12, 2026

Live entertainment, local bites, great cocktails, and tons of elbow-rubbing on October 27 at El Rio club.

The Agenda

School Board to consider plans that would increase inequality in student enrollment

Tim Redmond - October 11, 2026

'Neighborhood schools' are a great idea—unless you have radical economic inequality among neighborhoods. That's The Agenda for Oct. 11-18

Best of the Bay

Best of the Bay 2026 Editors’ Pick: Golden State Valkyries

John-Paul Shiver - October 11, 2026

Fresh WNBA expansion team hits the finals in their second season—and sparks a wellspring of Violet Pride from Ballhalla Stans.

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Best of the Bay 2026 Editors’ Pick: Far Out Gallery

Emily Wilson - October 11, 2026

Perched amid the mists of Outer Sunset, a plucky space opens the doors of the art world to creatives in need.

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Art Review

In ‘Character Development,’ personae made of monsters, makeup, and dark magic

Genevieve Quick - October 10, 2026

Kadist and Minnesota Street Projects team up for an exhilarating video show that examines layers of self.

Music

Imperial Teen: ‘We refuse not to be hot’

Joshua Rotter - October 10, 2026

With 'All Over You,' the indie pop heroes show they're still playful, restless, and frequently horny, three decades in.

Opinion

OPINION: It’s all about male power

Sasha Cuttler - October 9, 2026

Lurie, Wiener, and Mandelman should be required to listen to anybody who would like to tell them how it feels to be deep-faked, mocked, and sexually harassed

Big Week

BIG WEEK: Psyched! Fest, Other Minds, Sex Pistols, High on Fire, Electric Fields…

Marke B. - October 9, 2026

Final Girl, Unseen Visions, Oklava Cafe, Derya Yildirim, Assimilation, Never After Dark, more to do!

Food & Drink

Good Taste: Firenectar is a chef’s secret weapon

Tamara Palmer - October 8, 2026

A flavor-bombed pie with Tony’s Pizza highlights Emari Stevens’ new hot honey.

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Campaign Trail

District 8 supe race: The plot thickens

Tim Redmond - October 8, 2026

Big Tech PAC is looking for ways to help Yekutiel win, even after he dropped out

Best of the Bay

Welcome to Best of the Bay 2026!

Marke B. - October 8, 2026

Thousands of you voted in dozens of categories, now it's time to see who won our 52nd annual Readers' Poll

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Best of the Bay 2026: City Living Winners

Marke B. - October 8, 2026

Best Street Fair, Best Night Market, Best Tattoo Parlor, Best Yoga Studio, Best Gym, Best Hotel, more

Best of the Bay

Best of the Bay 2026: Food & Drink Winners

Marke B. - October 8, 2026

Best Burrito, Best Dive Bar, Best Best Pizza, Best Brunch, Best Date Restaurant, Best Sports Bar, more

Best of the Bay

Best of the Bay 2026: Arts & Nightlife Winners

Marke B. - October 8, 2026

Best Cinema, Best Live Music Venue, Best Drag Show, Best Strip Club, Best Karaoke, Best Comedy Club, more

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