Featured

‘Steve Reich at 90’ honors a minimalist master who still brings ‘continuous joy’

Conductor Brad Lubman leads an all-star tribute to the composer of 'some of the most transcendent music ever written'

Music Marke B. - October 22, 2026

OPINION: Why professional journalists are opposing Proposition A

The measure would weaken the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force, and the public's access to records

Opinion Richard Knee - October 21, 2026

State workers hold one-day strike

Their contract expired June 30. The state won't even consider their proposals

Labor Brady Middlebrook - October 21, 2026

Kids dive into the wondrous world of dance at ODC’s ‘Family Matters’

The series weaves performance, discussion, and demonstration into a joyful access point for tomorrow's arts patrons.

Dance Skylar Wolff - October 21, 2026

Stage Review

Drama Masks: ‘Every Saturday Night’ buzzes with complexities of Black gentrification

Charles Lewis III - October 21, 2026

SFBATCO's latest punches upwards at sell-out politicos and smug bougie folk, while celebrating Fillmore's jazz legacy.

Featured

Shamann Walton, Nato Green team up for comedy at our big party!

Marke B. - October 21, 2026

Our Oct. 27 Triple Gala continues to bring on the heat, with two of the city's favorites bringing laughs and high spirits.

Best of the Bay

Best of the Bay 2026 Editors’ Pick: Combo Tezeta

John-Paul Shiver - October 21, 2026

Get drenched—or just slightly micro-dosed—in powerful psychedelic cumbia from this incredible Oakland outfit.

Art

Mary W.D. Graham explores the prism of Black beauty—and the burden of colorism

Mary Corbin - October 21, 2026

'Once I see her, the painting is finished,' says North Beach portraitist, who digs into fraught subjects like 'the paper bag test.'

Music

Posthumous ‘staggering explosion’ from emcee P.E.A.C.E. is released at last

John-Paul Shiver - October 20, 2026

Freestyle Fellowship legend recorded with SF producer Romanowski over 13 years; proceeds will benefit his kids.

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Best of the Bay

Best of the Bay 2026 Editors’ Pick: Bosco

Adrian Spinelli - October 20, 2026

New 140-seat Italian restaurant in SoMa feels astonishingly intimate, with innovative yet homey dishes straight from Mother Nature.

Movies

Bloodsuckers ran amok at International Vampire Film Festival

Dhruv Baronia - October 20, 2026

Garlic from Gilroy, plastic-fanged goths, spooky films from all over the world: Balboa Theater gave vamp fans plenty to sink their teeth into.

Movies

Screen Grabs: SF Latino Film Fest finds a happy place in heavy times

Dennis Harvey - October 20, 2026

Plus: Horny fairy tale triumph 'Wicker,' powerful immigrant doc 'One in a Million,' Cannes-winner 'Fjord,' more new movies

Featured

Our gala heats up with Chile Lindo empanadas, Latin tunes from DJ Lizzy al Toque

Marke B. - October 19, 2026

Get your tickets now for October 27: Our annual community party helps save local journalism, the fun way!

News + Politics

Here’s what the supes ought to be asking the mayor

Tim Redmond - October 19, 2026

Tech worker horrors, Money to fight ICE, data centers, affordable housing: What a missed opportunity Tuesday's meeting will be.

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Opinion

Opinion: Why labor supports Connie Chan for Congress

Larry Mazzola Jr., Mike Casey and Kim Tavaglione - October 19, 2026

Local unions aren't always in agreement on politics—but they agree on this election

Music

Raucous electronic artist Tricky FM knows you’re shocked

Leah Isobel - October 19, 2026

Talking spiky girl energy, cum circle crowdwork, new LP 'Twin Star Fantasy,' so much more with rising beatmaker

Art

Best of the Bay 2026 Editors’ Pick: Luis Felipe Chávez

Emily Wilson - October 19, 2026

The artist showed us just how US and Mexico relate on a monumental scale—now he's turning his gaze to colonial power structure.

Music

Live Shots: Danny Elfman delivered raging rock spiked with a Halloween fave at the Masonic

Danny Acosta - October 19, 2026

Lovable former Oingo Boingo frontman and cinematic soundtrack master went gonzo with his heavy side.

Best of the Bay

Best of the Bay 2026 Editors’ Pick: Rize Up Bakery

Tamara Palmer - October 19, 2026

Black-owned, SF-based, perfect sourdough loaves and boules from baker Azikiwee Anderson—now available in his own cafe.

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Featured

‘Steve Reich at 90’ honors a minimalist master who still brings ‘continuous joy’

OPINION: Why professional journalists are opposing Proposition A

State workers hold one-day strike

Kids dive into the wondrous world of dance at ODC’s ‘Family Matters’

Drama Masks: ‘Every Saturday Night’ buzzes with complexities of Black gentrification

Shamann Walton, Nato Green team up for comedy at our big party!

Best of the Bay 2026 Editors’ Pick: Combo Tezeta

Mary W.D. Graham explores the prism of Black beauty—and the burden of colorism

Posthumous ‘staggering explosion’ from emcee P.E.A.C.E. is released at last

Best of the Bay 2026 Editors’ Pick: Bosco

Bloodsuckers ran amok at International Vampire Film Festival

Screen Grabs: SF Latino Film Fest finds a happy place in heavy times

Our gala heats up with Chile Lindo empanadas, Latin tunes from DJ Lizzy al Toque

Here’s what the supes ought to be asking the mayor

Opinion: Why labor supports Connie Chan for Congress

Raucous electronic artist Tricky FM knows you’re shocked

Best of the Bay 2026 Editors’ Pick: Luis Felipe Chávez

Live Shots: Danny Elfman delivered raging rock spiked with a Halloween fave at the Masonic

Best of the Bay 2026 Editors’ Pick: Rize Up Bakery

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