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Grab a free pass to see new doc ‘Lorne’

Catch a behind-the-scenes look at the legendary 'Saturday Night Live' producer—but act fast!

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With New Works Festival, Lenora Lee Dance opens doors to radical voices

Seven diverse dance-makers premiere pieces exploring nuanced empowerment, quiet observation, immersive healing, more

Dance Aimée Ts'ao - April 7, 2026

What’s up at the Black Cat? Great jazz, for one

The TL joint treads in the giant steps of the legendary Blackhawk venue, as Veotis Latchinson's D'Angelo tribute made clear.

Music John-Paul Shiver - April 6, 2026

Homelessness

In Oakland, a tiny-home community is forced back onto the streets

Tiny - April 6, 2026

They had a modest place to live. Now they are unhoused once again. How long does this have to go on when unhoused people have solutions that work?

Dance

At 20, CubaCaribe looks back—and ahead—at vibrant diasporic culture

Aimée Ts'ao - April 6, 2026

The essential fest boasts a bonanza of Caribbean and related dance, as well as community gatherings, a photo exhibit, more.

The Agenda

Four rental units become one $4.75 million mansion. Will the supes legalize it?

Tim Redmond - April 5, 2026

Vote on Vallejo St. property would set a dangerous precedent for speculators to destroy rent-controlled housing

Labor

CBS workers win tentative contract

Ian Firstenberg - April 5, 2026

While the agreement still needs to be ratified, the preliminary deal bodes well for writers and producers.

Art

Brian McDonald’s waggish works key into an overstimulated world

Mary Corbin - April 3, 2026

Mission-based mixed media collagist cites Basquiat, Rauschenberg, and 'Xavier: Renegade Angel' as influences.

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Development

John Elberling, advocate for economic and housing justice, dies at 79

Tim Redmond - April 2, 2026

'Elbo' helped define the affordable housing and slow-growth movement that was a critical part of the San Francisco left for decades

Movies

Screen Grabs: Aliens, witches, mermaids, and other swell company

Dennis Harvey - April 2, 2026

'Touch Me,' 'Dead Lover,' 'The Serpent's Skin,' more offer fun twists on genre thrills. Plus: A spooky Irish tale rises again.

Stage Review

Drama Masks: Mad, bad, and dangerous to see

Charles Lewis III - April 2, 2026

'MJ' is no thriller, despite technical expertise; 'Our Class' shows the risks of inaction in highly charged times.

Music

Under the Stars: Welcome to the Womack Sisters era

John-Paul Shiver - April 2, 2026

A stunning musical legacy comes through. Plus: Rediscovering Rocketship, Jesse Appelman's 'newgrass,' RIP Bob Power, more

City Hall

SF budget picture improves as mayor tries to cut the tax that is part of the recovery

Tim Redmond - April 1, 2026

The case for destroying the social safety net continues to unravel; the CEO tax might make cuts unnecessary

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City Hall

Sup. Jackie Fielder hasn’t resigned—and doesn’t need to

Tim Redmond - March 31, 2026

Plenty of elected officials have taken time to recover from health problems.

Movies

Screen Grabs: Tributes to three trailblazing women filmmakers

Dennis Harvey - March 30, 2026

Plus: Bright comedy 'Fantasy Life,' Kiyoshi Kurosawa's moody horrors, free-falling in 'Space Cowboy' and Putin's Russia.

Live Shots

Live Shots: Hoops, wands, fans flew fabulously at ‘The Flow Show’

Jon Bauer and Patty Riek - March 30, 2026

At Dance Mission Theater, movement acts ranged from dramatic to sexy. Yes, there were rollerskates.

Protest

At No Kings protest, war on Iran and Epstein files were big topics

Emma Garcia - March 30, 2026

'I don’t want to look back at this moment and think I was just watching Netflix,' said one of thousands of SF marchers.

The Agenda

Massive No Kings events show Trump is in trouble—but what comes next?

Tim Redmond - March 29, 2026

Leading Democrats need to be paying attention to the streets (and not Wall Street). Plus: Alan Wong's dilemma. That's The Agenda for March 29-April 5

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Featured

You can double our reporting power! Our $50k Spring Bloom match drive is here

Grab a free pass to see new doc ‘Lorne’

With New Works Festival, Lenora Lee Dance opens doors to radical voices

What’s up at the Black Cat? Great jazz, for one

In Oakland, a tiny-home community is forced back onto the streets

At 20, CubaCaribe looks back—and ahead—at vibrant diasporic culture

Four rental units become one $4.75 million mansion. Will the supes legalize it?

CBS workers win tentative contract

Brian McDonald’s waggish works key into an overstimulated world

John Elberling, advocate for economic and housing justice, dies at 79

Screen Grabs: Aliens, witches, mermaids, and other swell company

Drama Masks: Mad, bad, and dangerous to see

Under the Stars: Welcome to the Womack Sisters era

SF budget picture improves as mayor tries to cut the tax that is part of the recovery

Sup. Jackie Fielder hasn’t resigned—and doesn’t need to

Screen Grabs: Tributes to three trailblazing women filmmakers

Live Shots: Hoops, wands, fans flew fabulously at ‘The Flow Show’

At No Kings protest, war on Iran and Epstein files were big topics

Massive No Kings events show Trump is in trouble—but what comes next?

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