Sunday, May 5, 2024

Tagged with: Art

‘Holding onto a vision’: Calvin Lai paints the energy of recognition

The artist combines figurative and abstract elements to precisely render images while capturing emotional essence

Screen Grabs: Reaching for the golden ring with an ‘Iron Claw’

Plus: 'American Fiction' critiques racial conundrums with feeling, 'Menus-Plaisirs' delivers a full plate of gastronomic delight

5 very, very last-minute holiday gift ideas that keep it local

Festive cider, a wealth of books and games, art fun, treats for fluffy, and more to get you off the naughty list

More gems added to 2024 Noise Pop, from drum wiz Louis Cole to local faves The Seshen

Chicago punk ambassadors Dehd, creative tornado Genevieve Artadoi, more show fest's growing range and appeal.

In ‘Portal,’ John King tells the strange and wondrous saga of the Ferry Building

Beloved landmark came with surprising amount of drama and alternate realities, vividly detailed in Chron critic's new book.

No genocidal conflicts resolved, but electrifying dancing and much backstory in ‘Tell’

At Dance Mission Theater, Sarah Crowell and Keith Hennessy led a troupe intent on reaching deep inside themselves

Bringing classic ‘Jewish Frankenstein’ film ‘The Golem’ to musical life

Guitarist Gary Lucas plays his eerie live score for 1920 German Expressionist landmark at the JCCSF

Live Shots: With glittering skull, Depeche Mode urged Chase Center to ‘Enjoy the Silence’

For their Momento Mori tour, the synth-rock legends returned with death (and dancing) not far from their minds.

Alaska Thunderfuck’s holiday cabaret delightfully promises ‘as little Christmas music as possible’

SF-bound performer recalls the 'scary and hairy' queens of Heklina's Tr*nnyshack inspiring her own career.

Screen Grabs: AfroComicCon Film Fest zaps Black futures onto Oakland big screen

Plus: 'A Revolution on Canvas' takes intimate look at Iranian artists' resistance and 'Bodyshop' gets ghostly, graphic, gay.