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Movies

New York Film Fest kicks off with blasphemous lesbian nuns, protests

Jesse Hawthorne Ficks - September 27, 2021

In the first Ficks' Picks dispatch from the fest, 'Joan of Arc' meets 'Xena: Warrior Princess' in Paul Verhoeven's 'Benedetta'

Protest

Haitian immigrant justice protests show border activism alive in Biden era

Lucas Thornton - September 25, 2021

In the wake of thousands of deportations and the release of disturbing photos and video, two SF protests spoke out.

Music

Under the Stars: Fugees return, SFJAZZ reopens, Balboa Theatre goes live

John-Paul Shiver - September 22, 2021

Plus: A groovy set of dub remixes, singer Razteria's electronic turn, Remi Wolf, and a NYE party dance fans should jump on.

Housing

Robots in the crash pad: The twisted takeover of the Red Victorian Hotel

Natalia Robyns-Kresich - September 21, 2021

How Haight Ashbury countercultural ideals were distorted by a tech "co-living" experiment, and a trans performance community was displaced.

Arts Forecast

Arts Forecast: Folsom MEGAHOOD Fair plays safely naughty, Litquake erupts in verbiage

Marke B. - September 21, 2021

Plus: Whiskies of the World, The Bad Plus, Public Works' 10-Year, "Bacchae Before," more upcoming events.

Food & Drink

Good Taste: Return of the DJ brunch

Tamara Palmer - September 21, 2021

Voodoo Love brings the beat back and the Bay’s first Black-owned delivery app launches.

COVID

Why no COVID vaccine requirements for Giants fans?

Marc Norton - September 15, 2021

Concession staffers have to get the shot—but people cheering and shouting in a packed stadium can threaten the workers and themselves.

Environment

50 years ago, San Bruno Mountain was almost cut in half

Tom Molanphy - September 15, 2021

Remembering a successful community campaign to save the local environment—as climate challenges loom.

Music

Under the Stars: St. Vincent, Thao, Eris Drew, more musical highlights

John-Paul Shiver - September 15, 2021

A funky new release from KAAM and Andy Schauf's live show are among this week's releases and appearances.

Movies

Experimental expressions: Ficks’ Picks for the 12th CROSSROADS Film Fest

Jesse Hawthorne Ficks - September 15, 2021

SF Cinematheque's annual cornucopia of very independent short films showcases visions from around the world.

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