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Art

Stunning lost 1970s queer Halloween street party photos rise from the dead

Marke B. - October 22, 2024

Ken Werner shot Castro and Polk Street celebrations from 1976-1980; now his rare cult book has been republished.

Art

Fan Warren’s weighty works evoke the Black Madonna in all her glory

Mary Corbin - October 17, 2024

Oakland artist pulls from folk art, her ancestors' journey, and our need for maternal love in times of strife.

Movies

Screen Grabs: ‘Woman of the Hour’ is one of the best of the year

Dennis Harvey - October 16, 2024

Anna Kendrick's directorial debut chills. Plus: Legal thrills in 'The Goldman Case,' tragic 'Nurse Unseen,' more new movies

Stage Review

In ‘Takes All Kinds,’ a trip through red states brings out complex humanity

Charles Lewis III - October 14, 2024

Dan Hoyle's latest chameleonic exercise in 'theater journalism' reveals deep stories behind the stereotypes.

Opinion

Some (perhaps too optimistic) October Surprises

Joel Schechter - October 13, 2024

Trump offers his office space to the unhoused; Harris offers jobs to asylum seekers. We can still dream ....

Lit

Oakland streets to Rwandan hills, Ian Brennan’s musical storytelling spans globe

Joshua Rotter - September 26, 2024

Powerhouse producer-writer's ninth book, 'Missing Music' tells far-flung tales of preserving essential voices.

Art

A mysterious illness led Mona Chiang to the easel. Now, she paints her own way

Mary Corbin - September 24, 2024

Berkeley artist urges healing through creativity and freedom from restrictions : 'Just make art and laugh.'

Dance

Margaret Fisher at Other Minds: How do you choreograph for autonomous cellos?

Marke B. - September 23, 2024

Legendary dance-maker guides us through her work for Trimpin's 'Cello Quartet' at upcoming experimental music gathering.

Nightlife

Dabke by the T-Rex: Palestinian culture event at Cal Academy draws large, excited crowd

Griffin Jones - September 21, 2024

'NightLife: Falastin' edition of the museum's weekly party featured dancing, poetry, and celebration of a marginalized community.

Opinion

San Francisco can Make Golf Safe Again

Joel Schechter - September 20, 2024

Imagine the headlines: 'SF bans assault weapons on local golf courses.' What is Trump going to say?

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