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Lit

‘Too Much Too Young’: When British youth fought racism with ska

James Tracy - August 20, 2024

Daniel Rachel's brilliant new history of the iconic 2 Tone record label finds contemporary relevance in riot-roiled UK.

Music Review

Dick Dale via the Dead: otherworldly BALTHVS grooves at Outside Lands Night Show

John-Paul Shiver - August 13, 2024

The Bogotá power trio is known for its global sound, but brought electric SF specificity to Rickshaw Stop.

Lit

James Baldwin’s 100th birthday stoked spirited words and fiery hope

Tom Molanphy - August 7, 2024

The Mechanics' Institute Library filled with music, art, and essential readings honoring the revolutionary writer.

Movies

Screen Grabs: Did somebody say ‘childless cat ladies’?

Dennis Harvey - August 1, 2024

CatVideoFest claws on cue. Plus: Taliban's rich victory in 'Hollywoodgate,' wartime 'GI Joe' classic, more movies

Campaign Trail

In search of SF’s ‘lunatic fringe’

Joel Schechter - July 31, 2024

I can't find my card, so maybe I'm not a member. But JD Vance should know plenty about lunatics.

Lit

Risograph printers, sentient fungi, crafty dragons: Author Robin Sloan is ‘Moonbound’

Marc Weidenbaum - July 30, 2024

Local sci-fi favorite talks about new novel—and dives into San Francisco's double-helix bond with the future.

Lit

After 35 years, the story of Los Cenzontles sings

Caitlin Donohue - July 29, 2024

Traditional Mexican music and dance company founder Eugene Rodriguez built community to a beat. A new memoir shares his lessons.

Opinion

Elon, what are you doing hurting your own interests?

Joel Schechter - July 23, 2024

First of all, congratulations are in order. I see that Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the presidential race on X (formerly Twitter), your...

Arts Forecast

Arts Forecast: 10+ terrific things to do this weekend

Marke B. - July 18, 2024

Support Cutting Ball Theatre! Plus: Musclecars, GodzillaFest, Pine Box Boys, Celestial Navigation, Sunny War, Vintage Market...

Music

Under the Stars: Sylvester shall sing again

John-Paul Shiver - June 27, 2024

Plus: Carlos Niño's collab album with Andre3000 and friends, Arooj Aftab returns, Sis channels Sri Aurobindo. New music!

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