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Music

Under the Stars: Immerse yourself in Meernaa’s dark and stormy cinematic soul

John-Paul Shiver - October 24, 2023

Plus: Pachyman, Loveshadow's Dark Entries debut, Con Brio—and James Brown! New (and some classic) music

Stage Review

‘POTUS’ may be a dumbass, but the satire is toothless, alas

Charles Lewis III - October 3, 2023

Berkeley Rep comedy wants to show how hard women work behind powerful men, yet lands in generic sitcom territory.

Lit

Corporate propaganda has cost 90 percent of US residents $47 trillion. Here’s why

Tim Redmond - September 15, 2023

Eminent science historian Naomi Oreskes talks about business, government, and her groundbreaking new book, 'The Big Myth.'

Homelessness

Some city officials are asking the courts to endorse more homeless sweeps

Tim Redmond - August 17, 2023

I got a press release this morning from the South Beach Democratic Club, which reads as follows: Supervisor Dorsey and Supervisor Mandelman will be holding...

Art

Fabric portraitist Alice Beasley stitches together politics and community

Mary Corbin - August 17, 2023

Piedmont resident sews poignant scenes from the both the Civil Rights movement and the neighborhood cafe.

Drug policy

The myth of drug cartels is a cover for state-sanctioned violence

Caitlin Donohue - August 11, 2023

Author Oswaldo Zavala says the way we think about Mexican narcos is all wrong

Culture

Papp Johnson: ‘I’m telling jokes that will last for generations to come’

Joshua Rotter - August 10, 2023

From NBA prospect to standup player, the Oakland comedian looks ahead on new album 'Timeless'

Movies

Suck on this: The eviction-fueled, Web 1.0 dykesploitation of ‘Sugar High Glitter City’ returns

Caitlin Donohue - August 8, 2023

Directors of iconic 2001 lesbian ensemble film reflect on the eve of its SF PornFilmFestival screenings.

Lit

The way we wank: Trans and disability-friendly masturbation guide goes for round two

Caitlin Donohue - June 19, 2023

You can help fund Vic Liu’s ‘Bang!’

Music Review

Os Mutantes and Hermeto Pascoal: Never underestimate a man in a chair

Daniel Bromfield - June 7, 2023

Two Brazilian sages of the avant-garde hit Bay stages, with vibrant energy (and a rubber pig) in tow

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