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Music

Under the Stars: Forget Macy’s—look to our musical ecosystem for SF’s revival

John-Paul Shiver - March 20, 2024

When I attended Sweater Funk, the iconic San Francisco night that celebrates boogie, two-step, and modern funk—strictly on vinyl, mind you—on March 2, it...

Stage Review

Everyone needs help in ‘Cost of Living’—but how will they ask for it?

Charles Lewis III - March 19, 2024

Martyna Majok's play at Oakland Theater Project takes on America's horror of "hand-outs" with fine performances.

Music Review

Noise Pop rewind: So, how did the giant music fest do this year?

John-Paul Shiver - March 19, 2024

Surging local talent, national praise, unusual venues—and a couple suggestions for next year from our music critic

Housing

Why the Wiener housing bills will never work—and could destroy the coast. A detailed primer

Michael Barnes - March 12, 2024

An economist explains the reality of the housing market, economic inequality, developer profits, and threats to the environment.

Lit

Indie booksellers in trouble? BincTank to the rescue

Lou Fancher - March 11, 2024

A program that grew out of Borders now helps BIPOC-owned bookstores stay open and thrive through its grants.

Opinion

So Macy’s is leaving. Let it go.

Charles Lewis III - March 4, 2024

Let's use that space for a public benefit, not a corporate chain store.

Arts + Culture

Screen Grabs: ‘Spartacus’ with sandworms—’Dune 2′ is a worthy spectacle

Dennis Harvey - February 29, 2024

Just don't think too much about the optics of old-school fantasy. Plus: Animated Chilean docudrama 'They Shot the Piano Player'

Music

Under the Stars: A quick check-in with the incredible Lætitia Sadier

John-Paul Shiver - February 27, 2024

From Stereolab to Noise Pop, she still charms. Plus: chokecherry, Angelo Outlaw, Caroline Polachek, more great music

Dance

Desperate times call for ‘Anna Karenina’

Lou Fancher - February 26, 2024

Joffrey Ballet's triumphant return to Cal Performances revives a literary tale that centers love after loss.

Stage Review

Guess what, kids! Your family is a ‘Cult of Love’

Charles Lewis III - February 16, 2024

Leslye Headland's new play at Berkeley Rep delves into the multifarious dysfunctions of a Jesus freak clan.

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