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Art

Stunning 1970s SF Halloween 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.

Movies

Screen Grabs: Gaza, Sudan, LGBTQs find focus at Arab Film Fest

Dennis Harvey - October 21, 2024

After its cancellation last year, the 28th annual cinematic dive into the Arab world and diaspora features 40+ films from 26 countries.

Music

Brat, but Charli XCX wouldn’t let us cover it, so here’s our thoughts anyway

Tamara Palmer - October 21, 2024

Her Sweat tour stop at Chase Center looked like a lot of fun—too bad the local queer press was stuck in the cold.

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.

Art

At this year’s SOMArts Día de Los Muertos show, ofrendas for Palestine

Marke B. - October 16, 2024

Curators Rio Yañez and Bridgètt Rex on 2024's 'Bearing Witness' theme, and holding space for solidarity and mourning.

Nightlife

Live Shots: 11th Annual 48 Hills Gala was splendid—we need you to reach our goal!

Marke B. - October 12, 2024

Honoring "Women of Resistance" in the gorgeous War Memorial Green Room, with vinyl records, cool cocktails, and luscious bundt cakes.

Sports

MLB playoff season is a rough ride for Bay Area baseball fans

John-Paul Shiver - October 12, 2024

Exhausted Giants hope for a refresh with Buster Posey, and don't even get us started on the A's... 2024's been tough in the bleachers.

Movies

Screen Grabs: Don’t lose your head—here’s our spooky season movie guide

Dennis Harvey - October 10, 2024

An overload of screams, from 'Terrifier 3' and 'Daddy's Head' to 'Dismember the Alamo' and 'Graveyard Shift'

Music

Under the Stars: Floating Points inflates, Donnie Emerson dreams wild…

John-Paul Shiver - October 9, 2024

DJ Tony Humphries spins the bandshell, History of the Bay Day returns, Barbra and Kris still slay in 'A Star is Born,' more music

Dance

A new form of dance storytelling to explore deep Cuban-Guinean connections

Mary Carbonara - October 8, 2024

With music and movement, Bongo Sidibe and Susana Arenas Pedroso's 'Raíces et Résistance' is 'building bridges for all the diasporas.'

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