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Art Review

Poetic efficiencies, subtle subversions streak through ‘vītatio’

Bec Imrich - May 16, 2024

Thoughtful group show at Altman Siegel coalesces into third space beyond gender binaries and colonial violence.

Art

At ‘Noonan Unlocked,’ Pier 70 artists will display their resilient community

Emily Wilson - May 15, 2024

Storied studio building throws open its doors before redevelopment transforms the tight-knit creative clan

Stage Review

‘Blue Door’ brilliantly worms out the mundane intricacies of Black self-hatred

Charles Lewis III - May 9, 2024

At Aurora, Michael J. Asberry gives one of his best performances as an Ivy League prof haunted by valiant ancestors.

Art

In simple cardboard, Ann Weber finds endless resiliency and expression

Mary Corbin - May 8, 2024

‘How far can I build this before it collapses?’ the artist asks of sculptures made from scavenged shipping material.

Music

Under the Stars: Sheila E., Snoop Dogg, The Streets prove some classics still shine

John-Paul Shiver - May 7, 2024

Plus: New sounds from Los Bitchos, Allysha Joy, Ian Carey & Wood Metal Plastic—and RIP Rev. Cecil Williams.

Nightlife

Partying at the altar of Anh Phoong: Packed crowd hails billboard queen at the Stud

Cydney Hayes - May 7, 2024

Newly reopened queer bar's Whatever party welcomed attorney icon with mimes, caviar, and AI anthems.

Dance

US Artists Fellowship brings trans choreographer Sean Dorsey ‘ability to provide for my future’

Lou Fancher - May 6, 2024

$50K award comes at a time when the groundbreaking dancemaker is expanding his own voice.

Art

Striking probe of colorism leads to artist’s first solo show—at MoAD, no less

Emily Wilson - May 1, 2024

CCA grad Mary Graham's 'Value Test: Brown Paper' locates universal story through Black past.

Music

UK R&B superstar Craig David: ‘San Francisco is always full of love and energy’

Joshua Rotter - April 30, 2024

Kicking off his '7 Days Commitment Tour' here, the heartthrob hitmaker has a different eye on romance.

Onstage

That’s a ‘Bitch Slap!’ D’Arcy Drollinger’s top 5 over-the-top TV moments

Marke B. - April 30, 2024

Her Oasis drag show lampoons the catfights and hysterics of nighttime soaps—and it's rooted in deep genre love.

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