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Score discount tickets and passes to the 44th Jewish Film Fest!

48 Hills - June 24, 2024

Use code HILLS44 and enjoy films, talks, and events at the action-packed fest July 18–August 4.

Food & Drink

Good Taste: Hot donut summer is finally happening

Tamara Palmer - June 24, 2024

West Oakland community food hall, whimsical sinkers in SF, gorgeous cakes from Vallejo, more fun Bay Area debuts expected this season.

Stage Review

‘Ghost of King’ channels radical speech by Civil Right leader to a T

Charles Lewis III - June 19, 2024

Michael Wayne Turner III’s solo show at OTP masterfully evokes the Rev. Dr., but could go much further.

Music

Four sizzling mixes to slip into your summer

John-Paul Shiver - June 17, 2024

Poolside sipping, UK breaks, grown 's sexy funk—pop on one of these sweet sonic journeys for your mental vacation.

Movies

Screen Grabs: Frameline LGBTQ+ Film Fest pops out of the box for Pride

Dennis Harvey - June 15, 2024

A Juneteenth Block Party, new venues, films from around the world, and even a couple of gay lions this year.

Onstage

Fresh Meat Fest chops it up with fierce bomba, deaf drag, queer taiko

Joshua Rotter - June 14, 2024

23rd edition of groundbreaking queer-trans arts festival continues to grow with thrilling diversity and up-and-coming talent.

Movies

Screen Grabs: A joyful reunion at 20th Queer Women of Color Fest

Dennis Harvey - June 11, 2024

LGBTQ+ movie season bursts to life. Plus: 'Bound' returns, Film Noir classics, Valie Export celebrated, more

Opinion

Does Mayor Breed just hate poor people?

Tiny - June 9, 2024

A solution lead by the unhoused is working in Oakland—but we can't get any traction in San Francisco.

Art

Lola’s resin abstractions resist an easy read

Mary Corbin - June 7, 2024

"There’s no chicken in my work. Please don’t go looking for a chicken," says the East Bay artist.

Arts + Culture

‘Another Word For Love’ bursts with pain and hope, its courage undeniable

Lou Fancher - June 6, 2024

Oakland-based writer Carvell Wallace's memoir travels brilliantly through the 1992 LA riots and fatherhood's adventure.

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