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Music

Under the Stars: Ruby Ibarra’s time to shine, Octo Octa’s dance floor dreams…

John-Paul Shiver - October 11, 2023

Plus: SFJAZZ faculty and students celebrate Monk's birthday, Nick Andre convenes Jazz Mafia and Lyrics Born, more music

Stage Review

‘Nollywood Dreams’ sends up a fly-by-night film industry with knowing delight

Charles Lewis III - October 11, 2023

Jocelyn Bioh comedy-drama at SF Playhouse lovingly skewers a ripe target with sharp wit and a plum cast.

Movies

Screen Grabs: Tom Wolfe and Joan Baez walk into a theater ….

Dennis Harvey - October 10, 2023

Four new docs focus on fascinating (and sometimes repellant) people, from the famous to the better-left-alone

Stage Review

In ‘Before the Sword,’ beloved fantasy author becomes metaphorical Merlin

Charles Lewis III - October 10, 2023

Engaging New Conservatory play puts a (slightly) queer spin on an episode in 'Sword in the Stone' writer TH White's life

Movies

What we saw at the Toronto International Film Festival

Pam Grady - October 7, 2023

No starry red carpet, but plenty of dazzle in thoughtful new films by Anna Kendrick, Ava DuVernay, Wim Wenders, more

Arts Forecast

Arts Forecast: A refuge for refugee art in the Mission

Marke B. - October 5, 2023

Refugee Eye opens eyes. Plus: Shipwreck Week, Kafana Balkan, Hard French, Recombinant Fest, CounterPulse Fest, more to do!

Lit

A 24-hour celebration of banned queer books? Come get ‘Read for Filth’

Marke B. - October 4, 2023

Fabulosa Books in the Castro hosts a full, affirming day of literature, storytelling, performance, and more for Books Not Bans

Music

Under the Stars: Dive into the stoned-soul ‘STU’ of emcee Jay Stone

John-Paul Shiver - October 3, 2023

Plus: Khruangbin teams up with Toro Y Moi live, Vagabond drops low, new Ty Segall and Soccer Mommy, more swell tunes

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.

Music Review

Portola Fest 2023: What worked (and didn’t) in year two of the dance music massive

Adrian Spinelli - October 3, 2023

Underworld rocked, Skrillex blasted, Nelly Furtado delighted, Black excellence reigned—but still a few kinks in the giant event

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Under the Stars: Ruby Ibarra’s time to shine, Octo Octa’s dance floor dreams…

‘Nollywood Dreams’ sends up a fly-by-night film industry with knowing delight

Screen Grabs: Tom Wolfe and Joan Baez walk into a theater ….

In ‘Before the Sword,’ beloved fantasy author becomes metaphorical Merlin

What we saw at the Toronto International Film Festival

Arts Forecast: A refuge for refugee art in the Mission

A 24-hour celebration of banned queer books? Come get ‘Read for Filth’

Under the Stars: Dive into the stoned-soul ‘STU’ of emcee Jay Stone

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

Portola Fest 2023: What worked (and didn’t) in year two of the dance music massive

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