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Movies

With ‘Remember This,’ David Strathairn embodies Polish Resistance hero Jan Karski

Joshua Rotter - July 21, 2022

'It's a privilege and responsibility to tell this story,' the local actor says of solo film at Jewish Film Fest

Onstage

Oaklash explodes with a full week of drag activism, film, parties, cute shows

Joshua Rotter - May 19, 2022

'I want Oaklash to be the next Treasure Island Music Festival, the next Treasure Island Media,' says founder

Nightlife

Live Shots: 21st Edwardian Ball brought grand whimsy back to SF

Jon Bauer and Patty Riek - April 3, 2022

Feathers, wigs, codpieces, corsets, and plague masks filled the Regency Ballroom for steampunk-Victoriana fun.

Arts + Culture

As Omicron surged, local arts venues were left to fend for themselves

Marke B. - January 11, 2022

Why did organizations have to make their own decision to close or stay open, with no specific guidance from the city?

Arts + Culture

Patrice Rushen gets her flowers in 40th anniversary re-release of ‘Straight From The Heart’

John-Paul Shiver - November 27, 2021

Certainly, the bouquet includes "Forget Me Nots"—but dive deeper into the album's tracklist for a reminder of the arranger's massive impact on Black radio.

Movies

Screen Grabs: Fighting back, from Armenian revolution to Civil Rights struggle

Dennis Harvey - September 20, 2021

Plus: An in-depth look inside Balanchine's notorious ballet classroom. New movies!

Music

On 50th anniversary, the Residents provoke ‘n roll at Castro Theatre

Daniel Bromfield - September 19, 2021

The storied experimental group showed why its imprint has been so lasting, troubling imagery and all.

Labor

Dandelion Chocolate workers’ union vote is approved by NLRB

Garrett Leahy - September 12, 2021

On Thursday, after roughly five months, contested ballots cast by Dandelion workers deciding whether to unionize under International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 6...

Music

Funkier than ‘Super Freak’: 6 enduring flashes of Rick James’ genius

John-Paul Shiver - September 12, 2021

A new doc explores the star's wild, conflicted life. Here are the songs that immortalize his talent

Screen Grabs

Screen Grabs: The ballad of Fatty Arbuckle

Dennis Harvey - September 8, 2021

The anniversary of Hollywood's biggest silent era scandal. Plus: The Card Counter, Blue Collar, 499, and a great socialism doc.

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