Public Works Archives

Dance

‘The People’s Palace’ injects missing diversity into City Hall’s storied architecture

Mary Carbonara - May 7, 2024

Choreographer Joanna Haigood of Zaccho Dance aims 'to provide a more accurate picture of vibrant San Francisco.'

Arts Forecast

Arts Forecast: The Stud is finally reopening—come get a sneak peek!

Marke B. - April 4, 2024

Plus: RIP Rumi Missabu, The Blessed Madonna, Dalit Dreamlands, KPFA's 75th anniversary, Drunk Drag, Chocolate Festival, more

News + Politics

Are the People’s Park barricades even legal?

Zelda Bronstein - March 5, 2024

The operation has already cost $15.1 million.

Labor

City wastes millions on contracts with big out-of-town companies, report shows

Tim Redmond - February 29, 2024

More than $200 million goes for services city workers could provide much, much cheaper.

City Hall

City workers rally against Breed’s budget cuts

Tim Redmond - January 17, 2024

Labor unions talk about billions in outside contracts—but the local tax system needs to be on the table, starting now.

The Agenda

It’s going to be a brutal budget year—unless you are rich and love the cops

Tim Redmond - January 15, 2024

Breed wants deep cuts as revenue plummets—and the state won't allow fair new taxes. That's The Agenda for Jan 14 to 21

Housing

New laws seek to end private developer risk, burdening public instead

Zelda Bronstein - November 6, 2023

Why should cities and counties guarantee profits for builders and push the costs of growth onto the local taxpayers?

Party Radar

Boo, babes: Here’s our Halloween party hit list

Marke B. - October 26, 2023

From Terror Ball and Glow in the Streets to St. Mary's Pub and 'Jalogüin,' there's plenty to float your ghost.

Arts Forecast

Arts Forecast: Shipyard Open Studios, MTT returns, re-queering the Mission…

Marke B. - October 19, 2023

Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Chloe Sherman's '90s dyke scene photos, 500+ shadow puppets, more to do

Nightlife

Rave goddess Eris Drew touches down for As You Like It’s anniversary bash

Marke B. - October 11, 2023

Ahead of her set at Public Works, the DJ dishes about psychedelics, trans resistance, and vinyl goodies

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