San Francisco Archives - Page 101 of 493

Crime

No, the closure of Whole Foods does not mean the city is headed for collapse

Tim Redmond - April 11, 2023

It just might mean that the market for a high-end specialty grocery disappeared with the tech industry abandoning mid-Market and new luxury housing foundering.

Music

Under the Stars: Strap in for Madison McFerrin’s utmost soulful singularity

John-Paul Shiver - April 11, 2023

Plus: More upcoming local gigs from Automatic, Vinyl Williams, and Pearl & the Oysters.

Dance

D.I.R.T. Festival channels disastrous Supreme Court decisions into dance

Caitlin Donohue - April 11, 2023

Organizers say message art still matters as a gathering point for those who struggle.

Movies

Screen Grabs: At SFFILM Fest, local looks from Steph Curry to Boots Riley

Dennis Harvey - April 9, 2023

Our picks from the 66th edition, which kicks off in Oakland and presents plenty of global visions (plus Rose Pak).

Police

Mayor’s Office ‘semantic’ mistake: Another $82 million for the police

Tim Redmond - April 9, 2023

Huge error comes to light at hearing as City Hall prepares to give the department and the POA another blank check without much oversight.

News + Politics

The new mayor of Chicago and the lessons for progressives in San Francisco

Tim Redmond - April 6, 2023

A progressive beat a 'tough-on-crime' candidates in the nation's third-largest city. What does that say about SF in 2024?

Music

Under the Stars: Buckle up for dream rides with Avalon Emerson, King Britt, more

John-Paul Shiver - April 6, 2023

The Reds, Pinks & Purples riff on 'bands that never made it,' The Ironsides unleash horn swoons... New music!

Food & Drink

Good Taste: Flavorful Bhangra & Beats Night Market debuts in May

Tamara Palmer - April 4, 2023

Save the dates for three events bringing delicious Indian (and other) joys to downtown San Francisco.

LGBTQ

Vibrant anti-hate drag march on Saturday will honor ‘mother’ Heklina

Marke B. - April 4, 2023

Saturday's "Drag Up! Fight Back!" aims to combat anti-LGBTQ legislation—and now will celebrate drag icon's spirit.

Art Review

Ode to Chicana rasquachismo: a half century of Amalia Mesa-Baines

Natalia Robyns-Kresich - April 4, 2023

Her work bustling with everyday objects and memories, the artist's BAMPFA retrospective offers welcome, folkloric departure.

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