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Stage Review

Shotgun’s ‘Midsummer’ misfires with broad caricatures, ‘Family Guy’ gags

Charles Lewis III - April 2, 2024

The chemistry is good, but director William Hodgson buries Shakespeare's classic in "go big" gestures.

Music

Live Shots: Bruce Springsteen rocked Chase Center with a marathon set

Jon Bauer - April 1, 2024

The Boss barreled through hits and some surprising covers on the second night of his SF appearance.

Onstage

102-year-old heroine Betty Reid Soskin’s journey premieres on Bay Area stage

Lou Fancher - March 28, 2024

Writings and songs by the nation's oldest park ranger and longtime activist form base of 'Sign My Name To Freedom.'

Comedy

Shanti Charan jokes to fight recidivism for people in Bay Area jails

Danny Acosta - March 28, 2024

The local comedian-educator uses humor as a tool when teaching college-level courses at Elmwood Correctional Facility.

Movies

‘Dogman’ thriller’s stars dish on canine pasts—and strength of human connection

Joshua Rotter - March 27, 2024

Luc Besson's latest features dozens of live pups, but Caleb Landry Jones and Jojo T. Gibbs were drawn to working with each other.

Dance

After 65 years, Alvin Ailey Dance Theater still exalts Black life and modern movement

Lou Fancher - March 24, 2024

Duke Ellington, Alonzo King, and six decades of classics are on tap for company's latest Cal Performances residency.

Campaign Trail

Hundreds rally for Preston kick-off

Tim Redmond - March 24, 2024

Spirited event seeks to draw a clear line between the billionaires and the rest of the city.

Campaign Trail

What the March election really meant—and where the city goes from here

Calvin Welch - March 21, 2024

Big tech money and low progressive turnout carried the day—but what if there's a real mayor's race in November?

Movies

Tracing the peaks (and valleys) of Carol Doda’s topless legend

Leticia Lopez - March 20, 2024

Documentary producer-directors Marlo McKenzie and Jonathan Parker bring the bodacious queen of the Condor to life.

Stage Review

Everyone needs help in ‘Cost of Living’—but how will they ask for it?

Charles Lewis III - March 19, 2024

Martyna Majok's play at Oakland Theater Project takes on America's horror of "hand-outs" with fine performances.

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