Saturday, May 4, 2024

Tagged with: Theater

Arts Forecast: ‘Headlands’ is a whodunnit steeped in SF nostalgia

Many authors have used tales of mystery to dissect society and the self. Agatha Christie took a scalpel to the British upper crust's hypocritical...

Shifting gender: Kitka gives voice to a Balkan ‘sworn virgin’

The womens' vocal ensemble uses innovative techniques to tell a unique tale of ancient Eastern European social codes.

Castro Theater backers continue efforts to find a solution that saves film venue

But theater owners and Another Planet Entertainment have rejected the most recent offer, which included an effort to raise $20 million for upgrades.

Screen Grabs: Slip into something more—or less—comfortable

HUMP! Fest, more Magic Mike, Pratibha Parmar, Parisian economic anxiety, Palestinian border trouble, more movies

Landmarks board punts decision on the future of Castro Theater

After five hours of impassioned testimony, a decision that isn't a decision sends the issue to the Board of Supes.

Punk rock vegans, adult affairs, and Quantum Cowboys: 3 hot Indiefest tickets

Bruce LaBruce, Moby, David Arquette, and more talk to us about their latest bombshell flicks.

Under the Stars: Lakecia Benjamin pulls jazz saxophone weight, Yaeji readies the ‘Hammer’

Plus: Lineup of SFJAZZ-Noise Pop concerts features Nate Mercereau's cosmic duets with the Golden Gate Bridge.

IndieFest’s 25th anniversary roars in with local lore, fabulous freaks, and high school hijinks

Here's the standouts, from Jim Rose's 'Circus of the Stars' to Bay BDSM drama 'Rough Edges,' and so many more.

The future of the Castro Theater, and its role in the LGBTQ community, now at City Hall

Historic Preservation Commission will consider whether the legendary venue can become a concert nightclub.

Screen Grabs: Catching right up to 75 years ago at Noir City

1948 comes, again, to big screens. Plus: Epic editorial friendship in 'Turn Every Page,' Jafar Panahi's courageous 'No Bears'