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from48 hills
1 month agoDrama Masks: Monsters in our midst, as Black and queer history looms - 48 hills
A Bay Area theatre critic prioritizes honest reviews over free event access, evaluating whether performances justify audience spending while acknowledging indie artists' resource constraints and limited venue availability.
Arts
fromwww.7x7.com
1 month agoSpring Arts 2026: Black Panther Artist Emory Douglas, 'Macbeth' Reimagined, Ravi Shankar + More
Bay Area cultural venues showcase diverse programming including Hong Kong cartoonist Justin Wong's U.S. debut, Monet's Venice paintings, and Shakespearean theatrical adaptations.
from48 hills
2 months agoBIG WEEK: Lunar New Year, Emory Douglas, Catherine O'Hara drag, and Bernie vs AI - 48 hills
This exhibition's second round (whose opening reception takes place Thu/19, 5-8pm) is not only an aesthetic journey into one of our most powerful creators of U.S. revolutionary imagery, but might also serve as space to reflect and recharge in 2026. "Curators Rosalind McGary and Rio Yañez framed In Our Lifetime around Douglas's 12-point Political Artist Manifesto, a blueprint for anyone seeking to align creative practice with their revolutionary values," runs the show's description.
Film
fromThe Mercury News
5 months agoBay Area arts: 10 shows and concerts to catch this weekend
From Opera San Jose's new take on an old classic to a world premiere drawn from an ancient fable to a Contemporary Christian superstar and a festival of silent films in Orinda, there is a lot see and hear in the Bay Area this weekend. Here is a partial rundown. Classical picks: 'Madama Butterfly,' in San Jose; Jeremy Denks in Berkeley Opera, solo piano, or orchestral works; this weekend makes it hard to choose.
Music
fromsf.funcheap.com
6 months agoSF's HellaSecret Crazy Funny Asians Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)
All Day History Museum: Free First Fridays (Redwood City) FREE 5:00 pm North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF) FREE 5:00 pm Oakland First Fridays Street Festival FREE 5:00 pm South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose) FREE 6:00 pm Oakland Art Murmur 2024 (First Fridays Art Walk) FREE 7:00 pm Laugh GPT: SF's First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2025) FREE* *Use secret code HUMAN for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
SF LGBT
fromsfist.com
10 months agoField Notes: Amy Tan Watches Birds, a Pop Star Emerges in Marin, and a Lost Gay Film is Found
A 1970 queer film is being restored and re-released, highlighting queer history and culture in San Francisco.
Amy Tan's nature journal enriches her writing, reflecting on birds and personal connections to nature.
Vital Arts initiative supports Bay Area artists advocating for community issues post-Ghost Ship fire.
The revitalization of San Jose's Creekside area features a new art corridor and local brewery, enhancing community engagement.
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