Top Stories

Trump Gave Himself the Birthday Present of a Genuinely Fascist America

Call it the 'Guantánamo-fication' of the United States. We crossed a red line this week.

 

The Sunset Supervisor Race Got Wacky, Fast

Eric Mar's twin brother and the lead singer of beach-pop band Sonny and the Sunsets have both pulled papers for the Sunset supervisor position.

 

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News

Which SF High-Rises Could Collapse in an Earthquake

Transamerica Pyramid and Embarcadero Center towers are among nearly 40 high-rises at risk of collapse in an earthquake, according to a new study.

 

Those Anti-Immigrant BART Ads Could Help Restore a 24th Street Mural

BART will consider using money generated by the ads to restore one of the Mission District's oldest murals.

 

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Slideshows

The Midway presents IIIUM Art, Tech, Music featuring Recondite & Max Cooper

 

Dirtybird BBQ at Middle Harbor Shoreline Park, Oakland, CA, June 2nd, 2018

 

Johnny Marr (The Smiths) at August Hall, June 2, 2018

 

Clusterfest, June 1-3, 2018 at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

 


Music

Stars Set Themselves on Fire

The Canadian indie-rockers specialize in unabashed songs of love and heartbreak for outsiders.

 

Three Must-See Acts This Week

Fantastic Negrito, Little Dragon, and Post Animal.

 

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Culture

Western Culture’s Home Videos: Ragnar Kjartansson and Ljubodrag Andric

How much time should you spend watching art on what are essentially TV screens?

 

Pagan Holiday

A Faerie ritual in the woods becomes more than an excuse for lots of sex.

 

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Dining

Pizza Underground, at Fifth Arrow

The subterranean Union Square bar and its three bowling lanes are ready to serve you, right next to the brand-new venue August Hall.

 

Nico Has the Most Beautiful Cocktail in San Francisco

Having forfeited its Michelin star — for now — to re-locate downtown, this excellent French restaurant makes the most of its beautiful home.

 

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Film

Nancy

Family is not necessarily who shares your DNA, but who fills the gaps in your heart.

 

Hearts Beat Loud

A happy tearjerker about the power of love, dreams, and Animal Collective.

 

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