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  • Blogs

    October 17, 2011

    Sunday: Jazz Royal McCoy Tyner Showcases Coltrane at Herbst Theatre

    Dean Schaffer​McCoy Tyner Oct. 16, 2011 Herbst Theatre Better than: Listening to a scratched up jazz record from the '60s for the thousandth time. When 72-year-old McCoy Tyner walked onstage, his steps were small and almost fragile. When he spoke, his voice barely rose above a whisper. But ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 14, 2011

    Kitchen Bitchen: Kim Severson in Conversation With Gabrielle Hamilton

    Christopher Smith for The New York Times​What: Kim Severson interviews Gabrielle Hamilton Where: Herbst Theatre When: Thurs., October 20, 8 p.m. Cost: $17-$27 The rundown: City Arts & Lectures will be hosting Gabrielle Hamilton, chef at New York City's Prune Restaurant and author of the ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 7, 2011

    Ivory Hunters

    Christopher Smith for The New York Times​What: Kim Severson interviews Gabrielle Hamilton Where: Herbst Theatre When: Thurs., October 20, 8 p.m. Cost: $17-$27 The rundown: City Arts & Lectures will be hosting Gabrielle Hamilton, chef at New York City's Prune Restaurant and author of the ... More >>

  • Music

    June 22, 2011

    Sizzle & Fizzle: Highs and Lows from the Last Week in S.F. Music

    Christopher Smith for The New York Times​What: Kim Severson interviews Gabrielle Hamilton Where: Herbst Theatre When: Thurs., October 20, 8 p.m. Cost: $17-$27 The rundown: City Arts & Lectures will be hosting Gabrielle Hamilton, chef at New York City's Prune Restaurant and author of the ... More >>

  • Culture

    May 4, 2011

    May's Literary Events

    Christopher Smith for The New York Times​What: Kim Severson interviews Gabrielle Hamilton Where: Herbst Theatre When: Thurs., October 20, 8 p.m. Cost: $17-$27 The rundown: City Arts & Lectures will be hosting Gabrielle Hamilton, chef at New York City's Prune Restaurant and author of the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 28, 2011

    Remaking the World, by Hand

    Wilfred W./Yelp​On Artisan Food: Kim Severson, Chad Robertson, and Sue Conley When: Wed., Mar. 2, 8 p.m. Where: Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness (at Grove), 392-4400 Cost: $21 The rundown: The notion of artisan food wasn't invented in Northern California, but we did help pioneer the idea that ... More >>

  • Culture

    November 24, 2010

    Now Playing

    Our critics weigh in on local theater

  • Culture

    October 6, 2010

    This month's literary events

    Our critics weigh in on local theater

  • Culture

    September 1, 2010

    Fall Arts: Classical music and operas to see this fall

    Our critics weigh in on local theater

  • Culture

    August 18, 2010

    More Theater Reviews

    Our critics weigh in on local theater

  • Culture

    August 18, 2010

    More Theater Reviews

    Our critics weigh in on local theater

  • Blogs

    January 21, 2010

    Coming To America -- 100 New Citizens Sworn-In Downtown

    Joe EskenaziCitizens-to-be take the oath​Considering the years of paperwork, legal wrangling, and leaping through hoops many of the would-be American citizens sitting this morning in San Francisco's Herbst Theater had suffered through, the government's last obstacle was hardly a chore: Two hours o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 13, 2010

    The Insiders Guide to SF Sketchfest: 8 Picks

    Paul F. Tompkins ​If you've never checked out SF Sketchfest (Jan. 14- Feb. 2) then you need to pinky promise us that this is your year to head to one of these shows, or we will never speak to you again. We were lucky enough to get tips on 2010's lineup directly from founders David Owen, Cole St ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 3, 2009

    For Bookish Foodies, It's a Busy Week of Author Appearances

    It's a big week for bookish San Francisco foodies interested in sustainable farming, vegetarianism, and foraging. • Tomorrow, Wendell Berry -- writer, farmer, and godfather of the organic farming movement -- appears at Herbst Theatre (401 Van Ness at McAllister) in conversation with Michael Polla ... More >>

  • Film

    March 4, 2009

    Arthouse movie listings for March 4-10, 2009

    It's a big week for bookish San Francisco foodies interested in sustainable farming, vegetarianism, and foraging. • Tomorrow, Wendell Berry -- writer, farmer, and godfather of the organic farming movement -- appears at Herbst Theatre (401 Van Ness at McAllister) in conversation with Michael Polla ... More >>

  • Culture

    February 18, 2009

    Upcoming Lit Events

    Michael Chabon talks to Richard Price. Plus: Jeff Jarvis, Peter Singer, Tim Wise, and Tobias Wolff

  • Calendar

    November 19, 2008

    Holiday Hootenanny

    Dan Zanes kicks off an international seasonal celebration.

  • Blogs

    April 25, 2008

    The Weekend Hitlist 4/25-4/27

    Dan Zanes kicks off an international seasonal celebration.

  • Music

    April 23, 2008

    Kimya Dawson

    Dan Zanes kicks off an international seasonal celebration.

  • News

    September 5, 2007

    The Lowdown

    Stuck for ideas? These events should keep you busy till Christmas.

  • Blogs

    July 24, 2007

    Last Night: Ryan Adams at Herbst Theater

    Stuck for ideas? These events should keep you busy till Christmas.

  • Music

    May 9, 2007

    Indie rock rules the roost: Modest Mouse and Meat Puppets

    Stuck for ideas? These events should keep you busy till Christmas.

  • Music

    November 22, 2006

    Laurie Anderson goes for the jugular

    Stuck for ideas? These events should keep you busy till Christmas.

  • Film

    May 17, 2006

    Repertory Film Listings

    Stuck for ideas? These events should keep you busy till Christmas.

  • Calendar

    October 26, 2005

    Mad Doodling

    A comic gross-out

  • Dining

    October 5, 2005

    Bravo Italia

    An authentic restaurant that you'd be happy to find in Italy, much less on Union Street

  • Culture

    September 28, 2005

    Further Browsing

    Our guide to readings, spoken word, and other literary events

  • Calendar

    August 17, 2005

    Plugged In

    True sounds of electronic music

  • Calendar

    June 15, 2005

    Fresh Meat's Queer Feast

    Gender-blending performances

  • Calendar

    February 16, 2005

    Get Briefed

    Short, sweet theater pieces

  • Music

    May 19, 2004

    House of Tudor

    Outsider artists scream "Death to Electric Guitars!"; neo-burlesque's best step into Broad Daylight.

  • Calendar

    March 31, 2004

    Imitation of Life

    Snapping shots

  • Calendar

    February 11, 2004

    War Is Hell

    Photographic evidence

  • Calendar

    November 19, 2003

    Jonestown's Legacy

    San Francisco remembers

  • Calendar

    October 1, 2003

    Walk It Off

    Feet don't fail me now

  • Calendar

    September 10, 2003

    The Lady Lily

    This isn't Skinny & Sweet!

  • Calendar

    August 6, 2003

    West Coast East

    Inventing Asian theater

  • Film

    July 23, 2003

    Bad Day at Black Rock

    No one ever thought the Royal Theater would reopen, but we're still sad that it's been leveled

  • Calendar

    June 6, 2001

    The Rules of Comedy

    A week of funny women on stage, from Janeane Garofalo to local favorite Marga Gomez

  • Film

    February 14, 2001

    Reel World

    Ghost World; Castro Theater; Breaking into Hollywood

  • Calendar

    December 22, 1999

    A Traditional Jewish Christmas

    Evening of Kung Pao Kosher Comedy

  • Calendar

    April 21, 1999

    Will You Join the Dance?

    Evening of Kung Pao Kosher Comedy

  • Music

    November 4, 1998

    House of Tudor

    Evening of Kung Pao Kosher Comedy

  • Calendar

    September 16, 1998

    Hot Footin'

    Evening of Kung Pao Kosher Comedy

  • Music

    May 13, 1998

    House of Tudor

    Evening of Kung Pao Kosher Comedy

  • Calendar

    June 4, 1997

    Night+Day

    Evening of Kung Pao Kosher Comedy

  • Calendar

    October 9, 1996

    Night+Day

    Evening of Kung Pao Kosher Comedy

  • Calendar

    May 22, 1996

    Night+Day

    Evening of Kung Pao Kosher Comedy

  • Calendar

    November 15, 1995

    Slap Shots

    Evening of Kung Pao Kosher Comedy

  • Dining

    April 26, 1995

    Dish

    Evening of Kung Pao Kosher Comedy

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