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‘Real Bay Shit’: Nonprofit hardcore shows are planting the seeds of change

Bay Area bookers organize benefit concerts to uplift communities in need, opening gateways to activism.
Music Bianca Sieraski -
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Drama Masks: Get in, loser, we’re going to the theater

Changes are afoot on local stages—and 'Mean Girls' run amok at Ray of Light. Plus: 'Orpheus' retold, via storefront psychic
Stage Review Charles Lewis III -
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Screen Grabs: CAAMFest eye-openers include ‘the Godfather of Silicon Valley’s Indian Mafia’

Plus: Odes to impresarios Robert Wilson and Craig Baldwin, risky 'Blue Heron' and foodie-feminist 'Mistura.' New movies!
Movies Dennis Harvey -
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Cutting fees for developers has not encouraged much new housing

New report suggests Yimby approach of Lurie, Mahmood to reduce affordable housing fees is hurting, not helping, the crisis
Housing Tim Redmond -
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Music

Lara Downes gathers friends to reflect on musical resilience of ‘This Land’

Lou Fancher -
As country's 250th birthday approaches, acclaimed pianist is joined by Judy Collins, more for genre-spanning, resonant concert.
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Fashion

New looks now: Academy of Art fashion students bloom into view

Joshua Rotter -
19 graduating designers send their theses down the runway at two special shows and a Halston-inspired Union Square showcase.
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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Lurie’s ‘Reset Center’ is a disaster waiting to happen

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Withdrawal from a drug of choice may be life-threatening without skilled medical supervision.  
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Opinion

Progressives never push term limits

Tim Paulson -
Opinion: In the labor movement, we elect the leaders we want. What's wrong with that?
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Behind ‘Angel Island Project,’ a powerhouse ensemble and dark history

Dance Aimée Ts'ao -
Oakland Ballet Company enlists seven choreographers, 'Monkey King' composer to relate tales of Asian immigrant imprisonment.
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Celebrating May Day, with all sorts of politics

The Agenda Tim Redmond -
Plus: term limits for commission members? Where did that come from, and why can't we vote on it? That's The Agenda for May 3-10
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Screen Grabs: Silent Film Fest returns to its ancestral home

Movies Dennis Harvey -
Back to the Castro with plenty of rarities and gems. Plus: Tap into Ovid for a wacky 1974 Lithuanian rock opera and more.
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The Pope of San Francisco has died

Remembrance Marke B. -
RIP to striking Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence icon Pope Dementia the Last, who has passed away at 91 but partied til the end.
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Blending archeology and translation, Paola de la Calle’s art digs deep

Art Mary Corbin -
An encounter with Mission political art inspired the Colombian American to examine how history is told and preserved.
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Tax on big business for housing has been a huge success

Homelessness Tim Redmond -
But why is the city still not expanding proven programs to end homelessness?
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50% off tickets to the Stardella party! Join us Saturday on the dance floor

Promotion Marke B. -
Come together at the Great Northern club for a great night of smiles and grooves.
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BIG WEEK: Selena de Mayo, Phenomenal Ball, Stardella, Gilman Jazz Fest, Bliss Abyss…

Big Week Marke B. -
Coco & Breezy, Catchlight Live, 20 years of 'Donuts,' Chotto Matte x Festus Feasts, 'Bloodline,' more to do!
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Screen Grabs: Everyone is lying to you for money and no one cares about crazy people

Movie Reviews Dennis Harvey -
Searing docs by the truckload, from DocLands fest to two Barbara Kopple classics. Plus: Charlie XCX goes Polish, more movies
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Our state and local efforts to tax the rich are getting national attention

Business + Tech Tim Redmond -
New study by DC think tank looks at the money pouring into the campaign against Prop. D. It's stunning.
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See a show for free at Lost Church in North Beach in May

Promotion Marke B. -
Flamenco, comedy, folk-punk, Latin jazz, Americana—score a pair of tickets, but act fast!
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