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Our Portola Fest 2026 Hot List

Kelela, Shadow, Clearcast... Six picks for the massive upcoming dance music bonanza, courtesy of our on-the-ground correspondents.
Music Andrew Brobst and Adrian Spinelli -
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The kids yearn for Weezer

'90s alt-rock stalwarts are attracting legions of young fans; mega-show at Chase Center provided some family bonding time.
Music Emma Garcia -
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Screen Grabs: ‘Lost’ films seen through fresh eyes at Re:Vision Fest

A fascinating new showcase of restored and rediscovered movies, from 'My Name Ain't Suzie' to 'Lepers & Sex.'
Movies Dennis Harvey -
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Best of the Bay 2026 Editors’ Pick: San Francisco Trans March

Despite opportunistic politicos and police violence this year, the steadfast protest has proved that trans folks can win the fight.
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Culture

Grab discount early bird tickets to our big Triple Gala

Marke B. -
On October 27, we celebrate 13 years of 48 Hills, 60 years of the Bay Guardian, and 52 years of Best of the Bay. Support us and party!
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Art

Kate Razo’s portraits are anything but by the book

Mary Corbin -
From bookstores and breeding grounds to 'vaginacore acapella rap,' the painter pours life experience into her work.
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Housing

SF is about to run out of affordable housing money—unless Props. I and C pass

Tim Redmond -
Ten years of bond money is spent. The next bond isn't until 2034. Thousands of units will stall if the voters don't approve annual funding
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Food & Drink

Good Taste: Mexican favorite Al Pastor Papi ousted by triple rent increase

Tamara Palmer -
Miguel Escobedo's Union Square brick-and-mortar was part of the Vacant to Vibrant program—then the building was sold.
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Big Week: Lowrider Parade, Open Studios, Haight Ashbury Street Fair, Dark Dolly…

Big Week Marke B. -
Charlie Horse, Smuin Ballet, Greek Food Fest, Armenian Food Fest, Cut Chemist, Hot Laundry, more incredible things to do!
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An extraordinary pianist plays her way through immigration limbo

Music Caitlin Donohue -
Effectively exiled from Hong Kong after voicing dissent, and facing visa uncertainty here, Tin Yi Chelsea Wong still shares her art
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Best of the Bay 2026 Editors’ Pick: Artists’ Television Access

Best of the Bay Charles Lewis III -
Find the most experimental, personal, and weirdest art in the city in this passionately incendiary Valencia Street storefront.
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Under the Stars: Dig Erykah Badu and The Alchemist’s frequency directive

Music John-Paul Shiver -
Plus: Train's Haight Street bar tribute, Thao is back with anthem and imperative, Gryph and Dave Aju vibe, more music
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Drama Masks: The curtain falls at SF Opera

Onstage Charles Lewis III -
Plus: A giant cucumber enchants in 'Manning' and 'African Stew' captures Black American and Black African divide.
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Up against Palantir: A community forum confronts threats to privacy

Protest Ian Firstenberg -
Activists from around the country converged in Oakland, strategizing efforts to fight back against the corporate surveillance state
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Best of the Bay 2026 Editors’ Pick: Golden Thread Productions

Best of the Bay Charles Lewis III -
In the shadow of war, the company devoted to staging complex MENA stories once again finds its work all too relevant.
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Lurie’s tenant protection plan won’t really protect many tenants

Housing Tim Redmond -
But hey: At least he admit there's a crisis—caused to a great degree by his embrace of the AI industry
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Best of the Bay 2026 Editors’ Pick: SCRAP SF

Best of the Bay Lou Fancher -
Beloved 50-year-old "Scroungers’ Center for Reusable Art Parts" has found a giant new home—and remains a bonanza for crafters and artists.
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San Mateo’s Brass Wrists Arm Wrestling is one for the underdogs

Culture Caitlin Donohue -
Despite venue challenges and Meta censorship, biceps continue to bulge at gender-inclusive club.
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Screen Grabs: Who doesn’t love a bear in a hot tub?

Movies Dennis Harvey -
Critter Fest's got claws. Plus: Ethan Hawke's 'Weight,' 'Body Heat' steams again, Barbara Hammer and Larry Reed fêted, more movies
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These Mexican brothers want to bring rock en español to the Bay’s forefront

Music Alan Chazaro -
On new album 'Danza de Soles,' family act The Cires combine surf-meets-Spanish indie vibes with a fond look southward.
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