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What’s Happening: Berkeley Rep gala raises $500,000 for artistic, educational programming

BY MONICA TURNER — 05.04.2022

Berkeley Rep Theatre has announced the results of its annual gala, and they’re quite impressive. $500,000 was raised as staff and patrons celebrated the return…

Independent Film

Film Gems: Criterion Collection April Releases

BY CLINTON STARK — 04.26.2022

Criterion continues to impress. Their streaming service platform, the Criterion Channel, has built up a veritable war chest of iconic films. If you’re a fan…

SFFilm Big Nights include Jamie Sisley’s Stay Awake at the Castro opening night

Independent Film

Indie Film: ‘Stay Awake’ to open 65th San Francisco Film Festival

BY JEANNE POWELL — 04.21.2022

Alright, alright, alright, it is that time again. The San Francisco Film Festival (SFFilm) is returning for 11 days of groundbreaking films, in-person interviews and…

Culture

What’s Happening: San Francisco Pride to return in-person

BY MONICA TURNER — 04.06.2022

"San Francisco Pride remains committed to its mission of bringing connection and visibility to the LGBTQ+ communities."

Boyz II Men in concert with the San Francisco Symphony - Stark Insider Review

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In Review: Boyz II Men with the San Francisco Symphony

BY JEANNE POWELL — 04.04.2022

Boyz II Men with the San Francisco Symphony 4 out of 5 stars – ‘A Great Performance’ The San Francisco Symphony (SFS) continues to amaze…

Culture

What’s Happening: ‘Crossings’ art reception featuring paintings by Dewey Crumpler

BY JEANNE POWELL — 04.01.2022

From April 6th to June 4th, the Richmond Art Center is presenting the paintings of popular local artist Dewey Crumpler. Curated by the Jenkins Johnson…

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Harry Potter Film Concert Series with Symphony returns to San Francisco

BY MONICA TURNER — 03.30.2022

BroadwaySF has announced the return of the Harry Potter Film Concert Series. These live performances feature screenings of the iconic film series alongside performances by…

Intimate Conversation with Jenny Slate will Precede a Screening of Feature Film Marcel the Shell with Shoes On on Friday, April 22 at The Castro Theatre

Independent Film

SFFILM Festival to honor Jenny Slate with special ‘Marcel the Shell with Shoes On’ screening

BY MONICA TURNER — 03.24.2022

San Francisco International Film Festival (SFFILM) today announced that it would honor actor, author and comedian Jenny Slate. A special screening of her film Marcel…

San Jose Stage Company Presents AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY

Theater and Stage

What’s Happening: ‘August: Osage County’ to open at San Jose Stage Company

BY MONICA TURNER — 03.09.2022

San Jose Stage Company has announced that August: Osage County will run March 30 through April 24, 2022. The Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-wining play…

Film Reviews

Film Review: In ‘Stillwater’ who pays the consequences when others get hurt?

BY JEANNE POWELL — 03.07.2022

Stillwater 3.5 out of 5 stars – ‘Recommended’ Directed by Tom McCarthy Written by Tom McCarthy, Marcus Hinchey, Thomas Bidegain, Noé Debré Starring Matt Damon,…