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Culture
Explore San Francisco and Bay Area culture through theater reviews, film, contemporary art, and creative events. Featuring original artwork by Loni Stark, film reviews by Jeanne Powell, and insights by ATCA member Clinton Stark.
What’s Happening: Taste of Sonoma 2025
Wine lovers, rejoice! One of California’s most iconic wine country events, Taste of Sonoma, returns to the picturesque Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens this spring.…
Save the Date: Andrea Bocelli to Perform Sunset Concerts at Charles Krug Winery in Napa Valley
Charles Krug Winery, one of Napa Valley’s oldest and most established wineries, will host Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli for two performances next summer: Saturday, June…
San Jose Stage kicks off 42nd season with ‘The Smuggler’ (Full Line-up)
Look for a “Thriller in Rhyme” to kick-off the 2024-2025 season at San Jose Stage. The West Coast premiere of The Smuggler is just one…
San Francisco Stage: ‘Shipping & Handling’ a must-see, surrealist counterpoint to ‘Ex Machina’
Shipping & Handling 5 out of 5 stars – ‘Starkie!’ Crowded Fire Theater At Magic Theatre, San Francisco By Star Finch Directed by Lisa Marie…
Film Review: Austin Butler lights up the screen in ‘The Bikeriders’
The Bikeriders 4 out of 5 stars – ‘Recommended’ Directed by Jeff Nichols Written by Jeff Nichols and Danny Lyon Starring Jodie Comer, Austin Butler,…
Film Review: ’36 Seconds: Portrait of a Hate Crime’
36 Seconds: Portrait of a Hate Crime 4 out of 5 stars – ‘Poignant and powerful’ Directed by Tarek Albaba Starring Rumana Ahmed, Angi Ali,…
Film Review: ‘Daddio’ an intriguing debut film starring Dakota Johnson, Sean Penn
Daddio 3 out of 5 stars – ‘Worth a look’ Directed and written by Christy Hall Starring Dakota Johnson, Sean Penn, Marcos A. Gonzalez Christy…
SF International Film Festival – Encore Weekend
If you could not fit all your film choices into the recent San Francisco International Film Festival, fear not. Here is your second chance to…
In San Francisco: SFFilm International Festival
Well known for being rooted in the art of film appreciation, the SFFilm Festival returns to the Bay Area for its 67th year. Headquartered in…