Mostly British Film Festival returns to San Francisco
Just around the corner is a cinematic treat for San Francisco Bay area film fans — the Mostly British Film Festival returns. Beginning February 15th,…
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In Theater: San Francisco Playhouse to stage ‘The Glass Menagerie’
Some news out of the San Francisco theater scene. San Francisco Playhouse has announced it will stage The Glass Menagerie this spring. The Tennessee Williams’…
What’s Happening: ‘Drag Me to the Movies!’ by SFGMC headed to Davies Symphony Hall
Mark your calendar for a cinematic “extravaganza” headed to San Francisco. The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus (SFGMC) has announced Drag Me to the Movies…
In San Francisco: Cirque du Soleil raises iconic Big Top for ‘Kooza’
It’s back — for the first time since 2019. If you noticed something different about the San Francisco skyline this week it might just be…
Film Review: ‘American Fiction’ and cluelessness in communication
American Fiction 4 out of 5 stars – ‘Highly entertaining’ Directed by Cord Jefferson Written by Cord Jefferson and Percival Everett Starring Jeffrey Wright, Tracee…
In Review: Audra McDonald and another delightful evening with SF Symphony
Audra McDonald with San Francisco Symphony 4 out of 5 stars – ‘A Delightful Evening’ Vocalist Audra McDonald San Francisco Symphony Davies Symphony Hall San…
‘Joan Baez I Am a Noise’: A wealth of information and a trunkful of musical memories
Joan Baez I Am a Noise 4 out of 5 stars – ‘Highly Recommended’ Directed by Miri Navasky, Maeve O’Boyle, Karen O’Connor Starring Joan Baez,…
BroadwaySF to host an unscripted evening with Fran Lebowitz at the Curran
Iconic social commentator Fran Lebowitz was once famously hired by Andy Warhol as a columnist for Interview. From there her career would reach soaring heights,…
Apple’s ‘Scary Fast’ event was also primetime for the iPhone camera
Apple’s ‘Scary Fast’ event was a little unusual on a couple of fronts. First, the timing. Typically, Apple holds these types of events and live…
‘Invisible Beauty’ Film Review: “This is my world too”
Invisible Beauty 4 out of 5 stars – ‘Highly Recommended’ Directed by Bethann Hardison, Frédéric Tcheng Written by Bethann Hardison, Frédéric Tcheng Starring Tyson Beckford,…