Local Lit | Top tips for June
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Appearances from authors of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and a graphic novel; also a heartfelt farewell to A Great Good Place for Books -- all on tap this month.
Around Town
Pickin’ with Rick | June 9 at PRD
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Enjoy an evening of casual music and conversation at the last get-together of the spring season.Arts & Entertainment
Hooked on Books: Au revoir, Stephen Colbert – and your lovely book club, too
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New books, author talks, and a farewell.Arts & Entertainment
Best Bets: Terence Blanchard and Ravi Coltrane, Opera Parallèle, and more
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Plus: Oakland Museum "Free Friday Night" with Non Stop Bhangra.Arts & Entertainment
Review: SF Playhouse’s feminist revenge ‘Dracula’ feels forced
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Under Bill English’s direction, the play strives to be funny as well as horrifying.Arts & Entertainment
Young People’s Symphony Orchestra ends season with Pops / Pre-Tour Concert
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The June 7 event features Americana classics along with Nordic masterworks that preview YPSO's upcoming international tour repertoire.Arts & Entertainment
Review: Oakland Theater Project stages entrancing ‘House of Bernarda Alba’
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Federico Garcia Lorca wrote the play in 1936 as fascism was taking over Spain.Arts & Entertainment
PEBCC performs annual Spring Sing concert on May 30
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Local youth choir honors its graduating class and the accomplishments of all ensembles in this grand season finale.Arts & Entertainment
Movies: SF DocFest, Nippon Vibes, ‘The Tuner,’ ‘l Love Boosters,’ Agnes Varda
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Special events featuring documentaries galore and Japanese classics return to the film scene this week. Also today: Agnes Varda and two new releases.Arts & Entertainment
Review: Marilyn Izdebski’s choreography shines in Novato Theater’s upbeat ‘Mamma Mia!’
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A joyous, sparkling production with a strong cast and terrific costumes.Arts & Entertainment
