Review: West Edge Opera’s comic book ‘Rinaldo’ takes Handel on a wild ride
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Staged in Oakland with glorious singing and an over-the-top design concept, performances are on Aug 8 and 15 at the Scottish Rite Center.
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Berkeley’s former Half Price Books storefront to reopen as arts and makers marketplace
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The longtime Berkeley bookstore closed in late 2025.Arts & Entertainment
Free Flix Fest film ‘Finding Forrester’ on Aug. 13
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The 2000 film explores the bond between a student and a reclusive writer played by Sean Connery.Arts & Entertainment
Oaklandish hosts annual Fairyland for Grownups (21+) benefit at Children’s Fairyland
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The Aug. 14 fundraiser helps keep the local amusement park affordable for all families with young children.Arts & Entertainment
August 2026 author events: Robert Hass, Nina LaCour, Dorothy Lazar, Chang-rae Lee, Téa Obreht, Bora Lee Reed, Randy Ribay, and more
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Live events with authors at bookstores and other locations around the Bay Area.Arts & Entertainment
‘American Pachuco’ tells vivid story of theater-activist Luis Valdez
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Filmmaker David Alvarado's documentary won the Sundance Film Festival Audience Award for U.S. documentary in January.Arts & Entertainment
Best Bets: Leung’s White Crane, Cabrillo Contemporary Music, Outsound New Music Summit and more
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Plus, "Jerry Day" on Saturday in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park honors musician Jerry Garcia's life and legacy.Arts & Entertainment
West Edge Opera’s summer festival starts Aug. 1 at Scottish Rite Center
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Piedmont Middle Schooler lands role in "The Turn of the Screw."Arts & Entertainment
Berkeley’s revamped Cheese Board Collective is bigger and better
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A long-running expansion project has created more space for the cheese counter and baked goods.Arts & Entertainment
San Francisco mayor clears way for cannabis cafes serving food, nonalcoholic drinks
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Alcohol and tobacco remain barred from the premises.Arts & Entertainment
