Exedra Reads | Food in memoirs, mysteries and more
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Some food for thought in Edna Lewis's latest roundup of good reads.
Arts & Entertainment
PHS Advanced Acting class performs ‘Peter Pan and Wendy’ Nov. 12-14
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JM Barrie's classic reimagined: Wendy is a budding high school scientist on an adventure with Peter and her brothers to Neverland. For ages 8+Around Town
PEF hosts community reception on Nov. 12, opening night of PHS play
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Mingle and enjoy refreshments at 801 Magnolia before the opening performance of "Peter Pan and Wendy" at the Alan Harvey Theater.Arts & Entertainment
Best Bets: Beaver Bauer, Amir K, Mary Lynn Rajskub, ‘Andromeda,’ California Symphony
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Highlights this weekend include symphony, live comedy, and chamber opera.Books
Local Lit | November
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Literary events featuring Natalie Baszile, W Kamau Bell, Joyce Maynard, among others, happening around the Bay this month.Arts & Entertainment
Bay City Books: New books by NorCal authors October-November 2026
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A selection of books among new titles with local themes or released by local writers.Bay Area
New book wrestles with University of California’s role in making college accessible
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"California Dreams: The Making and Remaking of the University of California" traces the university’s evolution through the lives of five students over 150 years.Arts & Entertainment
Movies: Arab Film fest, Doc Stories, ‘Once Upon a Time in Harlem,’ ‘Fatherland,’ ‘Hold On To Your Music’
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A wealth of historical drama, plus the nation's longest-running Arab film festival.Arts & Entertainment
Review: San Francisco Opera’s ‘Marriage of Figaro’ makes much of romance
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A sprightly, well-sung production set in post-revolutionary America.Arts & Entertainment
Review: 1970s feminists come to life in Berkeley Rep’s highly entertaining ‘Liberation’
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Performances of the Tony Award-winning play continue through November 29 in the Roda Theatre.Arts & Entertainment
