Exedra reads: ‘Whistler’ by Ann Patchett By Edna Lewis | August 25, 2026 New Exedra contributor (and former law school librarian) Edna Lewis shares her thoughts on Patchett's latest.
Arts & Entertainment Marin’s Laura Marie Meyers creates a fun alternate reality in her debut novel By Linda Lenhoff | Bay City News | August 18, 2026 "The MASH Up" explores what might happen when a fantasy future sleepover game becomes an IRL dream life.
Arts & Entertainment Tonight: Food Truck Friday returns as partner to Piedmont’s free Movie in the Park By City of Piedmont | August 18, 2026 Trucks along Highland Avenue will serve food and drinks until 8 and the movie will start shortly afterwards.
Arts & Entertainment High-stakes trial over Instagram and Facebook’s impact on children opens in Oakland By Thomas Peele | EdSource | August 18, 2026 Meta faces similar upcoming litigation in other states.
Arts & Entertainment Valkyries to host WNBA’s biggest stars at Chase Center for 2027 All-Star Game By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | August 18, 2026 SF is on a roll — MLB just announced last week that their 2028 All-Star Game will also be hosted in San Francisco.
Arts & Entertainment Public Enemy, LaRussell close Stern Grove season with rap, hip-hop By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | August 17, 2026 Upbeat performances bridged old-school rap and modern takes on hip-hop classics.
Arts & Entertainment Movies: SF Queer film fest, ‘Tony,’ ‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ By Anita Katz | Bay City News | August 17, 2026 Plus, Noe Valley festival of shorts by young female filmmakers, and Eric Rohmer at the Roxie in SF.
Arts & Entertainment Composer Eric Tuan tells historic Chinese women’s stories in SF Choral Society premiere By James Ambroff-Tahan | Bay City News | August 14, 2026 Tuan's new work debuts Friday at Davies Symphony Hall as part of San Francisco Choral Society’s fifth Summer Festival Chorus.
Arts & Entertainment Scary fun: Marin roller disco ends summer with zombies, goth and throwback beats By Ruth Dusseault Bay City News | August 14, 2026 Roller Disco Daze enters its final weekend with a horror-themed lineup Friday through Sunday -- free at Marin Center.
Arts & Entertainment New take on mass deportations shows Californians caught in raids decades apart By Adam Ashton | CalMatters | August 13, 2026 Some 71 years ago the United States evicted about 1 million people; a new California Museum exhibit draws comparisons to President Trump’s immigration crackdown.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: India Independence parade, ‘Urinetown,’ ‘Love’s Labour’s Lost,’ Merola Grand Finale, and more By The Artful Observer | Bay City News | August 12, 2026 Festivals, music, theater, and more coming up around the Bay Area.