Arts & Entertainment Pass the Remote: BAMPFA summer screenings offer something for everyone By Randy Myers | Bay City News | May 13, 2024 Features by iconic animated storyteller Hayao Miyazaki and by filmmaker Lynne Ramsay, who will appear in person, are among the highlights.
Arts & Entertainment Cruise the Bay in a new way: Port of Oakland begins offering monthly sunset harbor tours By Janis Mara | Bay City News | May 9, 2024 The port is offering free evening tours on a Blue & Gold Fleet boat once a month beginning May 10 and running through October 2024.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: Non Stop Bhangra, Smuin ballet, Patsy Cline tribute, Puccini hits, violinist Mayuko Kamio By The Artful Observer | Bay City News | May 8, 2024 One of San Francisco’s more popular dance parties is back in action.
Around Town Families, community turn out for talent at 54th annual Beach Revue By Heidianne Pillsbury | Beach Revue | May 7, 2024 More than 1,000 attend the popular elementary showcase over three days -- raising the most money ever in the 54-year history of the homegrown event.
Arts & Entertainment Alameda playwright illuminates landmark school desegregation decision By Francine Brevetti | Bay City News | May 7, 2024 “Words That Made the Difference: Brown v. Board of Education” showings are slated for May 10-11 in Alameda and May 18 in Oakland.
Arts & Entertainment Pass the Remote: Notable Asian female-focused films in 2024 CAAMFest By Randy Myers | Bay City News | May 6, 2024 The festival runs May 9-19, and the lineup includes "Owl," a character-driven drama filmed and set in Oakland.
art Bay Lights art installation planned to return bigger and brighter after fundraiser hits goal By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | May 5, 2024 The project, dubbed The Bay Lights 360, will see both sides of the western span of the bridge illuminated in the next 10 months.
Arts & Entertainment ‘Afghan Dreamers’ | Film about Afghan girls robotics team to be screened on May 15 By Exedra Staff | May 4, 2024 Dreamers have special connection to Piedmont; the film will be shown at the Havens' Ellen Driscoll Playhouse.
Arts & Entertainment Roll into fun: Golden Gate Park welcomes skaters with new rentals on JFK Promenade By Grace Marion | Bay City News | May 4, 2024 Skate rentals will be available on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Arts & Entertainment May 2024 Bay Area author events: Joan Baez, Ruth Reichl, David Sedaris and more By Leslie Katz | Bay City News | May 2, 2024 Notable authors on tap all month.