Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: East Bay Open Studios, Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir, and more By The Artful Observer | Bay City News Foundation | December 1, 2023 The Bay Area is a hub of artistic expression, attracting artists, writers and musicians from around the globe to live, work and create. We highlight some of the offerings here.
Arts & Entertainment New Cal program examines role of psychedelics in society By Joshua Picazo | Bay City News | December 1, 2023 Research initiative will be run collaboratively with Harvard.
Arts & Entertainment Pass the Remote: SF film fest delivers weird and wacky flicks By Randy Myers | Bay City News Foundation | December 1, 2023 "Another Hole in the Head" is in its twentieth year.
Books Pride flag gone. Library books under review. The new era of backlash politics in California By Alexei Kosoff | CalMatters | November 25, 2023 Lacking power at the state level, conservatives are leaning into local governance as a form of protest against liberal California.
Arts & Entertainment SF Opera hopes for new fans with interactive ‘Encounter’ By James Ambroff-Tahan | Bay City News Foundation | November 24, 2023 This Friday's immersive opera experience includes casino games, staged burlesque, a dance floor, and a multitude of roving performers.
Arts & Entertainment Review: SF Playhouse puts on magical ‘Guys and Dolls’ By Jean Schiffman | Bay City News Foundation | November 24, 2023 This small scale production is a terrific way to experience a hit Broadway musical.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: Christmas in the Park, ‘Holmes for the Holidays,’ SF Opera’s ‘Elixir of Love,’ and ‘1984’ By The Artful Observer, Bay City News Foundation | November 22, 2023 Last week marked the beginning of the holidays -- so mark your calendar for the many ways to enjoy the season around the Bay Area.
Arts & Entertainment Unique, affordable artwork on display at upcoming East Bay Open Studios By Oakland Art Murmur | November 21, 2023 Free, family-friendly self-guided tour of the East Bay’s unique art scene on December 2 and 3.
Around Town Berkeley Symphony Chamber Series offers holiday woodwind concert at 801 Magnolia By Berkeley Symphony | November 21, 2023 Get into the spirit of the season with 'Holiday Winds' on Sunday, December 3.
Arts & Entertainment Review: Billy Crudup dazzles in ‘Harry Clarke’ at Berkeley Rep By Jean Schiffman | Bay City News Foundation | November 21, 2023 Anyone who's been watching him in 'The Morning Show' will not be surprised.