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June 2024 author events: Griffin Dunne, Percival Everett, Maggie Nelson, Daniel Handler, Walter Mosley, and more
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Events kick off this weekend as writers of new mysteries, fantasies and thrillers speak about their books around the Bay Area this month.Arts & Entertainment
Review: ACT’s ‘Lehman Trilogy’ a perfectly dazzling portrait of a family and America
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Sam Mendes’ production of the Tony Award-winning hit plays through June 23 at American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco.Arts & Entertainment
Hooked on Books: Some authors embrace, others despise screen adaptations of their works
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Works by Tom Wolfe, Amor Towles, Colm Tóibín, John Steinbeck, Stephen King and others have been brought to screen and stage.art
Alameda’s annual sand sculpture contest to showcase artworks whimsical and temporary
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Family-friendly contest begins with registration at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 1.Arts & Entertainment
Best Bets: Festa Italiana, Levitt Pavilion concerts, Gail Dobson tribute, ‘Page to Screen’ authors, SF Opera summer season
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Don’t we all need pizza-tossing and accordion symphonies in our lives? The Italian street fair in North Beach, along with other happenings on tap this weekend.Arts & Entertainment
San Francisco Opera stages American premiere of Saariaho’s intense ‘Innocence’
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A contemporary Scandinavian look and sound, plus timely 21st-century themes comprise Saariaho’s rich new opus.Arts & Entertainment
Pass the Remote: Dozens of intriguing true stories at Roxie, online in SF DocFest
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This year’s hybrid program of 38 features and 35 shorts runs May 30 to June 9 in San Francisco with screenings at the Roxie Theatre and online.Youth
Bill to require age verification to visit porn sites pits child safety, free speech advocates
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Bi-partisan lawmakers work together, but "Free Speech Coalition," a porn industry trade group says the law would hurt their business.Arts & Entertainment
