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.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: Yerba Buena Garden fest, Oakland Ballet, ‘Wonderful Joe,’ California Symphony, Awadagin Pratt By The Artful Observer | Local News Matters | May 1, 2024 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.
Books Local Lit | May’s top tips for book lovers By Lou Fancher | April 30, 2024 Satisfy your literary leanings this month with Brian Copeland, Elissa Strauss and Carvell Wallace.
Arts & Entertainment Rousing, sensitive ‘Blue Door’ details a Black man’s struggles By Jean Schiffman | Bay City News Foundation | April 30, 2024 Aurora Theatre’s production of Tanya Barfield’s beautiful, wrenching drama is a must-see.
Arts & Entertainment Pass the Remote: DocLands fest serves up adventure and more By Randy Myers | Bay City News Foundation | April 30, 2024 The popular San Rafael film festival returns this weekend.