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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.Arts & Entertainment
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
