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Arts & Entertainment
Alameda playwright illuminates landmark school desegregation decision
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“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
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The festival runs May 9-19, and the lineup includes "Owl," a character-driven drama filmed and set in Oakland.Arts & Entertainment
Bay Lights art installation planned to return bigger and brighter after fundraiser hits goal
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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
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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
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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
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Notable authors on tap all month.Arts & Entertainment
Best Bets: Yerba Buena Garden fest, Oakland Ballet, ‘Wonderful Joe,’ California Symphony, Awadagin Pratt
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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
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Satisfy your literary leanings this month with Brian Copeland, Elissa Strauss and Carvell Wallace.Arts & Entertainment
