Books The magic of story time: Why is reading aloud to kids so important? By Karen D'Souza | EdSource | April 6, 2023 Amid the escalating national literacy crisis, this one is an easy fix, experts say: read aloud to your kids and students.
Arts & Entertainment Kareem Fahmy’s new play is a third-culture story and much more By Jean Schiffman | Bay City News Foundation | April 4, 2023 “A Distinct Society” goes on to Chicago after its Bay Area premiere, with Fahmy directing.
Arts & Entertainment Bay City Books: New books from Bay Area authors By Meg Waite Clayton | Bay City News Foundation | April 3, 2023 Dogs, climate activism, ethical investment, and more from regional authors.
Arts & Entertainment Notes & Words raises $1.5 million for UCSF Benioff Children’s hospitals By Notes & Words | March 31, 2023 The annual fundraiser was hosted by Ben Fong-Torres and featured Grammy Award-winning musician Alanis Morissette.
Arts & Entertainment Pass the Remote: SFFILM fest showcases local talent By Randy Myers | Bay City News Foundation | March 30, 2023 Tickets are selling out fast for many screenings.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: Dance Downtown in SF, Berkeley Symphony, and more By The Artful Observer | Bay City News Foundation | March 30, 2023 There's no shortage of dance, art, and music offerings up and down the Bay Area in April.
Around Town This weekend: Tickets still available for the 53rd annual Beach Revue By Beach Parents Organization | March 27, 2023 "Journey On," will be performed at the Alan Harvey Theater March 31 - April 2.
Arts & Entertainment Shotgun Players explore heartbreak in ‘Triumph of Love’ By Jean Schiffman | Bay City News Foundation | March 27, 2023 The celebrated 18th-century play opens a season of productions centered around the theme of love in all its complexities.
Arts & Entertainment SFBATCO’s pithy ‘Private’ is about spying, and much more By Jean Schiffman | Bay City News Foundation | March 26, 2023 Initially a dramatic tale about (literal) surveillance, the story evolves to explore the ways partners hide from each other.
Around Town Piedmont Food Fest adds Hiiiwav Showcase to lineup By Roger Tsai | Piedmont Food Fest | March 24, 2023 Score prime seating to enjoy this year’s lineup of performers -- early Bird discounts through March 31.