health Keeping seniors in the swim — Gym membership a big Medicare benefit, for now By Susan Nash | Bay City News | February 21, 2025 Eligible seniors can take advantage of the SilverSneakers benefit -- and access community fitness centers (and pools) nationwide.
Arts & Entertainment Review: Berkeley Rep’s ‘Uncle Vanya’ an adaptation Chekhov would love, with the great Hugh Bonneville By Jean Schiffman, Bay City News | February 20, 2025 Shakespeare Theatre Company and Berkeley Rep's co-production of “Uncle Vanya” continues through March 23.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: Abby Govindan and more comedy, SF Civic Symphony, ‘Heart Sellers,’ American Bach Soloists, Pocket Opera By The Artful Observer | Bay City News | February 19, 2025 See what's on tap around the Bay this weekend.
Arts & Entertainment Pass the Remote: Pixar hits big in ‘Win or Lose’ on Disney+, Jewish Film Institute hosts 12th WinterFest By Randy Myers | Bay City News | February 19, 2025 The new series stays true to the winning Pixar formula -- telling compassionate stories with state-of-the-art animation.
Oakland Community service organizations start to see funding dry up amid Oakland budget crisis By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | February 19, 2025 Among those impacted are Peralta Hacienda Historical Park, Oakland Parks and Recreation Foundation, SOS Meals on Wheels, and more.
Arts & Entertainment Rhonel Roberts’ colorful SF paintings light up new Presidio Theatre art series By Lou Fancher | Bay City News | February 18, 2025 “Creativity In Color” is on view through May 2025 in San Francisco.
Food & Drink The Dish | Fish Stew By Courtney Azad | February 18, 2025 On a chilly night, there's nothing quite like a steaming bowl of seafood stew to warm the soul.
Arts & Entertainment Ohad Naharin shares inspiration for Batsheva Dance’s ‘MOMO’ onstage this week in Berkeley By James Ambroff-Tahan, Bay City News | February 18, 2025 Based in Tel Aviv, the dance company was founded in 1964 by the Baroness Batsheva de Rothschild, with American choreography pioneer Martha Graham as its artistic consultant.
nature UC Berkeley’s good newts: ‘Newtapalooza’ at Botanical Garden celebrates winter migration By Janis Mara, Bay City News | February 18, 2025 Now through early March is peak viewing time.
Around Town Non-resident registration for PRD summer camp now open By Piedmont Recreation Department | February 18, 2025 PRD is offering 10 weeks of camps from June 2 through August 8.