Arts & Entertainment Local Lit highlights for July By Lou Fancher, Exedra staff | June 30, 2026 Exhibits and book talks in Oakland, Berkeley, San Francisco.
Food & Drink The Dish | The Un-Enchilada Enchilada — Vegetarian or Chicken By Barbara Giuffre | June 30, 2026 Gluten-free, vegetable-packed enchiladas will please everyone at your table.
Arts & Entertainment Review: Word for Word troupe makes magic in ‘Absolutely Science Fiction!’ By Jean Schiffman | Bay City News | June 29, 2026 Artfully directed and performed by a cast that knows exactly how to collaborate as a smooth ensemble.
Arts & Entertainment Movies: Isao Takahata films, ‘Couture,’ ‘Maddie’s Secret,’ ‘Lucky Strike’ By Anita Katz | Bay City News | June 29, 2026 New and old films centering climate, war, and celebrity on screens this week.
Arts & Entertainment De Young showcases new paintings by Nengi Omuku in ‘The Gathering’ By Lloyd B. Davis | Bay City News | June 29, 2026 The exhibition is the Nigerian artist's first US solo show.
Arts & Entertainment Hooked on Books: Is there an author in the house? Only MDs need reply! By Sue Gilmore | Bay City News | June 25, 2026 Writers with Bay Area connections — and medical degrees and training.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: Circus Bella, Fountain Blues and Brews, Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir By The Artful Observer, Bay City News | June 24, 2026 Plus, "Elektra" opera debut and SF Symphony organ showcase.
Arts & Entertainment Review: Familiar family drama themes feel fresh in ‘Arab Spring’ By Jean Schiffman | Bay City News | June 24, 2026 Production is a Golden Thread / San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Company premiere.
Food & Drink The Dish | Pan-Roasted Halibut Puttanesca By Wendy Szczech | June 23, 2026 Flavorful Italian sauce makes the most of this local delicacy.
Arts & Entertainment ‘Lakefest Oakland’ this Saturday expected to draw more than 20,000 By Lloyd B. Davis | Bay City News | June 23, 2026 Music, kids' activities, and more; street closures around Lake Merritt start Friday evening.