Arts & Entertainment Review: SF Playhouse’s feminist revenge ‘Dracula’ feels forced By Jean Schiffman | Bay City News | May 27, 2026 Under Bill English’s direction, the play strives to be funny as well as horrifying.
Arts & Entertainment Review: Oakland Theater Project stages entrancing ‘House of Bernarda Alba’ By Jean Schiffman | Bay City News | May 26, 2026 Federico Garcia Lorca wrote the play in 1936 as fascism was taking over Spain.
Food & Drink The Dish | Spanakopita Galette By Katie Goldberg | May 26, 2026 A rustic Mediterranean-inspired galette perfect for a summer dinner.
Arts & Entertainment Movies: SF DocFest, Nippon Vibes, ‘The Tuner,’ ‘l Love Boosters,’ Agnes Varda By Anita Katz | Bay City News | May 25, 2026 Special events featuring documentaries galore and Japanese classics return to the film scene this week. Also today: Agnes Varda and two new releases.
Environment The cuts his father made: Two valleys, 4 families and California’s oldest living vines By Roger Coryell | Bay City News | May 25, 2026 Martinelli family vineyards tell stories spanning centuries.
Family & Kids Ask a Dog Trainer | The jumping advice everyone gives (and why it fails) By Jess Rollins | Guidance Dog Training | May 22, 2026 It's cute until it isn't -- learn how to keep your pup's feet on the floor when greeting people.
Arts & Entertainment Review: Marilyn Izdebski’s choreography shines in Novato Theater’s upbeat ‘Mamma Mia!’ By Woody Weingarten | Bay City News | May 21, 2026 A joyous, sparkling production with a strong cast and terrific costumes.
Bay Area Angel Island Immigration Station named among America’s Most Endangered Historic Places By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | May 21, 2026 The station at Angel Island was built to interrogate, detain and often exclude newcomers, especially under the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: Carnaval SF, Air Guitar contest, Dvořák’s ‘New World’ Symphony and more By The Artful Observer | Bay City News | May 20, 2026 This year's Carnaval SF will cover 17 blocks in the Mission District and feature five stages, more than 50 performers, and 400 vendors.
Arts & Entertainment SF Symphony premieres Michael Morgan Prize winner Tyler Taylor’s ‘Embers’ By James Ambroff-Tahan | Bay City News | May 20, 2026 Cristian Măcelaru will conduct the world premiere this weekend at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco.