A dangerous new precedent for affordable housing
Plus: Metallica roars back with two hometown shows, protesting Lurie's gutting of social services, John Cameron Mitchell's symphonic Bowie devotion.
Supported by Pink Block, Frameline, Dyke March, Hard Reset, and Yerba Buena Gardens Festival.
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PINK BLOCK ROCKS PRIDE SATURDAY, JUNE 28
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Board of Appeals sets dangerous precedent for demolishing rental housing
By Tim Redmond
Ruling could encourage speculators to ignore city preservation policy.
Live Shots: Metallica’s hometown stop on mega-tour left Bay metal fans thrashed
By D.A. Mission
After 44 years, band still has what its Metallica family needs.
Protesting the Lurie budget—and talking about long-term progressive solutions
By Tim Redmond
Plus: Will the board defy a district supe and let Lurie shift money from housing into shelters? That's The Agenda for June 23-30.
John Cameron Mitchell glories in Bowie devotion at ‘BLACKSTAR Symphony’
Philharmonic tribute to queer icon's final studio album sets stage for Pride weekend.
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FRAMELINE49 LIGHTS UP PRIDE SCREENS
The world’s largest and longest-running LGBTQ+ film festival is returning to San Francisco and Oakland with 11 days of screenings, performances, and parties. Show up June 18–28 as a reminder that the world is watching!
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LIBERATE YOURSELF WITH CHICAGO HOUSE DJ LEGEND DERRICK CARTER, JULY 4
Join the Hard Reset party crew and club F8 for all-night dancing, 9pm-4am, to the deep sounds of Derrick Carter, along with local favorites Tyrel Williams, Giovanni Sainz, Fantom Cat, more.
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