Best of the Bay 2026 polls are open—vote now!
Plus: The making of a spectacular horror disaster, and the sleeper album of the summer is a real surprise
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JOIN US FOR ANOTHER SEISMIC LITQUAKE
Litquake, San Francisco's literary festival, is back from October 8–24. Presenting 80+ events across the Bay Area, from readings and performances to panels and workshops. More than 75% of events are FREE to attend.
Today's headlines:
VOTE NOW in the 2026 Best of the Bay Readers’ Poll!
From Best Burrito to Best Drag Show: Tell us what you love, in our 52nd annual celebration of the Best Place on Earth
Was this 40-year clutch of shaggy queer tracks the real album of the summer?
By Daniel Bromfield
Move over, Madonna: Scaling the critical hype around Nirosta Steel's sprawling, droll 'My Skyscraper'
Screen Grabs: The making of a spectacular Hollywood horror disaster
By Dennis Harvey
Plus: A feast of cinematic demonics, from 'Creature from the Black Lagoon" (in 3D!) to endlessly crying babies and fuzzy orange unicorns.
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Public bank kicks off campaign; Lurie asks for $33 million more for dubious contract…
‘We’re gonna smash!’ Multi-sensory videogame tournament + live band pushed all the buttons
Herbie Hancock, live at 86: The legend still has the Lion’s dialogue
BERNAL HEIGHTS OUTDOOR CINEMA RETURNS FOR 23RD SEASON
A film “crawl” from cafes to studios, galleries, pop-up screening rooms, and friendly public spaces. Plus: Picnic, play and watch films under the stars in neighborhood parks and playgrounds.
YERBA BUENA GARDENS FESTIVAL SEASON IS HERE
Yerba Buena Gardens Festival is back with 100+ free outdoor shows in downtown SF. With free music concerts, dance events, circus, kids’ shows, and more, YBG Festival is the place for picnics and summertime vibes.
