His viral photos of Mexican workers strike deep community chords
Plus: Urban Ore workers win contract, Noir City sings the blues, Mosswood Meltdown surprise
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NEW WAVE CITY'S DEPECHE MODE NIGHT KICKS OFF A YEAR OF RETRO BLISS
SF's longest-running '80s/New Wave retro party is back—and invites you to to a black celebration, with its legendary Depeche Mode night. Shake the disease of 2025 and hit the floor with favorites all night long on Saturday, January 17, 9pm-2am at Cat Club.
SKETCHFEST GIVEAWAY! WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS TO MARK MOTHERSBAUGH + RED ROOM ORCHESTRA
Hear the Devo founder's beloved scores for 'Pee-wee's Playhouse,' 'Rugrats,' and 'Thor Ragnarok' performed live at SF Sketchfest! TO ENTER: Email marke@48hills.org by midnight on Thu/15 with "Mark" in the subject line and your favorite children's TV show + your name in the body. Winners will be contacted by Friday morning. Good luck!
Today's headlines:
Alejandro Cartagena’s viral ‘Carpool’ photos strike deep community chords
By Emma Lorraine Garcia
At SFMOMA show, the Mexico-based artist taps into 'the representation of everyday life, of workers surviving.'
Urban Ore workers win contract after three-year battle
By Ian Firstenberg
Deal ends long labor unrest at legendary Berkeley salvage center.
Under the Stars: Rickshaw Stop staff takeover, a Mosswood Meltdown surprise…
By John-Paul Shiver
Plus: Rhymies' tangible pastel emotions, Tony Molina's very brief heartbreakers, more new music news
Screen Grabs: Noir City sings the blues
By Dennis Harvey
Plus: Swedish silent cinema classics, Jennifer Reeves' therapeutic deconstruction, long 'Magellan,' and a hurrah for Truffaut.
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CIRQUE DU SOLEIL'S 'ECHO' FLIES HIGH UNDER THE BIG TOP AT ORACLE PARK
Now or Never! Last chance to see Cirque du Soleil ECHO before it leaves San Francisco January 18. Two tickets for $120! Don’t miss Cirque du Soleil’s newest show blending daring acrobats, cutting-edge technology, and moving storytelling.
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