How to catch a crab 🦀
Plus: Stern Grove lineup and more great music; Berkeley Rep's 'The Monsters' aims to be a knockout
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Today's headlines:
How to catch a crab
By Kajsa Kedefors
Reeling in a delicious catch—and finding a friendly community—at Pacifica Pier and beyond
Under the Stars: Stoked for Stern Grove and SF Bay Popfest lineups, ‘lesbian doom folk’
By John-Paul Shiver
Ulrika Spacek, Slake, Little Hill Lounge, Mortified, Vinyl Williams, Radio Sofia—so much great music
Drama Masks: Keeping the monsters of the world at bay
By Charles Lewis III
Perk yourself up with 'Lost in Yonkers' or 'Compton's' riot. Plus: Berkeley Rep's 'The Monsters' tells a sadly familiar tale.
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HEAR FROM SF'S 2026 CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE'S AT A FREE FORUM, APRIL 15
The San Francisco Independent Media Coalition, representing the city's diverse communities and neighborhoods, will be asking tough questions that directly affect the people of San Francisco. How will the candidates respond? Join us April 15, 7pm at the United Irish Cultural Center for this lively community event. The forum will be moderated by KALW Executive Producer Ben Trefny.
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