Special report: 'Independent' super PAC paying Wiener staffers
Plus: Big Week has the goods on what to do, La Lengua's shockingly timely new play
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Today's headlines:
‘Independent’ super PAC paying Wiener campaign staffers, records show
By Ian Firstenberg
It's illegal for IE's to coordinate with candidates; this is at the very least close to the line, experts say
Drama Masks: A play every Silicon Valley acolyte should be forced to watch
By Charles Lewis III
La Lengua's shockingly current latest. Plus: Tennessee Williams' 'Orpheus Descending' gets a curious switch-up.
BIG WEEK: Cat Video Fest, Deaf Dance Fest, DJ Dan Tribute, Oakland Pride…
By 48 Hills Arts Team
Matmos, masc heroes, 'Otra Onda/Otra Vez,' Pizza, Bagel, and Beer Fest, 'Little Shop of Horrors,' more to do!
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