Supes reject PG&E’s latest bid to tank public power
Plus: Eli's Mile High Club saved, local auteur JP Allen, CDMX rockers El Trí, Best of the Bay Qu'in de la Noche
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POLLS CLOSE SOON! VOTE NOW FOR BEST OF THE BAY 2026!
Best Burrito? Best Street Fair? Best Drag Show? Best Date Restaurant? Best Shoe Store? Best Dive Bar? Vote in our 52nd annual Best of the Bay Readers' Poll and tell us what you love!
YOU'VE NEVER SEEN—OR HEARD—'LEAR' LIKE THIS
Michael Socrates Moran directs a bold new production of William Shakespeare’s epic tragedy King Lear, featuring a cast of 30 and live music composed by Paul Dresher. September 25—October 11 at Z Space!
Today's headlines:
Supes reject PG&E’s latest attempt to delay public power—but where is Lurie?
By Tim Redmond
The mayor will soon name a PUC general manager, who will need to stand up to PG&E. The future of clean, cheap municipal power hangs in the balance
Under the Stars: We almost lost Eli’s Mile High Club
By John-Paul Shiver
East Bay players weigh in on the jeopardized venue's importance. Plus, BALTHVS psychs out and Perennial sveltes up
Best of the Bay 2026 Editors’ Pick: Qu’in de la Noche
By Charles Lewis III
The Dark Siren of San Francisco stuns with burlesque production chops—and ability to render calls for justice undeniably hot
Screen Grabs: Local auteur JP Allen stays offbeat, indie, and frisky
By Dennis Harvey
Plus: Another Other Cinema oddity, an ode to concrete, Mahershala Ali in action, 'Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!,' more...
Live Shots: El Trí brought glittering rock en español power to San Jose
By DA Mission
Mexico City rockeros delivered on a 50-year legacy of rebellious chords.
Review: Bratmobile incited thrashing riot grrrl adoration at Bottom of the Hill
By Angelique Persails
A time was had—with surprise guest from San Bruno's punk past and copious Tiger Trap tributes.
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MEET THE PEOPLE BEHIND ACCLAIMED FILM 'SONGS OF THE SLOW BURNING EARTH'
Unflinching documentary depicts the mass tragedy of people who came face to face with a large-scale war in Ukraine—and how they had to adapt in dire circumstances. Meet director Olha Zhurba and producer Darya Bassel at Rialto Berkeley on Sept. 28 and Four Star SF on Oct. 1.
RUN FOR YOUR LIFE AT TERROR VAULT: SLASHED
The latest immersive horror experience from diabolical creators Peaches Christ and Michael Flowers takes over the San Francisco Mint with a tale inspired by '80s slashers! October 1-November 7
OCTOBER KICKS OFF WITH A 'HAG-STRAVAGANZA'
Join us for a rare screening of Joan Crawford starring in William Castle's Strait-Jacket (1964) hosted by DJ Dank and Valentine. Drag performances by Katya Smirnoff-Skye, Thee Pristine Condition, and Lucy Borden, a Crawford costume contest, Joan trivia, and a Joan To The Bone video tribute. October 2, sponsored by Sunset Connect.
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.
20 YEARS OF MAKING FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Sparks fly. Robots walk. Rockets launch. Maker Faire Bay Area turns 20! September 25–27, Historic Mare Island Shipyard — thousands of makers, one unforgettable weekend. New builds, retro tech, robotics, bio-hacking, and glorious Rube Goldberg chaos. Bring your project. Bring your people. Bring your curiosity; take the ferry from SF, it's a beautiful ride! Use code BAS for 25% OFF tickets!
A SLOW-BURN THRILLER ABOUT THE UNCERTAINTY OF LOVE AND MEMORY
Best known for his “audacious and skillful” (SF Chronicle) independent films, SF writer-director JP Allen, and his company Coffee and Language, begin their 25th Anniversary celebration with their 11th feature, MEMORIZING ALISON.
