The hardcore punk shows changing Bay Area activism
Plus: Cutting developer fees hasn't boosted housing, 'Mean Girls' returns, Lara Downes reflects on 'This Land'
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Today's headlines:
‘Real Bay Shit’: Nonprofit hardcore shows are planting the seeds of change
By Bianca Sieraski
Bay Area bookers organize benefit concerts to uplift communities in need, opening gateways to activism.
Cutting fees for developers has not encouraged much new housing
By Tim Redmond
New report suggests YIMBY approach of Lurie, Mahmood to reduce affordable housing fees is hurting, not helping, the crisis
Drama Masks: Get in, loser, we’re going to the theater
By Charles Lewis III
Changes are afoot on local stages—and 'Mean Girls' run amok at Ray of Light. Plus: 'Orpheus' retold, via storefront psychic
Lara Downes gathers friends to reflect on musical resilience of ‘This Land’
By Lou Fancher
As country's 250th birthday approaches, acclaimed pianist is joined by Judy Collins, more for genre-spanning, resonant concert.
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