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Market Street, the Waymo vs. environment battlefield; Bernal Heights Outdoor Cinema offers films al fresco; labor rally takes on billionaires
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BERNAL HEIGHTS OUTDOOR CINEMA RETURNS FOR 22ND SEASON, SEPTEMBER 4-6
Bernal Heights Outdoor Cinema celebrates San Francisco’s cultural, racial, and economic diversity while showcasing Bay Area filmmakers and fostering connections across the city’s creative community. Come as you are, with your love for films and our city, and stay for the beautiful stories via local indie films.
THURSDAY: 1984 VS. FRINGE MUSIC VIDEO DANCE PARTY!
On Thu/4, enter the dance floor with '80s and new wave beats at 1190 Folsom, provided by Damon [Gossip] and Javy L [Mod80s]—with the back room dedicated to '00s indie sleaze!
Today's headlines:
VOTE NOW in the 2025 Best of the Bay Readers’ Poll!
Our 51st installment of the Bay Area classic is 'new and improved' for 2025—and still full of local love.
Lurie is damaging transit, the environment—and democracy—on Market Street
By Susan Vaughan
The mayor is undoing the will of the voters and opening the street to Uber, Lyft, Waymo—and others are sure to follow.
Screen Grabs: Bernal Heights Outdoor Cinema beckons cinephile families and al fresco film freaks
By Dennis Harvey
Plus: 'Pools' aims for 'Breakfast Club' during a heatwave, Cocteau and Andersson classics take BAMPFA.
Huge labor rally takes on the billionaires
By Tim Redmond
Will that message trickle down into local politics, where oligarchs control City Hall—and the local Democratic Party?
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YERBA BUENA GARDENS FESTIVAL IS FULL OF FREE SUMMER FUN EVERY WEEK
Live music, dancing, circus, entertainment for the whole family—all in a beautiful garden setting downtown. Don't miss the fun every week!
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