Why does Lurie oppose taxing mansions for affordable housing?
Plus: Pervy and proud at Folsom Street Fair
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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!
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.
COME CELEBRATE 3RD i'S 24TH ANNIVERSARY
The annual SF International South Asian Film Festival — "Beyond Bollywood" will present award-winning films from India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, France, South Africa, the UK, and the USA. From dark comedy to riveting drama, and from heartwarming social satire to unique documentaries, 3rd i offers groundbreaking cinema from South Asia and its Diaspora, with festival guests!
Today's headlines:
LA is taxing mansions to building affordable housing. Why is Lurie opposing a similar plan?
By Tim Redmond
Plus: Supes to confront jail conditions ... and have the Yimbys crossed a line in the Castro?
Live Shots: Pervy and proud at Folsom Street Fair
By Jon Bauer
People (and pup) watching at the massive—and inspiring—annual leather and fetish fair
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Drama Masks: There’s a flesh-eating alien plant inside the queer theater!
Why won't the media call a lie a lie?
Best of the Bay 2026 Editors’ Pick: Tablehopper
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
