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BIG WEEK takes off. Plus: 'The Golden Girls Live' delights with drag, 'The Secret Agent' dives into Brazilian dictatorship
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Today's headlines:
BIG WEEK: Black Holiday Market, Drag Queen Story Hour, Psychedelic Puppets, Tiny Chef…
By Marke B. + 48 Hills Arts Writers
Spanish Harlem Orchestra, G|O|D|W|A|F|F|L|E||N|O|I|S|E||P|A|N|C|A|K|E|S, Bored Lord, 'My Undesirable Friends,' more to do
Drama Masks: Joy to ‘The Golden Girls,’ the ladies reign
By Charles Lewis III
They're back and full of cheer. Plus: 'Amalia y la vida de las cosas' weaves a Wonderland from humble materials.
Screen Grabs: On the lam with excellent ‘The Secret Agent’
By Dennis Harvey
Plus: Harrowing account of Russian press crackdown in 'My Undesirable Friends' and gay rural Indian romance in 'Cactus Pears'
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GET YOUR DISCO KICKS AT STUDIO456
A Saturday disco happy hour at QBar in the Castro, featuring the Love Bizarre DJs and '70s EndUp legend Steve Fabus? We are so there, in our platform boots: December 20, 5pm-9pm.
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL'S 'ECHO' FLIES HIGH UNDER THE BIG TOP AT ORACLE PARK
Cirque du Soleil returns to San Francisco with ECHO, an inspiring new show blending acrobatics, technology, and storytelling. ECHO follows FUTURE and her dog as they journey through a fantastical world shaped by empathy, nature, and human connection. Featuring bold visuals, vibrant characters, and groundbreaking acts, this 20th Big Top creation invites audiences to imagine a better world built together.
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