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William Kentridge’s Surreal, fascinating, Multimedia, Opera at Cal Performances
William Kentridge’s multimedia chamber opera, The Great Yes, The Great No, explores the intersection of the Négritude and Surrealist movements, featuring the stories of anti-colonial refugees on the oceanliner Capitaine Paul Lemerle.

Travel Back to 19th Century San Francisco at the Haas-Lilienthal House
The Haas-Lilienthal House, built in 1886 by William Haas, is a Victorian residence that symbolizes the rise of immigrant families contributing to San Francisco’s growth, and is now preserved by San Francisco Heritage as a window into the city’s Victorian past.

Trump Orders An Overhaul of How Elections are Run…Likely Disenfranchising Millions
President Trump issued an executive order to change the administration of U.S. elections, including requiring proof of citizenship when registering to vote, which experts say could disenfranchise millions of voters.

Best Bay Area Events 3/25-4/14
Here Comes the Sunby Vanessa Gil, Arts & Events Editor Day drinking weather is upon us! (If you don’t know by now… day drinking is my preference.) It’s time for picnics and people watching in Dolores Park. Also, I am MCing the SWAN (Support Women Artists Now) Day event in Martinez

Meet Ian The Meow, The Cat That Reminds San Francisco to “Be Nice.”
Ian The Meow is a cute cat who regularly walks around San Francisco, reminding passersby to “be nice” and is also a street artist and mental health advocate dedicated to spreading kindness through their work.

Why You Should Protest In Rich Neighborhoods
Protests and riots in low-income neighborhoods tend to be ignored by America’s decision makers, while protests in affluent areas could potentially lead to change by forcing the wealthy to acknowledge demands.

Brit Punk Band U.K. Subs Refused U.S. Entry
U.K. Subs were denied entry into the United States due to immigration issues, forcing them to assemble a last-minute pickup band to fulfill their contractual obligation at the L.A. Punk Invasion festival.