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Amy Sherald’s “American Sublime” at SFMOMA: A Bold Celebration of Black Life
Amy Sherald’s exhibition, American Sublime, at SFMOMA brought together nearly 50 pieces from 2007 to the present, showcasing her evolution from early portraits to her more recent, incisive figure paintings, all which settled into everyday moments of Black life.

The 2025 SF Independent Film Fest is Here!
The San Francisco Independent Film Festival (S.F. IndieFest) is back for its 27th edition, featuring 80 new feature-length and short films with an independent bent. The festival will run from February 6 to 18, 2025, with most screenings at the Roxie Theater and a few co-presented screenings at the Vogue Theater.

Who Are US Immigrants, Where Do They Come From, and Where Do They Live?
Undocumented immigration in the United States is a significant issue, with 51 million foreign-born people living in the country, including 13.7 million undocumented immigrants, who are protected from deportation due to legal status changes and humanitarian reasons.

Best Bay Area Events 2/4-2/24
Road to Joyby Vanessa Gil, Arts & Events Editor I’m really looking forward to seeing Bright Eyes this week with two of my childhood friends… a night of catching up and singing out. I don’t think I’ve ever seen Bright Eyes without either of them, it’s like a lifelong tradition

We Wanna Send You To the Closing Night Film at SF IndieFest
We Wanna Send You To the Closing Night Film at SF IndieFest on 2/18 at Vogue Theater Join SF IndieFest for the fabulous closing night film TIMESTALKER playing at the Vogue Theater Feb 18 at 8:30 p.m. Agnes, a hapless heroine, falls for a mysterious man, promptly meets her bloody

San Francisco Might Flood, And Santa Cruz Could See Another Tornado…
To quote the world famous Family Guy weather man: “It gon rain.” The biggest storm in the current series has officially arrived in the Bay Area, bringing heavy rain Tuesday that could lead to flooding. Some areas might see as much as 8 inches of rain by Tuesday night. Minor

Trump Administration May Start Deporting Americans Too
Marco Rubio visited El Salvador to push for tougher immigration enforcement, while Elon Musk praised the idea of housing U.S. prisoners in Salvadoran facilities for a fee. However, a U.S. official stated that there are no current plans to deport American citizens, as it would face legal obstacles.

Martinez Oil Refinery Belches Half-Ton of Sulphur Dioxide into Atmosphere
Saturday’s blaze at the Martinez oil refinery belched over half a ton of sulphur dioxide (SO2) into the atmosphere. The noxious fumes triggered a Level 2 Hazmat alert that progressed to Level 3. Residents nearby received warnings to seal doors and windows as they shelter in place until further notice.