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Best Bay Area Events 1.14-2.3
Make ‘Em Laugh by Vanessa Gil, Arts & Events Editor It’s the funniest time of the year in San Francisco, when the most hilariously talented celebrities descend upon our city. That’s right, Sketchfest is back! Last year, I attended Celebrity Autobiography with Tony Hale and Jennifer Tilly as some of
Oakland Closes Fire Stations While Los Angeles Burns
While our southern California cousins deal with the worst wildfire in the history of Los Angeles, we here in the Bay Area have our own potential problems. We seem to have cities working hard to make California’s wildfire preparedness even worse. Oakland is experiencing a budget crisis and considering that
Why You Should Explore The Industrial East Bay
When I was 12 years old, I left Oakland for a small town on the southern edge of the Carquinez Strait. The towering buildings of Oakland and neighboring San Francisco were replaced by the smokestacks of refineries. The East Bay is primarily defined by Oakland and Berkeley, but there is
When Will We Predict Earthquakes?
Scientists have not yet figured out how to predict earthquakes, as they have not been able to find any differences between minor and major quakes, and the Earth does not have any information about the magnitude of an earthquake before it begins.
What Outgoing Muni Chief Jeffrey Tumlin Really Thinks of Autonomous Vehicles
Outgoing SFMTA Director Jeffrey Tumlin expressed concerns about the autonomous vehicle industry’s impact on San Francisco, citing its negative effect on public transit and the lack of transparency from AV companies.
Laughter Unscripted: Improv as Art Form
Improv Curious? The All Out Comedy Theater delivered a night of laughter and hijinks, elevating the improv art form up out of the basement. Walking into All Out Comedy Theater on a Saturday evening felt like stepping into a cozy artist’s living room. Located on Telegraph Avenue, the theater’s small,
Artists You Should Know: Kat Robichaud and Misfit Cabaret
Misfit Cabaret is more than a performance; it’s an experience — a dazzling, eclectic, and glittering celebration of some of the most talented performers the city has to offer. Kat Robichaud, Jordan Nathan and their cast of artists played to a sold-out crowd, their polished performances revealing the work of world-class craftspeople. This was live theater at its most unrestrained, and it was breathtaking.
