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We Probably Had A Tornado Last Weekend…
When you think of tornadoes, you probably think of the Midwest or the South, which makes sense, since, you know, that’s where the vast majority of them occur. It’s not too often those of us on the coasts get fucked by the sky, but that is exactly what almost happened
Why This Comic Book Memoir About a Trans Runner Is for Everyone
There are some artists who really seem to do it all, and Mylo Choy is one of them. Choy, who uses they/them pronouns, is a true multi-hyphenate, performing music across the country and training as a long-distance runner. But visual art was always there, drawing as one of their earliest
Meet The East Bay Operation Sending Literal Tons of Books Into Prisons
It’s as distressing a time on the planet as ever, a one-sided war blasting historic communities in Gaza to smithereens with United States tax dollars funding the whole thing. There are storms blowing the Bay Area sideways, more common and destructive thanks to climate change, and an ever-increasing wealth gap
All The Cool Stuff Coming To Hulu In March 2024
This March on Hulu can be called “embarrassment of riches” month. Loved “Poor Things” and/or “The Zone Of Interest?” See acclaimed earlier films by the directors of these current hits. Missed the Casey Affleck drama that screened as part of this year’s Noise Pop Film Festival? It’s screening again from
San Francisco Art Institute is Saved With New Ownership
Last year, The San Francisco Art Institute made headlines as it declared bankruptcy, revealing debts exceeding $10 million while only 41 students were actively enrolled. The dire situation prompted the eventual demise of the beloved art education institution. After its closure, a beacon of hope has emerged – the school
Ruby Room in Oakland REOPENS!
The journey from impending closure to salvation is a testament to the resilience of community spirit and the enduring legacy of this iconic Oakland establishment.
The Amazing International Films at BAMPFA This Spring
Tom Lehrer famously sang “Spring is here, A-suh-puh-ring is here, life is skittles and life is beer.” But whereas poisoning pigeons in the park helped Lehrer make the season complete, there are far less lethal ways cinephiles can celebrate the Spring season at the Berkeley Art Museum Pacific Film Archive