Slamdance Film Festival 2014 report!
Slamdance's Peter Baxter and Founder's Award winner Christopher Nolan.Courtesy of the Slamdance Film FestivalTwenty years ago, a few filmmakers — including Dan Mirvish, Peter Baxter, and Paul Rachman —...
View ArticleTougher library policies would penalize homeless patrons for sleeping, body odor
In response to Mayor Ed Lee's concerns, the library is looking to bulk up securityGUARDIAN PHOTO BY REBECCA BOWEThe way homeless residents are treated in San Francisco has come under scrutiny lately,...
View ArticleMusic Listings
WEDNESDAY 19ROCKAmoeba Music: 1855 Haight, San Francisco. Phantogram, 6 p.m., free.The Chapel: 777 Valencia, San Francisco. Marissa Nadler, Donovan Quinn, 8 p.m., $12-$15.Elbo Room: 647 Valencia, San...
View ArticlePsychic Dream Astrology: Feb 19-25, 2014
Mercury retrograde can mean having to say you’re sorry. Avoid problems by double-checking plans and communications.ARIESMarch 21-April 19Share your achievements with your family, Aries. It doesn’t have...
View ArticleSpeakers boycotting security conference to protest collaboration with NSA
13 speakers are boycotting RSA to protest its cooperation with the NSA, and activists are urging Colbert to do the same.On Feb. 24, the world’s largest computer security conference, RSA, will commence...
View ArticleHappy Hour: The week in music
Sorry, Kurt. You were much better-looking than that statue.Dearest clock-watchers! If you hadn't noticed, it's almost the weekend. In the event that your excitement is currently tempered with social...
View ArticleAmmiano and Leno seek to reform the Ellis Act and slow SF evictions [UPDATED]
Tom AmmianoState lawmakers from San Francisco are launching a two-pronged attack on the Ellis Act, which real estate speculators are increasingly using to evict tenants from rent-controlled apartments...
View ArticleGimme 5: Must-see shows this week (Noise Pop edition)
Dirty Ghosts are one-fourth of a solid lineup at Slim's this Friday, Feb. 28Photo: Misha VladimirskiyLike sands through the hourglass, so are the festivals of San Francisco. Or something like that. SF...
View ArticleWiener’s resolution to study waterfront initiative written by its opponents
Developers and activists are once again at odds over San Francisco’s waterfront, arguably the most valuable bit of land in one of America’s most expensive cities. Ahead of a June ballot initiative that...
View ArticleWriting in the dark
True-crime author Harold Schechter talks murder and 'The Mad Sculptor'Schechter's next book will delve into the sordid tale of infamous prospector Alferd Packer, aka the Colorado cannibal.HAROLD...
View ArticleAll together now
With Burn Your Fire For No Witness, indie-folk It Girl Angel Olsen embraces a full-band soundANGEL OLSEN PHOTO BY ZIA ANGERarts@sfbg.comAs she stares down the remainder of what's sure to be the busiest...
View ArticleFind some poetry
Sun Kil Moon's Mark Kozelek grapples with life and death on his rawest, most intimate album yetMARK KOZELEK PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ARTISTarts@sfbg.comRead more »
View ArticleFilm Listings: February 26 - March 4, 2014
Film listings are edited by Cheryl Eddy. Reviewers are Kimberly Chun, Dennis Harvey, Lynn Rapoport, Sam Stander, and Sara Maria Vizcarrondo. For rep house showtimes, see Rep Clock.OPENINGRead more »
View ArticleTheater Listings: February 26 - March 4, 2014
Stage listings are compiled by Guardian staff. Performance times may change; call venues to confirm. Reviewers are Robert Avila, Rita Felciano, and Nicole Gluckstern. Submit items for the listings at...
View ArticleRocked worlds
The Bengsons take love, life, and music on the road with 'Hundred Days'THEATER There are two sides to every road. But ask a long-haul trucker, a traveling salesman, or a pair of wandering minstrels...
View ArticlePsychic Dream Astrology: February 26 - March 4, 2014
Feb 26-Mar 4, 2014Mercury goes Direct on the 28th. Go back to business as usual.ARIESMarch 21-April 19Pushing things forward as you obsess on what could, should, or didn't happen is not going to work...
View ArticleRep Clock: February 26 - March 4, 2014
Schedules are for Wed/26-Tue/4 except where noted. Director and year are given when available. Double and triple features marked with a •. All times pm unless otherwise specified.Read more »
View ArticleHot! New! Live!
See the beauty, touch the magic.A sushi party at ICHIPHOTO BY TABLEHOPPERThere are a bunch of new openings to cover this week, starting with the new location of ICHI Sushi and NI Bar (3282 Mission, SF....
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