Oakland Theater Project’s ‘Endlings’ confronts legacy, reimagines performance
Celine Song/Courtesy
In Celine Song’s play “Endlings,” the burdens and possibilities of storytelling all boil down to real estate.
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Baby Tate brings high energy, self-love to Fox Theater
Self-love triumphed as a running theme of Farris’s set, true to the unapologetic brand of empowerment that colors her extensive discography.
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SF Playhouse’s ‘Heroes of the Fourth Turning’ empathetically presents troubling political realities
Since the original production of “Heroes of the Fourth Turning” premiered in 2019, a polarizing pandemic and the 2021 capital riots have proven Arbery’s story to be as relevant as ever.
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Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir, Sheléa join San Francisco Symphony for rapturous ‘Holiday Soul’ performance
While many might assume a trip to the symphony to be a formal, stiff outing, “Holiday Soul” was anything but a static experience.
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beabadoobee brings dynamic energy to The Fillmore
It’s a rare delight when artists and audiences can meet one another in the middle and match energy, and Laus’ sincerity and stage presence made for a uniquely meaningful performance.
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Bedouine’s intimate ‘Waysides’ delightfully meanders
A journey of looking to the past and gaining wisdom, Waysides cements Korkejian as a unique and exciting voice of modern folk.
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Waxahatchee brings transformative ‘Saint Cloud’ tour to Castro Theater
Crutchfield delivered strong vocals and had great chemistry with her band, resulting in a performance that was on par with, and in some cases, bested the studio recordings of her discography.
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Remi Wolf singles ‘Guerrilla,’ ‘Sexy Villain’ amplify artist’s energetic sound
With lyrics that are sometimes nonsensical, “Guerrilla” and “Sexy Villain” prioritize fun and levity over deep, profound storytelling.
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When concerts return, how can touring be sustainable?
As restrictions on large gatherings ease up in response to widespread vaccination, and the possibility of live music’s return becomes more and more feasible, Coldplay’s decision brings up a necessary conversation about the ethics of touring.
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Anti-aging secrets: A personal essay
Like nearly everyone, I fear the day I will no longer be considered young. While my 20s have only begun, I am already dreading their eventual conclusion.
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