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Fantastic Negrito confronts his past on new album
Jul 8, 2025

Fantastic Negrito confronts his past on new album

Three-time Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Fantastic Negrito is rarely hesitant to travel. Since winning the first-ever NPR Tiny Desk Contest from among 7,000 entrants with...
Celebrate summer fun across the East Bay
May 27, 2025

Celebrate summer fun across the East Bay

Summer arts and entertainment come in all sizes, from small-scale, invitation-only  experiences in intimate venues to large events shared with hundreds of people. The...
Seven Mirrors gallery reflects community
May 13, 2025

Seven Mirrors gallery reflects community

Oakland-based artist Stacey Goodman’s multidisciplinary work can be described with any number of words. Even so, words fail to capture his broad portfolio and...
Aurora Theatre’s 'Crumbs' triumphs despite last-minute setback
May 13, 2025

Aurora Theatre’s ‘Crumbs’ triumphs despite last-minute setback

If the phrase, “the show must go on,” was ever supremely apropos, it was May 4 at Aurora Theatre in Berkeley. Faced with the...
Rock musical 'The Code' gets updated student production
Apr 22, 2025

Rock musical ‘The Code’ gets updated student production

For people who doubt the unifying power of music, The Kilbanes will make them believers. The Oakland-based theatrical rock band founded and led by...
Startup Art restarts annual indie celebration
Apr 8, 2025

Startup Art restarts annual indie celebration

Returning after a full-stop for five years due to the pandemic, the annual Startup Art Fair sets ablaze one of the area’s finest events...
Samina Ali overcomes trauma, finds new voice
Mar 25, 2025

Samina Ali overcomes trauma, finds new voice

Bay Area-based author Samina Ali has twice lost her identity. The first time, during her childhood, involved a blend of beliefs and misplaced paperwork....
Hugh Bonneville and cast uplift 'Uncle Vanya' melodrama
Mar 11, 2025

Hugh Bonneville and cast uplift ‘Uncle Vanya’ melodrama

People look to theater, concerts, sports and other live entertainment to experience the vicarious thrill of life’s dramatic highs and lows. But face it:...
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