"The Girl from the North Country," on a national touring musical that begins a three-week run at the Golden Theatre on July 30, can help change perceptions of Bob Dylan's music.
Shapiro, best known as a co-host of National Public Radio's newscast "All Things Considered," will vividly demonstrate both his values and skills in "Thank You for Listening," his storytelling and music show, playing in San Jose and SF August 7 & 8.
Easterseals, an organization which provides advocacy and various services to the disabled, is seeking to change perceptions with "D1$@B1L*tY Is Not a Dirty Word," a new PSA airing on a variety of networks.
President Joe Biden has withdrawn in a shocking decision and endorsed California's own Kamala Harris, Biden's history-making VP. In sports news, the Paris Olympics will include a record-breaking 144 out LGBTQ athletes.
With "Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution" PBS provides a vibrant three-part documentary on the history of disco that is entertaining, thoughtful and at times poignant.
"Fly Me to the Moon," could have conveyed more of the excitement, adventure, and idealism of the Apollo era and less of the cynicism and conspiracy that seems more indicative of our time. Despite fun moments, the landing doesn't stick.
"Keep A'Livin'" is the story of 12-year-old Mandy Anderson and her mother Belle in the rural South during the Civil Rights movement in the 1960s. Kathya Alexander's insightful new novel was recently released by the SF feminist press Aunt Lute Books.
On July 29, the 50th anniversary of Mama Cass Elliot's passing, Oasis will present a Mama Cass Tribute Cabaret, an evening of song hosted by Ruby Vixen and Leigh Crow.
Need a distraction from everything? Sure you do. Plays, concerts, art exhibits and nightlife abound, even in the slower summer weeks. And we've got info on next weekend's Up Your Alley Street Fair and related kinky events. Catch up in with Going Out.
As the Israeli-Hamas war continues without any ceasefire, the 44th San Francisco Jewish Film Festival (July 18-August 4) finds itself "at a time of devastating international conflict and humanitarian crisis in Israel and Gaza."
With sass, style and ingenuity, Jack Tracy created, wrote, edited, directed and stars in "Danny Will Die Alone" a web series of short episodes based on his horrific dating life. Wait, even this guy can't get a nice date?
As George Elrod rose through the ranks of Chicago's comedy scene over the past decade, he created countless characters in improv and sketches. He performs with The Second City touring company, now playing at the Berkeley Rep.
In 1986, Eastern Europe changed forever with the explosion of Chernobyl. In the Finnish film "Light Light Light" ("Valoa Valoa Valoa"), so does the life of fifteen-year-old girl Mariia (Rebekka Baer) when a new girl, Mimi (Anni Iikkanen) arrives.
Christophe Rousset led his ensemble Les Talens Lyriques in a concert performance of Domenico Cimarosa's opera, "L'Olimpiade" (1784), at the Royal Opera-Versailles and on tour, having recorded the piece in Paris from December 18 to 22.