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An Indian woman in colorful wardrobe holds her hands against her chest and looks outward against a blue lit background.

A Modern Rendition of the Ramayana Comes to Hayward

Beyond dance, the PAMPA Dance Academy teaches life lessons.
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A very crispy-looking, orange-tinted kimchi pancake, cut in wedges on a plate.

The 8 Best Deals of Berkeley Restaurant Week

The April 2–12 promotion is a great chance to tour the city’s global dining scene.
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SFFILM’s 2026 Festival Returns to the Castro Theatre — in Part

The April 24–May 4 festival includes retrospective screenings, big-name films and hidden gems.
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‘Stay Alive,’ About Life in Nazi Berlin, Shows How Easy it Is to Just Go Along

Ian Buruma chronicles the lives of WW2 Berliners, including his own father, with powerful lessons for today.
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Inside Program Audio, the Viral DJ Collective Streaming on Haight Street

DJs sfcowboy and erika took over the former Fotomat kiosk after years of throwing parties in San Francisco.
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Riz Ahmed’s ‘Hamlet’ Is a Frenetic and Fast-Talking Take on the Tragedy

In this vibrant new take on Shakespeare’s beloved play, when the blood starts flowing, it flows fast.
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Sex With a Goat? It's a Thing (In This Play)

‘The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?’ at Shotgun Players transcends its crude premise to ask deeper, probing questions.
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