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The Jewish ‘Red Angel’ Who Withstood Incarceration for Workers’ Rights
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The Palestinian Therapist, Teacher and Music Lover Who Built Cultural Bridges
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‘Blow the Whistle’ is 20 Years Old — and Keeps Going On and On
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The 11 Best Plays and Musicals to See This Summer in the Bay Area

From world premiere dramas to classic musicals, your guide to summertime theater in the Bay Area is here.
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In ‘Is God Is,’ Black Women’s Revenge Becomes Spiritual

Twin sisters go after the abusive father who scarred them in Aleshea Harris’ debut thriller.
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In ‘The Young Will Remember,’ a Korean War Reporter Gets Stuck Behind Enemy Lines

In Eve J. Chung’s novel, Ellie ends up stuck in enemy territory, reliant on strangers to help her get home.
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A New Oakland Comic Book Unpacks Black Mental Health

In ‘Love Conquers All,’ a young chef named Kennedy must address past trauma before he can achieve his dreams.
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8 Bay Area Music Festivals You Don't Want to Miss This Summer

Parks, concert halls and dive bars are lighting up with live music, from Oakland to San Francisco to Napa.
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Zach Galifianakis Cultivates Plenty of Laughs in ‘This Is a Gardening Show’

In his delightful new Netflix series, Galifianakis learns how to self-sustain.
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The 10 Best Museum and Gallery Shows to See in the Bay Area This Summer

The summer is chock-full of well-deserved museum solos, exciting group shows and residency open houses.
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