Review: Cirque du Soleil’s ‘TOTEM’
For 2 1/2 hours, Cirque du Soleil’s Totem will make you forget your worldly problems and simply appreciate being a human.
Boring Barbie Gets a Makeover
The 9th Annual Altered Barbie Exhibition comes to the city just in time to give the classic kids toy a chance to dress up for Halloween, too.
Movie Review: The Rum Diary
It’s hard not to compare The Rum Diary to Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. Not only are both based off of novels by famed gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson, but Johnny Depp inhabits versions of Thompson in both films.
Opening Reception: Artists-In-Residence at RayKo Photo Center
Tomorrow night, RayKo Photo Center will host an opening reception for photographers and recent artists-in-residence Eric William Carroll and Susan Lynn Smith.
Literary Arts: The Silver Spoon, Ghost Hunting & More
This weekend, the lit scene appeals to foodies, ghost hunters and more.
Jay and Silent Bob Take on The Castro
Halloween in The Castro might not be anything like it used to be, but don’t expect the neighborhood to be completely quiet over the holiday. Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes arrive at Castro Theatre with their live Jay and Silent Bob Get Old show on Friday night before the debauchery continues through the weekend.
Galleries: Ann Magnuson, Liu Yin & Monique Prieto
This week, women are shaking up the gallery scene with a new show, a lecture and a costume contest.
Theater: Halloween Frights
This week, beware — Halloween frights are taking over the stages of San Francisco.
Maharaja: The Splendor of India’s Royal Courts
Although the “Maharaja: The Splendor of India’s Royal Courts” exhibit drips with splendor and luxury, it also seeks to highlight the roles and qualities that made up the royal courts during a time of swift political change.
Interview: Photographer Anton Kawasaki
Instant retro-cool images taken with Instagram and Hipstamatic are the Myspace photos of 2011. But New York-based mobile photographer Anton Kawasaki has made a name for himself with street photos – shot and edited solely on his iPhone – that are a contemporary slice of life.
16th Annual Berlin & Beyond Film Festival
The Berlin & Beyond Festival, starting tonight and running through October 26 at the Castro Theatre, highlights new cinema from Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
