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‘Orwellian’ is the only word for Trump’s reaction to the fatal Minneapolis ICE shooting OPINION: The Trump administration is telling you not to believe what you see on video in an ICE agent’s killing of a Minneapolis woman. Whom are you going to believe?

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From tears to triumph: A timeline of S.F. drag club Oasis Oasis’ whole history — partner changes, death, the financial losses from the pandemic closures and slow San Francisco nightlife recovery — has been whiplash-inducing.

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2026 Culture Forecast: Bold colors, more naps and civil disobedience As the new year approaches, it’s time to look ahead at what’s to come and say goodbye to the cultural phenomena heading out.

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Exclusive: S.F. drag club Oasis saved with multimillion-dollar gift The LGBTQ cabaret and club was slated to shutter after New Year’s Eve, but will now continue, Oasis owner D’Arcy Drollinger confirmed, calling it “a Christmas miracle.”

Days before it was slated to close, Oasis gets a Christmas gift that will allow them to reopen in 2026.

D'Arcy Drollinger gave me the exclusive!

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This @sfchronicle.com feature is so well done! Don’t miss.

I feel like I just consumed a really good prestige TV series. Honestly started imagining Cate Blanchett in the “Hurricane Weinberg” role.

Cheers @tonybravosf.bsky.social and Caleb Pershan.

She was the ‘mad genius’ behind a S.F. restaurant empire — then it fell apart. Can she make a comeback? The owner of Tosca and Leo’s Oyster Bar wants to breathe new life into her San Francisco restaurants while she fights a former business partner in court.

She was the ‘mad genius’ behind a S.F. restaurant empire — then it fell apart. Can she make a comeback?

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Inside S.F. Opera’s dazzling new ‘Monkey King’ with puppeteer Basil Twist San Francisco Opera’s new production “The Monkey King” will likely appeal to children of all ages with its tactile, immersive world and performances.

@tonybravosf.bsky.social has a wonderful article in the SF Chronicle about Basil Twist and SF Opera's dazzling production of Huang Ruo and David Henry Hwang's "The Monkey King." Gift link:

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Have you seen the massive inflatable on top of SFMOMA? Artist KAWS shares the story behind it KAWS’ first major West Coast museum exhibition opens at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, with 36-foot “HOLIDAY: San Francisco” inflatable.

Have you seen the massive inflatable on top of SFMOMA? Artist KAWS shares the story behind it. www.sfchronicle.com/entertainmen...

She’s a former mayor. He’s an arts scion. Of course their wedding was a four-day festival How David Saxe and Melissa Blaustein turned their wedding into a four-day fundraiser for Bay Area arts institutions.

Most experts recommend couples give themselves at least one year to plan their wedding. But David Saxe and Melissa Blaustein used half that time to stage a four-day arts festival that culminated in their “I do” at one of Napa’s signature museums.

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Drag Queen Story Hour originator appointed as San Francisco’s next Drag Laureate As anti-LGBTQ policies grow nationwide, longtime educator and drag performer Per Sia becomes San Francisco’s first transgender Drag Laureate.

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This S.F. museum will forgo permanent home for new nomadic model The Institute of Contemporary Art San Francisco is pursuing a new model without a permanent exhibition space, instead hoping to activate locations throughout the city.

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Until SNAP is funded, here’s an ongoing list of Bay Area restaurants where SNAP recipients can receive free food. Just bring your EBT card!

David Sedaris on extreme fashion, meeting the pope and a second Trump term The essayist is a frequent visitor to the Bay Area and client of legendary San Francisco...

Reminder- I did a Comme des Garcons David Sedaris story before W. www.sfchronicle.com/entertainmen...

How revisiting ‘Rocky Horror’ at S.F.’s Oasis reminded me what it means to belong At San Francisco’s Oasis, a wild night performing in “The Rocky Horror Show” becomes more than nostalgia — it’s a reminder of joy, community and true belonging.

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How Bette Midler inspired this ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ winner’s latest S.F. show Ginger Minj, who starred in “Hocus Pocus 2,” brings her new drag show “Hokus Pokus” to San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts.

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Sam Smith teases Castro Theatre reopening gig with cryptic TikTok post Sam Smith sparked buzz about the Castro Theatre’s upcoming concert lineup on social media, hinting at a big announcement to come.

Is Sam Smith the first act at the newly renovated Castro Theatre in February 2026? www.sfchronicle.com/entertainmen...

Inside Heklina's closet: S.F. drag icon's costumes, wigs and makeup tell her full story Heklina shaped drag culture. After her death, her community is making sure it lasts.

Heklina shaped drag culture. After her death, her community is making sure it lasts.

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‘See you, Hubbell’: Reflecting on Robert Redford and the unattainable man Robert Redford’s death recalls his most iconic role in “The Way We Were,” where his tender performance opposite Barbra Streisand defined tragic romance.

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‘Back to the music’: S.F. Symphony opens new season with optimism The San Francisco Symphony averted a strike with a new labor contract with its musicians, opening its 2025-26 season with relief, optimism and dazzling performances.

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If we gloat in Charlie Kirk’s death, we become what we loathe OPINION: In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s death, we must remember political violence is never acceptable — no matter how abhorrent the person, Tony Bravo writes.

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Lynn Hershman Leeson explores aging, science in ‘About Time’ San Francisco artist Lynn Hershman Leeson debuts About Time at Altman Siegel, blending science, technology and questions about aging.

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This ‘Clueless’ star and S.F. resident is making a movie about the worst year of her life Elisa Donovan hopes to harness the nostalgia around the 30th anniversary of “Clueless” to direct her first film, a deeply personal story about the worst year of her life.

I was honored to be briefly quoted in this piece from @sfchronicle.com and writer @tonybravosf.bsky.social about the enduring magic of Elisa Donovan. Give it a read!
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S.F. Opera Ball highlights urgent need for support: ‘No civilization has ever survived without culture’ The San Francisco Opera’s 103rd season opener mixed glamour with urgency, as arts leaders and longtime patrons worry about the survival of the arts amid funding cuts and political pressure.

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This ‘Clueless’ star and S.F. resident is making a movie about the worst year of her life Elisa Donovan hopes to harness the nostalgia around the 30th anniversary of “Clueless” to direct her first film, a deeply personal story about the worst year of her life.

This ‘Clueless’ star and S.F. resident is making a movie about the worst year of her life www.sfchronicle.com/entertainmen...

Live event: Join the Chronicle and Elisa Donovan for a 30th anniversary screening of ‘Clueless’ To celebrate the 30th anniversary of “Clueless,” the Chronicle is presenting a special screening of Amy Hecklering’s teen comedy classic with actor, writer and San Francisco resident Elisa...

The good vibes for this screening are off the charts.

@tonybravosf.bsky.social is hosting a 30th anniversary “Clueless” screening on Wednesday Sept. 10 with co-star Elisa Donovan at the mighty Balboa Theatre.

Get your tickets!!

🍿🌁❤️

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Dean Cain’s latest role as an ICE recruit shows he’s no Superman OPINION: “Decades after his run as the caped hero, it’s horrifying to imagine someone recognizing the face they remember as Superman not coming to rescue them, but as an ICE officer.”

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‘It’s so cringe’: The Chronicle weighs in on end of ‘And Just Like That’ The end of “And Just Like That …” marks the close of a pop culture era built on cocktails, couture and complicated relationships.

I couldn’t help but wonder, is this really the end of “Sex?” www.sfchronicle.com/entertainmen...

Exclusive: How Doja Cat’s surprise show at Oasis came together during Outside Lands Club owner D’Arcy Drollinger reveals how the secret show came together, just weeks after announcing the venue’s impending closure.

Exclusive: How Doja Cat’s surprise show at Oasis came together during Outside Lands

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I feel like if you’re in the “thump zone” of Outside Lands where all you hear is the pounding bass you should be entitled to some kind of inconvenience fee.

A beloved Bay Area therapy dog comforted people for years. Now he also needs help Brixton’s owner is raising money to help cover “insurmountable” bills after the 11-year-old golden retriever’s lymphoma diagnosis.

Brixton and Linda have been beloved members of the community now for years- Jess Lander has a full report at @sfchronicle.com www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...