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SF Philharmonic's Thrilling Final Concert of the Season!

1 week ago | brokeassstuart.com | Alex Mak

The San Francisco Philharmonic is performing its thrilling final concert of its 2024-2025 season! Their shows at the Herbst Theatre this season have had incredibly good vibes, and of course, wonderful music. Herbst is a beautiful and intimate spot to see shows, with no bad seats in the house. SF Phil’s Music Director & Founder Jessica Bejarano, conducts with a gorgeous enthusiasm, and the people who attend their concerts are true music lovers and enthusiasts.
SF Film Fest: 11 Days, 150 Films, 50 Countries – You Ready?

1 week ago | brokeassstuart.com | Peter Wong

The S.F. International Film Festival (hereafter “SFFILM”) may be turning 68 this year, with most of its activities at the Presidio Theatre, the Marina Theatre, and the Premier Theater at One Letterman. But over the 11 days of this year’s run from April 17-27, 2025, the festival will show over 150 films from over 50 countries, which is no mean feat.
Local Artists Painted 322 Utility Boxes Across San Francisco

2 weeks ago | brokeassstuart.com | Alex Mak

‘Paint the City’ is a public art program led by the Civic Joy Fund, Paint The Void and Building 180, and recently they wrapped up the program’s second year, quietly painting a total 322 utility boxes across San Francisco. Around the city, hundreds of forest green utility boxes are placed in public view on our city streets. These boxes contain necessary electrical units for our traffic signals, but they also provide an opportune target for graffiti and general blight.
Kara Swisher, Robert Reich & More at KQED Reframe Festival in SF!

2 weeks ago | brokeassstuart.com | Alex Mak

Reframe your perspective with a provocative two-day ideas festival from PBS News and KQED!Pioneering thought meets discerning journalism live onstage as some of today’s most inventive minds and changemakers join the hosts of PBS News Hour for in-depth interviews, timely discussions, and moving performances.
Goth Artists to Take Over a Haunted Ship in San Francisco Bay

2 weeks ago | brokeassstuart.com | Alex Mak

Experience 2 Days & Nights of Gothic Subculture. Immerse yourself in art, fashion, people and music!On the haunted USS Hornett aircraft carrier docked on Alameda Island, there is going to be a wonderfully dark and creative festival thrown by the dark arts experts in the Bay Area The Menagerie Oddities Market.
Hulu's April Picks: Horror Flicks and Laugh-Out-Loud Comedies

2 weeks ago | brokeassstuart.com | Peter Wong

Took part in your local “Hands Off” protest? Reward yourself by mentally giving the Musk Rat the finger and engage in some self-care with Hulu’s April offerings. Horrified by the chaos the Orange Felon has unleashed in America? Then “relax” with such indie horror films as an acclaimed “put yourself in Jason Voorhees’ shoes” slasher film or a tale involving a murdered twin sister and a sinister looking life-size puppet.
Matt Haney and Scott Wiener Try Again to extend Last Call to 4 a.m.

2 weeks ago | brokeassstuart.com | Yue Stella Yu

By , CalMattersThis story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Enjoy closing down a California bar at 2 a.m.? Hold my beer, say a pair of San Francisco Democrats. Assemblymember Matt Haney and Sen. Scott Wiener are bringing back a measure to allow some restaurants and bars in California to serve alcohol until 4 a.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and state holidays, extending the current cutoff time by two hours.
April’s Netflix Lineup: ‘Black Mirror’ Returns and ‘You’ Concludes

2 weeks ago | brokeassstuart.com | Peter Wong

For many people, April is not a fun month given that it’s also Tax Month. Some April Netflix viewers will find additional pain by their coming in very late on the series “You” or seeing Orange Fascist-friendly comedian Tony Hinchcliffe get a platform on the network. Fortunately, there are still other things worth checking out this April on Netflix. The new season of “Black Mirror” features a sequel to its acclaimed “U.S.S. Callister” episode and a former Doctor Who starring in another episode.
10,000 Rally at SF Civic Center Against Trump’s Agenda

2 weeks ago | brokeassstuart.com | Alex Mak

Via the Fine Folks at Indivisible SFSan Francisco, CA, April 5, 2025: This afternoon, over 10,000 people joined the Hands Off rally at San Francisco’s Civic Center organized by Indivisible San Francisco and 50501, one of over 1,300 events in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. representing the largest single day of action since Donald Trump was sworn in for a second term.
Swan Lake in San Francisco - A Fairytale Awaits You ✨

3 weeks ago | brokeassstuart.com | Vanessa Gil

This spring, let yourself be transported into a world of beauty, mystery, and grace. On May 6, 2025, the internationally celebrated State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine brings Swan Lake to life for one night only at the iconic Palace of Fine Arts Theatre in San Francisco. Accompanied by Tchaikovsky’s legendary score, this full-scale production features over 200 stunning set pieces and the unforgettable choreography of Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov.