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A young woman palms a basketball.

Teenage Hoopers Face Off in ‘Flex,’ a New Play About Women’s Basketball

The San Francisco Playhouse production has a lot of game play, but it’s really about the girls’ off-court struggles.
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In an outdoor courtyard, a man and woman in blue aprons prepare banana-leaf tamales in a large pot.

How One of Mexico City’s Most Acclaimed Restaurants Began in Oakland

Masala y Maiz is the loving result of two founding chefs who met, and started reimagining the food industry together, in Old Oakland.
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A group of elder women on stage in wheelchairs, holding flowers as they're honored for their service.

How Much Has Changed Since Rosie the Riveter’s Day?

Rosie the Riveter Day in Richmond allows me to reflect on the war machine and the pursuit of happiness.
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Mxka Sings ‘R&B Tumbados’ for the Lover Girls

The San Leandro-raised singer is making waves with her soft, romantic take on Mexican regional music.
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A historical, black-and-white photo of women in jeans and sweaters posing in front of Old Wives' Tales bookstore.

In the 1970s, Bay Area Lesbians Created Their Own Economy

An exhibit at the GLBT Historical Society looks back at bookstores, cafes and co-ops that offered a lifeline.
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‘||: Girls :||: Chance :||: Music :||’ Captures the Nature of Girlhood Friendship

Set in an East Bay music conservatory, Eisa Davis' new play shows how fleeting relationships leave a permanent mark.
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At the Roxie, ‘Fútbol on Film’ Celebrates Soccer as the People’s Sport

An in-progress documentary about San Francisco City Football Club sets the tone for a fan-focused film event.
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