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The Indian American Essayist Who Championed Social Justice and Feminism
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‘Blow the Whistle’ is 20 Years Old — and Keeps Going On and On
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Illustration: Two men sit in a leather booth over a large spread of roast meats and mashed potatoes.

Harry’s Hofbrau Is a Late-Night Throwback for $20 Steak Dinners

The classic San Leandro restaurant serves heaping portions of meat and gravy-soaked potatoes until 11 p.m. on weekends.
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close-up of cut black paper with dense imagery

The Cure-All of Annie Vought’s Intricate Worlds

The artist’s large-scale, complex compositions, made from cut paper, are the antidote to digital strain.
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A man conducts an orchestra aside a pianist at a grand piano, on stage, bathed in purple light

The San Francisco Symphony’s 2026–27 Season Is Here

The orchestra returns with new works that explore mythology and environmentalism, plus fresh collaborations and more.
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A middle aged white woman happily rides a bicycle through the countryside. A female companion sits behind her, looking stern.

‘Miroirs No. 3’ Is a Sweet, Slender Puzzle About Mending Broken Hearts

Germany’s foremost filmmaker begins his beguiling and enigmatic new drama with a glance and a car crash.
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Three Black women in short hair and street clothes look into the camera against a purple wall.

The Dolls Are Coming

At Doll Fest, femme-fronted bands make some noise to smash the patriarchy.
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man in turban with hands behind head and tears in eyes

Heartfelt Epic ‘Palestine ’36’ Revisits Arab Blows Against the British Empire

Annemarie Jacir’s fourth feature has both the virtues and flaws of an expansive historical film.
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A small grey and white kitten with a pink leash walking through a toy tunnel, looking trepidatious

Cats, Cats, Cats, Prancing Ever Onward in Downtown San José

San José Cat Day encompasses cat art, cat crafts, cat-themed food ... and, yes, actual cats.
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