Captain Kirk, Hulk in town for return of SiliCon
A wild melange of costumes including Deadpool and Batman, Incredible Hulk actor Lou Ferrigno and Star Trek’s William Shatner – and a hands-on maskmaking workshop …
Chase Center implements vaccine, test requirement for attendees
The Chase Center, home of the Golden State Warriors, is requiring everyone attending games, concerts or other events to show proof of vaccination or a …
Tomatoes, classic cars abound at this weekend’s Fairfield festival
If you’re looking for a Better Boy or an Early Girl or have a desire to shake a Moneymaker, the 29th Annual Tomato and Vine …
Free San Mateo County Fair admission to anyone who gets vaccination on site
The San Mateo County Fair kicks off on Saturday, featuring carnival rides, musical performances, food vendors and free entry for those who get vaccinated on …
Breed proposes nearly $10 million Downtown Recovery Plan
Mayor London Breed Tuesday is proposing a $9.5 million spending plan to reinvigorate downtown tourism. In a statement on the Downtown Recovery Plan, Breed said: …
State loosens restrictions on outdoor sports, entertainment, amusement parks
For the first time in roughly a year, Bay Area residents will be able to attend outdoor venues for sports and live entertainment and amusement …
City contract scrutiny draws attention to Golden Gate Park Ferris wheel operation
As a discussion by city officials around whether to keep a 150-foot tall Ferris wheel at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park continues to go in …
SF offers struggling entertainment venues reprieve with waived fees, taxes
With most entertainment venues unable to operate during the Covid-19 pandemic, San Francisco Mayor London Breed and Treasurer José Cisneros announced Monday they will waive …
Catch these must-see films in virtual 17th annual San Francisco Greek Festival
To show their gratitude for years of support, San Francisco Greek Film Festival organizers are offering their 17th virtual lineup for free. The annual celebration …
City’s ‘fiercest drag queens’ grace Union Square ice rink for 10th year
A host of drag queens will take to the ice Thursday night in San Francisco for the 10th annual Drag Queens on Ice holiday event, …
San Francisco rings in ice skating season at Civic Center
It’s time to lace up the ice skates. San Francisco city officials opened the T-Mobile Winter Park at Civic Center Plaza Friday morning. Four-time U.S. …
Keanu Reeves has taken over the cinema world
The first half of 2019 is over, and with that, half a year in movies have been shown in theaters around the world. So far, …
Officials advise public to avoid Treasure Island for fireworks
As the Bay Area gears up for the Fourth of July holiday Thursday, San Francisco fire officials are encouraging people who plan on visiting the …
John Wick goes to war against everyone in ‘Parabellum’
The John Wick series has emerged as the sum of James Bond and The Fast and the Furious.
Rogen, Theron form unlikely romance that works wonders in ‘Long Shot’
Long Shot is more than just politics, it takes the time to focus on characters and relationships.
‘Avengers: Endgame’ is a finale fit for any Marvel hero or heroine
Hilarious, ambitious and beautiful, this final battle with Thanos is one of cinema’s biggest achievements.
Flaws aside, ‘Pet Sematary’ is a fun horror romp
Author Stephen King’s newest adaptation is brought back to life, remade into something terrifying and fresh. Directed by Kevin Kölsch (Starry Eyes, Absence) and Dennis …
‘Dumbo’ is Tim Burton at his most mediocre
You know you’ve made it when someone can describe a movie by using your name.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk opens for spring season
The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk starts its spring season this week with rides and games opening at 11 a.m. Monday, according to boardwalk officials. The …
With ‘Us,’ Jordan Peele delivers scares and disappointments
I’m happy when filmmakers step out their comfort zones and become more ambitious with their craft. But sometimes, it gets to a point where the audience isn’t in on it.