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The Big Blue Eviction

The new owner of The Big Blue Haus, a beloved Oakland space for queers and artists, is evicting all the tenants, and renters say he told them he plans to turn it into an Airbnb.

By Meg Shutzer

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Perhaps You Need a Dating Coach

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Sex Shops Are Not So Scary

Check out these East Bay sex-positive shops.

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8 Pointers for Dating in 2019

Single in the East Bay? Here are some tips for navigating the local dating scene.

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Where to Eat Out With Your Crush

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Three Artists Explore Unusual Materials

Kerith Lisi, Brian Singer, and Hadley Williams craft elegant, witty works that look fresh and contemporary.

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What’s Right in a World of Wrong

Ubuntu Theater Project explores society’s shades of gray.

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Where Can a Guy With ALS Get Some Sexual Healing?

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Classic Cars West Parts Ways With Hella Vegan Eats

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Edible Lessons in Indian Regional Cuisine at Munch India

From Indo-Chinese noodles to Bengali-inspired sea bass.

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Short, But Not Necessarily Sweet

Picking Through the Oscar Nominated Short Films 2019

By Kelly Vance

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Taraji P. Henson shreds the competition as a female sports agent in What Men Want.

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