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Berkeley Art Center's New 'Wonder Women' Exhibit Showcases Work of 10 Local Female Artists

Arts Feature

Berkeley Art Center's New 'Wonder Women' Exhibit Showcases Work of 10 Local Female Artists

"Being a wonder woman is surviving in a male dominant society."

By Lou Fancher

Music

New Sounds from Local East Bay Latinx Bands

New Sounds from Local East Bay Latinx Bands

By Azucena Rasilla

Movie Review

Unfunny, Misogynist Anti-Superhero Returns in 'Deadpool 2'

Unfunny, Misogynist Anti-Superhero Returns in 'Deadpool 2'

By Daniel Barnes

Feature

The Killer Inside Me

The Killer Inside Me

By Brent King

News & Opinion

The Oakland Zone

NFL Anthem Policy Shows Owners’ Cowardice, Not Patriotism

NFL Anthem Policy Shows Owners’ Cowardice, Not Patriotism

Team owners capitulated to President Trump’s divisive rants and spat on individual freedom this week by banning protests during the national anthem at football games.

By Chris De Benedetti

News

Oakland Police Brings Back Its Horse-Mounted Unit

Oakland Police Brings Back Its Horse-Mounted Unit

It's more of a public relations campaign — and a costly one at that.

By Darwin BondGraham

News

Wall Street Comes to Alameda

Wall Street Comes to Alameda

The world's largest private equity firm buys the island's largest apartment complex.

By Rasheed Shabazz

Letters

Letters of the Week: Our Readers Chime in on Last Week's Issue

Letters of the Week: Our Readers Chime in on Last Week's Issue

By East Bay Express readers

Letters

Letters of the Week: Our Readers Chime in on Last Week's Issue

Letters of the Week: Our Readers Chime in on Last Week's Issue

By East Bay Express readers

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Arts & Culture

Arts Feature

Ariel Craft to Make a Splash with 'Dry Land' at Shotgun Players

Ariel Craft to Make a Splash with 'Dry Land' at Shotgun Players

With a predominantly female cast, the rising star director will explore the complex world of teenage womanhood.

By Nicole Gluckstern

WAAFRIKA 123

WAAFRIKA 123

Live Oak Theatre

Face-to-Face: Looking at Objects That Look at You

Face to Face: Looking at Objects that Look at You

Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology

Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes

Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes

Roda Theatre

Savage Love

Savage Love: Bad Sex Party Host

Savage Love: Bad Sex Party Host

Also, the inner torment of a lesbian debating sleeping with a man.

By Dan Savage

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Food & Drink

Restaurant Review

La Perla Serves Puerto Rican Food with Soul

La Perla Serves Puerto Rican Food with Soul

At the Oakland restaurant, a former Borinquen Soul chef channels his parents' cooking with fresh energy.

By Janelle Bitker

Restaurant Review

In San Leandro, Fusion Delight Specializes in Edible Cuteness

In San Leandro, Fusion Delight Specializes in Edible Cuteness

The restaurant draws big crowds for its upscale, Hong Kong-style dim sum.

By Janelle Bitker

Jamaican Jerk Cook-Off

Jamaican Jerk Cook-Off

Drake's Dealership

Third Culture Bakery Brunch

Third Culture Bakery Brunch

Third Culture Bakery

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Movies

Movie Review

'The House of Tomorrow' Delivers Indie Mope-Fest

'The House of Tomorrow' Delivers Indie Mope-Fest

The film promises punk rock but feels dreadfully quirk-heavy.

By Daniel Barnes

Movie Review

'Boom for Real: The Late Teenage Years of Jean-Michel Basquiat' Fails to Deliver Satisfying Portrait

'Boom for Real: The Late Teenage Years of Jean-Michel Basquiat' Fails to Deliver Satisfying Portrait

The famous New York artist is barely present in the new documentary.

By Daniel Barnes

Solo: A Star Wars Story -- An IMAX 3D Experience

Solo: A Star Wars Story 3D

Beast

The Seagull

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Music

Music

At Ebbing Sounds, Performance and Critique Collide

At Ebbing Sounds, Performance and Critique Collide

The San Francisco symposium pairs scholarly analysis of the digital music ecosystem with an international cast of electronic acts.

By Sam Lefebvre

Backbeat

Local Records, Reviewed: Wax Idols, Allblack, Drama

Local Records, Reviewed: Wax Idols, Allblack, Drama

Afterlife reveries, dubs dispatches, and gale-force punk.

By Sam Lefebvre

Natalia Lafourcade

BottleRock Presents: Natalia Lafourcade

The UC Theatre

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Recent Blog Posts

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Review: Police Activity Disrupts Day Two of BottleRock Napa Valley

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Review: On the Lack of Brown and Black Artists at Day One of BottleRock Napa Valley

News - May 25, 11:01 AM

Friday’s Briefing: Bay Area Home Prices Hit Record High; Ghost Ship Defendant Denied Release

News - May 25, 10:10 AM

Taj Reid Found Guilty of Rigging State Construction Contracts and Accepting Bribes

Food & Drink - May 24, 2:48 PM

The Well to Reopen with Kava, Accessible Meals

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WAAFRIKA 123 @ Live Oak Theatre

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The Killer Inside Me

Five years ago, I became one of the thousands of men diagnosed every year in the U.S. with HPV-related throat cancer.
The Express' 2018 June Endorsements

We endorse Gavin Newsom, Kevin de Leon, Tony Thurmond, Measure A, RM3, and most of the local and state ballot initiatives.
Wall Street Comes to Alameda

The world's largest private equity firm buys the island's largest apartment complex.
Review: Police Activity Disrupts Day Two of BottleRock Napa Valley

Plus, white attendees say the N word during E-40's set.
New Sounds from Local East Bay Latinx Bands

These five artists tie culture, politics, and social consciousness into their latest releases.

Smoke Meat, Poutine, and Latkes at Augie's Montreal Deli

At the new Jewish deli, modern meets traditional and Montreal meets Berkeley.
Taj Reid Found Guilty of Rigging State Construction Contracts and Accepting Bribes

The son of Oakland Council President Larry Reid faces up to 20 years in prison and $750,000 in fines.
Alameda City Manager Jill Keimach Should Resign

She crossed the line when she surreptitiously recorded councilmembers. Also, Alameda should think seriously about amending its city charter.
Billionaire George Soros Pours Money Into Alameda County District Attorney's Race

Meanwhile, police unions back incumbent District Attorney Nancy O'Malley.
Oakland's Exclusive Deal to Sell City-Owned Land to Charter School Draws Opposition

Criticized for 'backroom dealing,' the city council continues to pursue exclusive, no-bid deals to offload public property.

Billionaire George Soros Pours Money Into Alameda County District Attorney's Race

Meanwhile, police unions back incumbent District Attorney Nancy O'Malley.
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Oakland's Exclusive Deal to Sell City-Owned Land to Charter School Draws Opposition

Criticized for 'backroom dealing,' the city council continues to pursue exclusive, no-bid deals to offload public property.
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The Killer Inside Me

Five years ago, I became one of the thousands of men diagnosed every year in the U.S. with HPV-related throat cancer.
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Oakland Failed to Spend $2.2 Million on Anti-Displacement and Homeless Assistance

The funds went unspent because of a budget error and staffing shortages.
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Judge Rules in Favor of Oakland Coal Project

The ruling paves the way for developer Phil Tagami to move ahead with a fossil fuel export hub that could ship millions of tons of coal per year to overseas markets.
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Unfunny, Misogynist Anti-Superhero Returns in 'Deadpool 2'

The movie treats audiences to more lazy writing and idiot-appeasing offensiveness.
From the Makers of 'Juno,' 'Tully' Is a Serendipitous Treasure

Charlize Theron and Mackenzie Davis make the most of this diary of a mad housewife.
'Boom for Real: The Late Teenage Years of Jean-Michel Basquiat' Fails to Deliver Satisfying Portrait

The famous New York artist is barely present in the new documentary.
Oakland's Caleon Fox Emerges as a Serious Rapper

He's best known for his funny viral videos, but that might change after he plays Blurry Vision.
'Bye Bye Germany' Tells Comedic Story of One Man’s Escape from the Holocaust

In the mostly true film, the Jewish protagonist uses jokes to survive.

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