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Tad Malone on November 8, 2018
Barber Shop Chronicles is a funny, poignant journey through community and culture. Written by playwright Inua Ellams, Barber Shop Chronicles traverses African barber shops in Johannesburg, Harare, Kampala and Lagos, and eventually winds up in London. Along the way, the play explores how the barber shop is a central hub of activity…
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Tad Malone on November 7, 2018
Tacos are one of the greatest foods ever created. And beer needs no introduction. These are the facts. Celebrate the best of both worlds at the Bay Area Taco and Beer Festival, which spreads across the San Jose Giants ballpark like a giant tortilla this weekend. The event will be overflowing with…
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The genius of Mystery Science Theater lies in its simplicity. Essentially, it’s a well-rehearsed trash-talking sesh—the kind of riff-fest that good friends have been enjoying over cold beers and bad movie reruns for decades. The brainchild of actor and comedian Joel Hodgson, Mystery Science Theater 3000 (MST3K) follows a janitor trapped by…
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Tad Malone on November 7, 2018
The Palo Alto Player’s newest production, All The Way, is a journey through the life and times of the sometimes controversial, sometimes iconoclastic president Lyndon Baines Johnson. Thrown into the position after his predecessor, John F. Kennedy, was assassinated, Johnson quickly grew to fill the role, for better and for worse. Written…
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Nick Veronin on October 31, 2018
It’s hard enough to make it up to the city on a weeknight, let alone on a day where you also need to cast your ballots. But, if you have time, do both. Featuring 108 original works by the iconic Ralph Steadman—perhaps best known for illustrating a number of Hunter S. Thompson’s…
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Tad Malone on October 31, 2018
Next week at the Hammer Theatre, University of Washington history professor and author Margaret O’Mara will be giving a free talk on the quiet synchronicity between privacy, tech disruption, and America’s political history. The discussion will be drawn from her forthcoming book, and measure the relationships between Silicon Valley, Sacramento and Washington…
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Tad Malone on October 31, 2018
Foothill College Theatre Art’s latest production is a journey through the relationship between siblings and their obsessions. Penned by award-winning playwright Qui Nguyen (best known for her work Vietgone), She Kills Monsters is a hilarious romp across a fantastical world—filled with fairies, elves, ogres and… evil cheerleaders. The play follows Agnes as…
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Nick Veronin on October 31, 2018
It is time once again for the monthly South First Friday Art Walk in downtown San Jose’s SoFA District. This month features a reception by artist Mike Egan at Anno Domini; Egan’s third solo show, “Where Death Goes to Die,” is opening there. Also featured this time around at MACLA, an open…
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Nick Veronin on October 25, 2018
As part of a string of local celebrations of El Dia de los Muertos, the School of Arts & Culture at Mexican Heritage Plaza presents a walking tour of beautifully arranged altars and other art installations at various locations on the three blocks surrounding the MHP. After taking in the altars and…
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Mike Huguenor on October 25, 2018
Billed as part of this weekend’s TwitchCon, Games Done Quick Express is the latest video game speedrunning event from Games Done Quick, the group that wrote the book on speedrunning. Since 2010, the event has raised many millions of dollars for worthy causes, including more than $2.3 million for Doctors Without Borders…
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