Leslie Katz

Writers of new mysteries, fantasies and thrillers are among those speaking about their books in the region this month. To submit an event to the calendar, email [email protected].

It's not a surprise that the Bob Mackie costumes in “The Cher Show”— notably, the skimpy beaded ensemble and huge headdress the actress wore to the 1986 Oscars — earned a Tony Award for the designer and evoked big applause at Wednesday's performance in San Francisco.

San Francisco author Sasha Vasilyuk has been on an intense journey writing her debut novel about a Ukrainian Jewish World War II veteran with a

Debut novels, short stories and memoirs by locals are up for discussion and sale. And Amy Stewart, popular author of the “The Drunken Botanist,” has several events in the region to promote her new title, The Tree Collections: Tales of Arboreal Obsession.” To submit an event to the calendar, email [email protected].

With summer well underway, the season still boasts free outdoor concerts across the region. Here's a quick roundup of some local live-music-at-no-cost offerings.

Famous (and less famous) writers addressing show business, politics, sociology and their own personal histories are sharing their new releases this month. Also: Best-selling romance writers share their recent titles.

East Bay singer Laurie Roldan isn’t too fazed about proverbially stepping into the shoes of Karen Carpenter. “I have a connection with her because she

By Leslie Katz A San Francisco jury this summer found David DePape, the man who in 2022 broke into Nancy Pelosi's Pacific Heights home and bludgeoned her husband with a hammer, guilty of five felony charges.

Telling a story for the ages for “The Wizard of Oz” fans (and isn't that everybody?) “Wicked” still dazzles and delights as it enters its third decade.

Historical novelists, musicians, award-winners and writers with national notoriety are among the authors making public appearances across the region this month. To submit an event to the calendar, email