Monica Turner

Drag queens. Beauty Queens. Movie Stars. Statesman. Activists. And rebels. Welcome to another evening of theater in San Francisco. Magic Theatre, now in its 49th year and one of our favorite venues around here on Stark Insider, today announced that it will "transform into Manila's mythical Studio 54." Thanks to the eagerly...

For Brie Larson being trapped in a room wasn't so bad after all. The newly minted Golden Globe winner (best actress) spoke to Stark Insider about the film that's been short-listed by many as one of the best of the past year. "There's so many reference points," she says. "It...

Your lunch and dinner plans just got a whole lot easier, at least for the week starting January 20th. That's when about 130 restaurants across San Francisco will offer two and three course fixed price lunch and dinner menus. Prices start at $15 (per person) for lunch and $40 for...

Napa Valley's massive music festival once again returns in 2016. BottleRock organizers have announced that the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stevie Wonder, and Florence+The Machine will headline this year's edition which takes place May 27-29, 2016 at the Napa Valley Expo. "We’re incredibly excited about our all-star lineup and what we...

Central Works New Play Theater in Berkeley has revealed its 2016 line-up. Organizers tell us they will continue to focus on new work "drawing from history, literature and events in our contemporary world that affect life as we live it." The Central Works 2016 Season opens with the Oedipal family...

Cavalia is once again in town. Odysseo, its astonishing new production, opened last month in San Francisco, and has already been extended through early 2016. So there's still plenty of time if you're looking for a fantastical family outing over the holidays. In her Stark Insider review, Cy Ashley Webb...

In this Stark Insider video feature, legendary singer-songwriter Rob Thomas performs an acoustic set at Sutter Home Wines and then sits down with Loni Stark for an unpredictable, entertaining discussion. Shot at Live in the Vineyard. One of the (many) highlights from the fall edition of the bi-annual Live in the Vineyard...

He's stayin' alive. And in our hearts. Famed ageless wonder known as John Travolta is set to unlock a career achievement award at this year's edition of the Napa Valley Film Festival. Now in its fifth year, NVFF organizers say they will also hold special tributes for actor Bruce Dern ("Legendary Actor"), and actor-writer...

The San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus today announced they will open its 38th season with Crescendo Turns 10! An annual fundraiser, the event features (fabulous) live and silent auctions, food, an open bar reception and will be held at the Ritz-Carlton. Crescendo Turns 10! takes place October 11, 2015. “With nine years of...

Good news for fans of the untold story of the witches of Oz. Wicked (review from the Orpheum) is returning to San Francisco. Organizers today at SHN announced the Broadway smash hit -- and winner of a Grammy and three Tony Awards -- will play the Orpheum Theatre March 9 through...