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Since 1980, SF non-profit offering live programs w/ leading figures in arts & ideas. Operating Sydney Goldstein Theater since 2013

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One of the happiest moments of my career happened this month. I was given the opportunity to interview the genuinely gracious and profoundly eloquent, Kyle MacLachlan. The man is a national treasure and his autobiography “Fictional Selves: A Memoir” is a deeply thoughtful meditation on his life, cinema and all things David Lynch. It is an absolute must for both fans and the uninitiated.

I would also like to thank @jm.merkle for putting together an incredible clip reel along with each and every person who packed the Sydney Goldstein Theater. Special shout out to Kate, Holly and the entire hard-working staff @CityArtSF, who even placed a limited edition MOViES FOR MANiACS trading card of Mr. MacLachlan into every attendees book. (Post on this thread if you are interested in acquiring a card.)

My 15-year-old self is here to tell you definitively that your dreams can actually come true.

Interested in listening to the interview!?! It will play on the www.KQED.org Broadcast on 10/27/2026 at 10:00pm PST

#CityArtsSF #KyleMacLachlan #MOViESFORMANiACS #HeDidTheChickenWalk

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Mission Local, City Arts & Lectures and The New York Times co-hosted a debate Oct. 13 between congressional candidates state Sen. Scott Wiener and Supervisor Connie Chan at the historic Sydney Goldstein Theater in San Francisco.⁠
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The two are vying to succeed Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, who has held the seat since 1987.⁠
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One question we asked the candidates during the lightning round of the debate: What’s your favorite Muni line? ⁠
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Watch the full debate at the link in bio.⁠
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🎥: Courtesy of City Arts & Lectures⁠
🎬: Emma Garcia⁠, Meg Shutzer ⁠
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#MissionLocal #SanFrancisco #Government #Debate #News

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A random photo dump from two and a half weeks of book tour. Starting with: A group of police officers who work with homeless and mentally ill folks in the transit system in Washington, DC. At @politicsprose.

With one of my brilliant interlocutors, @terrymoranjournalist, in Washington.

At the completely indescribable and very well-scented @godmothersbooks store in Santa Barbara.

Inexplicable skeletons occupying a wine cellar in a building in Chicago.

Seeing the legendary @therealbuddyguy in the flesh in Chicago at his club. @buddyguys

Talking about incredibly, incredibly important things with Fareed Zakaria and Malcolm Gladwell on the set of @realtimers with Bill Maher in LA.

Visiting the new @obamalibrary and center in Chicago.

A moment of peace at the Obama library in Chicago, the monument to the former president‘s mother.

I just liked this place in Chicago on the way to dinner with friends.

A small meet-up in Seattle with several people who work on the issues highlighted in my book. @folioseattle @nick_hanauer

Hastily ordered room service Champagne in Seattle upon learning that I made the New York Times bestseller list.

Another formidable questioner, the legendary @rebeccasolnit, on stage with me at @cityartssf.

An urgent haircut from @yukikotajima mid-tour.

With the incisive and hilarious and wise Junot Diaz, who interviewed me for @harvardbookstore in Cambridge.

At the @nytransitmuseum, for an unforgettable event with @mta and @nycdhs.

I was told to wear these to Calgary. So I did. I was not misled.

Calgary sunset.

Had a delightful morning playing pickleball with a bunch of strangers on the outskirts of Calgary. Gotta stay healthy on tour.

What is better than the company of other writers? At @wordfest in Calgary.

I swear I will not order another burger and fries tomorrow. I swear I will not order another burger and fries tomorrow. I swear I will not order another burger and fries tomorrow. OK, fine, it’s book tour.

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Mission Local, City Arts & Lectures and The New York Times co-hosted a debate Tuesday between congressional candidates Supervisor Connie Chan and state Sen. Scott Wiener at the historic Sydney Goldstein Theater in San Francisco.⁠
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The two are vying to succeed Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, who has held the seat since 1987.⁠
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One question we asked the candidates: Do you think your opponent is truly a progressive?⁠
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Watch the full debate at the link in bio.⁠
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🎥: Courtesy of City Arts & Lectures⁠
🎬: Emma Garcia⁠
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#MissionLocal #SanFrancisco #Government #Debate #News

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It’s progressive to fight for more housing, public transit improvements, and new parks. I’ve spent my career fighting to build a more affordable, better functioning city by making these improvements.

It’s not progressive to block homes, transit improvements, and parks, as my opponent has done.

Let’s move forward, not backward.

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We shouldn’t have to worry about mass displacement every time there is a tech boom in this city. The fact that we do is the result of decades of obstructionist politicians refusing to build.

I have spent my career working to change that so people can continue to live in the best city in the world.

In Congress, I will fight tirelessly to ensure that San Francisco has the resources and funding to build the homes we need.

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Shake off your writer's block and join us at Southern Pacific Brewing Co on Tuesday, October 20, for our Writer's Block Party, a celebration of youth voice and the neighborhoods that make San Francisco wonderful. 🌉

You invest $40 (or more!) in helping young people thrive, and we'll provide:

🍷 Unlimited free beer and wine
📚 Free books
🤫 Silent auction
🎁 Surprises

Thank you to our sponsors, @blackhawknetwork, @chroniclebooks, @monkeybrains_isp, @heroshopsf, the @friendssfpl, the @sfgiants, @housefamilyvineyards, @snapfiesta, @intuitivepaintingclasses, @suckafreecollective415, @odcsf, @thechapelsf, @cityartssf, @calsurplus, @tipsyputt, @roxie_theater, @holeymoleysanfrancisco, @barrys, @dandelionchocolate, @dothebay, @blackhearttattoo, @missionbowlingclub, Bay Area RPG, @terrorvaultsf, @clubfugazisf, @gamescapesf, @grandcoffee, @sunsetcommons, @fortpointbeer, @touchstoneclimbing, @karen.louie, and @sfballet for their contributions to this event.

This is a 21+ event. 🎟️ Get your tickets at the link in bio!

🎥 Video of last year's event by @imjustfrankjr
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Alt text: Promotional poster for the Writer's Block Party featuring an illustration of the Golden Gate Bridge, with its suspension cables depicted as the open pages of books and a sun setting between the towers. A video of a previous event shows guests browsing books, playing games, eating, and mingling in a cozy brewery.

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Tremendous enjoyment, thank you @cityartssf to listen to stories, to conversations & insights, especially from the one, the only, @kyle_maclachlan, celebrating his new memoir, Fictional Selves, exploring his life’s journey, adventures, not to mention his excellent impersonations #kylemaclachlan #cityarts #sanfrancisco #artist #daughter

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What an honor to see this legend talk about his amazing career. From DUNE to TWIN PEAKS and of course my favorite BLUE VELVET… Make sure to pick up his new memoir 🤙

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SEPTEMBER READING WRAP-UP

Eight delicious books made their way onto my table this September—entertaining me, feeding parts of my mind and heart, and generally keeping me very happily occupied.

I also made it to an author event @cityartssf at the absolutely stunning Sydney Goldstein Theater in San Francisco to see Emily St. John Mandel. And, after years of coaxing, I finally dragged along a friend who had never been to an author event AND is new to Bookstagram. Looking at you, @theshelfmarkbooksocial

I can feel summer starting to slip through my fingers, even though it’s currently glorious and hovering in the 80s where I am in California. But I know what’s coming: fall. 🍁

Spooky season is upon us, cozy reading is right around the corner, and I am very ready to see what October has in store.

What did you read in September? And are you ready for your fall reading era?

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#september #readingwrapup #bookstagram #dishingonbooks

Favorite Fiction Reads

Such a fun event!

California Queen

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ADV TiX STiLL AVAiLABLE (link in bio) - Kyle MacLachlan in discussion with Jesse Hawthorne Ficks - This Friday (10.02) at 7:30pm at the Sydney Goldstein Theater (275 Hayes Street, San Francisco, CA 94102)

Very Limited MOViES FOR MANiACS Trading Card for all attendees!

“Here is a fact: Kyle MacLachlan makes everything that he is involved in better. Combining the mysterious romantic charm of Cary Grant with the naive wonder of Jimmy Stewart, MacLachlan has reinvigorated the mystique of the classic Hollywood actor.

Beginning with his starring performances in David Lynch’s Dune (1984), Blue Velvet (1986) and the monumental television series Twin Peaks, along with his memorable roles on Sex and the City, Desperate Housewives and Portlandia, MacLachlan has become a genuine legend in his own era, most recently being crowned the internet’s “Favorite Dad”, due to his inspired and passionate online creativity.”

#TwinPeaks #KyleMacLachlan #MOViESFORMANiACS

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Away message goes like: ~~SrY Can’t talking BuSy MAKING tHinGs~~💛🪩

#filmsbyrobbiejeanne #cityartsandlectures #videoproducer #sonyalpha

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