Metro Issue: Aug 19–Aug 25, 2021

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Shock Value

As they prep the 20th anniversary edition of their punk history 'Please Kill Me,' Legs McNeil and Gillian McCain look back at how the groundbreaking oral history changed not just the publishing industry, but also the way we tell stories. By Steve Palopoli

SV News

Road Rage

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Little Portugal residents fume over dangerous road conditions. By Jennifer Wadsworth

Features

Constant Gardeners

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Veggielution celebrates roots with annual Bounty of Heart's Delight dinner. By Gary Singh

Music & Nightlife

Velvet Revival

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The Velvet Teen return with new full-length album, ‘All Is Illusory.’ By Nick Veronin

Change is Good

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Starover Blue, formerly Cartoon Bar Fight, have a new sound and new album on the way. By Nick Veronin

Arts & Entertainment

‘Cowardy’ Crooning

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Stanford Rep. Theater hosts revue of Noel Coward's greatest hits. By Karla Kane

Film

Lost and Lusting

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'Diary of a Teenage Girl' tells the tale of a particularly complicated relationship. By Richard von Busack

‘Straight’ Gangsta

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F. Gary Gray's 'Straight Outta Compton' follows the rise of N.W.A. By Richard von Busack

SV Dining

Beyond the Bar

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Orchard City Kitchen takes shareable plates to the next level.