Cover: Funny Girl
Ellen DeGeneres takes to the road.

Gently Kicking Ass: The gentlemanly sport of judo gets a new recruit.

Critic's Picks: A guide to the week's best arts, theater and music events.

Napa Valley Mustard Festival: Annual arts and dining celebration.

E. Tease: Pop-culture curator responds to the revisionist tinkerings of Steven Spielberg.

Pitch Perfect: A big-league 'life coach' looks at dreams, disappointments, and 'The Rookie.'

Caught in the Act: The North Bay club scene returns from the dead.

Ahead of the Pack: Joey Ramone keeps the rock alive.

Regal Rock: San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus queens pay homage to Queen.

SiFT: Disco divas, hip-hop connoisseurs and salsa suaves to flannel-clad pinball players, jazz luminaries and more from the City by the Bay.

Chocolate Heaven: A trio of chocolatiers join Willy Wonka for a wild confectionary extravaganza.

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