Continuing from last Monday’s edition, here, in chronological order, are some noteworthy stage events coming your way this summer.A.C.T.A production of Moliere’s 1673 comedy, "The Imaginary Invalid," honors the arrival of Bill Ball’s A.C.T. in San Francisco 40 years ago with the very same "Le Malade imaginaire." Constance Congdon’s adaptation is directed by Ron Lagomarsino, featuring Nancy Dussault and John Apicella. Read More

Have you ever awakened suddenly and wanted to preserve your dreams? On exhibit at the Peninsula Museum of Art through July 8, "The Fires Within: Passionate Drawings by Eleanor Dickinson" displays dream drawings created every morning for years as well as remembered images (and nightmares) from the night. Read More

From very top of the San Francisco War Memorial’s 3,000-seat auditorium, the sound is amazing, the best in the house. The problem is that the singers appear as tiny figures in the far distance. You sit or stand at the top of the second balcony to hear the performance — not to see it. Until now. As of this week, the binocular concession is out of business. Read More

About the series: In a saloon town such as San Francisco, the bartender plays a crucial role. Confessor, friend, sounding board — the man or woman behind the plank sees to it that our needs are met with elegance, grace and often wit. They see humanity at its best and most convivial, but also offer a nod and a welcome to the lonely. But what do they see when they look at us? What are the tricks of their trade? And what lessons have they learned along the way? In this Examiner weekly feature, we talk to some of our local bartenders to find out.Cortez Read More