Arts + Culture

Britney blackout: Author Jeff Weiss relives the ’00s pop culture cataclysm

Music journalist's gonzo new book 'Waiting for Britney Spears' dives into the tabloid-strewn wreck of the schlocky decade.

Lit Daniel Bromfield - July 11, 2025

Under the Stars: Madlib’s sonic crystal ball spins again

Plus: Kendra Morris scores a reggae-tinged 'Flat Tire,' Jay Som rocks back with 'Float,' Directions in Stereo dips into the wax stacks

Music John-Paul Shiver - July 10, 2025

Good Taste: An obsessive early guide to the Outside Lands food multiverse

Fun bevs, free samples, fries as meals, super splurges, and more: It’s not too soon to plan your festival menu.

Food & Drink Tamara Palmer - July 9, 2025

Unplugging with Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Adding stalwart guitarist Imaad Wasif, the indie heroes hit Symphony Hall to explore their acoustic side—and some new emotional textures.

Music Joshua Rotter - July 9, 2025

Big Week

BIG WEEK: SF Art Book Fair, Anti-Prime Day, Jollof Fest, Macy Gray, Outside Sex…

Marke B. - July 9, 2025

Ferry Building's 127th birthday party, 'Underground Orange,' Orchestra Gold, SFDanceworks, Sholeh Asgary, more to do!

Onstage

Dino drag? You bet ‘Jurassiq’ is

Marke B. - July 9, 2025

Very queer musical parody stomps into Oasis with heels, wigs, claws, and plenty of nostalgic '90s hits.

Stage Review

Drama Masks: Despite cutbacks, SF Mime Troupe’s ‘Disruption’ hits home

Charles Lewis III - July 8, 2025

Poignant 66th season show takes on Ice detentions, apolitical hypocrisy, and a 'Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Fire Department'

Movies

Screen Grabs: Truth, justice, and… something something

Dennis Harvey - July 8, 2025

'Sovereign' insurrection, 'Underground Orange' rebellion, a swarm of Swedish auteurs, Garbage Pail Kids, more movies

Onstage

In ‘Les Blancs,’ a once-silent character finds full voice through eight women players

Lou Fancher - July 8, 2025

Actor Jeunée Simon on OTP's powerful version of Lorraine Hansberry's 1970 play, in which a Black man returns to Africa.

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Music

‘The most euphoric feeling’: Live Aid music legends look back 40 years on

Joshua Rotter - July 7, 2025

As TV docuseries relives epic charitable concert, performers dish about wild moments before 2 billion fans—and backstage.

Art

Merging real and absurd, Tamera Avery’s paintings grapple with the world’s decay

Mary Corbin - July 7, 2025

Large canvases, bold colors, and youth culture's hopeful influence reflect 'the right and wrongness of today.'

What to see at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival this summer ☀️

48 Hills - July 2, 2025

Celebrating 25 years of free, accessible and artistically excellent programs in downtown SF!

Stage Review

Drama Masks: In ‘Aztlán,’ gripped by intense forces beyond control

Charles Lewis III - July 2, 2025

Magic Theatre melds carceral to mystical. Plus: Enthralling 'The Last Goat' presents Ancient Greek tale that does much with little.

Movies

Screen Grabs: Caught up in the raptors, again

Dennis Harvey - July 2, 2025

'Jurassic' holiday weekend kicks. Plus: Thomas Kinkaide's secrets, Fraenkel Film Fest, Bill Gunn and Mikio Naruse retrospectives, more.

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Big Week

BIG WEEK: SF Mime Troupe, Fillmore Jazz Fest, Ant Farm, cheetah croissants….

Marke B. - July 2, 2025

Plus: Gamelan Seker Jaya, DJ Derrick Carter, Breadbelly's new bake, ancient Greek romance, a drum and bass trailblazer, more to do

Culture

Shipyard tales celebrated 20th century Black migrant lives of success and sacrifice

Tom Molanphy - July 1, 2025

'Holding Ground' event brought beleaguered yet vital area's past into the present, with future questions.

Food & Drink

Good Taste: Legendary House of Nanking releases first cookbook

Tamara Palmer - July 1, 2025

Kathy and Peter Fang share the secrets of their family’s celebrated, 37-year-old Chinatown restaurant.

Contest

See a show for free at the awesome Lost Church this month

Marke B. - July 1, 2025

From indie and Americana concerts to sketch comedy and performance art, there's something for everyone. But act fast!

Music

Under the Stars: Lopsided Australian avant-punk coming to town, prepare for obsession

John-Paul Shiver - June 30, 2025

Plus: Fresh tracks from Bar Part Time's new label, Private Joy—and a new Talking Heads video starring Saoirse Ronan?

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Arts + Culture

Britney blackout: Author Jeff Weiss relives the ’00s pop culture cataclysm

Under the Stars: Madlib’s sonic crystal ball spins again

Good Taste: An obsessive early guide to the Outside Lands food multiverse

Unplugging with Yeah Yeah Yeahs

BIG WEEK: SF Art Book Fair, Anti-Prime Day, Jollof Fest, Macy Gray, Outside Sex…

Dino drag? You bet ‘Jurassiq’ is

Drama Masks: Despite cutbacks, SF Mime Troupe’s ‘Disruption’ hits home

Screen Grabs: Truth, justice, and… something something

In ‘Les Blancs,’ a once-silent character finds full voice through eight women players

‘The most euphoric feeling’: Live Aid music legends look back 40 years on

Merging real and absurd, Tamera Avery’s paintings grapple with the world’s decay

What to see at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival this summer ☀️

Drama Masks: In ‘Aztlán,’ gripped by intense forces beyond control

Screen Grabs: Caught up in the raptors, again

BIG WEEK: SF Mime Troupe, Fillmore Jazz Fest, Ant Farm, cheetah croissants….

Shipyard tales celebrated 20th century Black migrant lives of success and sacrifice

Good Taste: Legendary House of Nanking releases first cookbook

See a show for free at the awesome Lost Church this month

Under the Stars: Lopsided Australian avant-punk coming to town, prepare for obsession

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