Arts + Culture

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

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

Culture Tom Molanphy - July 1, 2025

Good Taste: Legendary House of Nanking releases first cookbook

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

Food & Drink Tamara Palmer - July 1, 2025

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

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

Contest Marke B. - July 1, 2025

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

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

Music John-Paul Shiver - June 30, 2025

Lit

Bay Area journalist heads down bumpy road to recovery in ‘Lying Drunk’

Lou Fancher - June 28, 2025

But Tony Hicks wants to be clear—this is no self-help book.

Immigration

Drag performer taken by ICE, morning after Pride Week pageant

Marke B. - June 27, 2025

Hilary Rivers was detained during a scheduled immigration appointment in downtown SF after Miss & Mr. Safe Latino Pageant.

Music

Under the Stars: Bidding adieu to the Phoenix Hotel (to the rhythm of drum and bass)

John-Paul Shiver - June 26, 2025

Plus: Trax Records turns 40, Isaac Hayes the American master, Mae Powell's squishy heart, more.

Stage Review

Drama Masks: Finding the comfort zone

Charles Lewis III - June 25, 2025

Queers do the classics in 'Coriolanus,' 'The Blackest Wrench' provides a Juneteenth safe space, more.

Music

How Bliss Fest blew the big-budget competition away

John-Paul Shiver - June 25, 2025

Presidio Theatre's cozy little gathering, starring Martin Luther McCoy and The Seshen. IYKYK.

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Food & Drink

Good Taste: Mystery bags for the frugal food-lover

Tamara Palmer - June 25, 2025

Tinned fish surprises, plus an app that promises 'grocery's best kept deals.'

Party Radar

PRIDE PARTY RADAR: Viva la Lesbianaissance + 35 more rainbows to ride

Marke B. - June 25, 2025

Pink Block, Juanita More Pride, Hard French, Purple Disco Machine, partying for prison abolition, a slew of dyke bars... too much? Never!

Culture

Blue Bottle workers announce intent to organize union at four East Bay locations

Caitlin Donohue - June 25, 2025

Response from management at Nestle-owned company appears to be firing a popular worker leader.

What To Do

BIG WEEK: Marching bands and a Bayview snack parade, Gay Indians celebrate 50, WNBA pride, much more

Caitlin Donohue - June 24, 2025

Too many things to do! Hit up the Trans March, Bong-O Bingo, Franki Jupiter, Ice-T, 'Idomeno'—the list goes on.

Movies

Screen Grabs: A Bollywood-inflected tale of sneaky lesbian vs. imperious mom

Dennis Harvey - June 24, 2025

That's 'The Queen of My Dreams.' Plus: ATA's Anti-Fascist Film Series, experimental Taiwanese flicks, feminist docs, more.

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Music

Live Shots: Compton, Oakland took the stage at Stern Grove Festival

Andrew Brobst - June 23, 2025

Channel Tres and Astu lit up the free fest's 88th season.

Culture

Puff: Here come the high gay holidays

Dan Karkoska - June 23, 2025

Official stoner's guide to Pride, from gummies for a queer cause to drag bingo extravaganza.

Music

Live Shots: Metallica’s hometown stop on mega-tour left Bay metal fans thrashed

D.A. Mission - June 23, 2025

After 44 years, band still has what its Metallica family needs.

Music

John Cameron Mitchell glories in Bowie devotion at ‘BLACKSTAR Symphony’

Joshua Rotter - June 22, 2025

Philharmonic tribute to queer icon's final studio album sets stage for Pride weekend.

Music

Under the Stars: Ron Trent convenes boogie royalty for ‘Lift Off’

John-Paul Shiver - June 19, 2025

Plus: A Juneteenth punk party? Third annual Bliss Fest at Presidio Theatre? Plan accordingly.

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Arts + Culture

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

Bay Area journalist heads down bumpy road to recovery in ‘Lying Drunk’

Drag performer taken by ICE, morning after Pride Week pageant

Under the Stars: Bidding adieu to the Phoenix Hotel (to the rhythm of drum and bass)

Drama Masks: Finding the comfort zone

How Bliss Fest blew the big-budget competition away

Good Taste: Mystery bags for the frugal food-lover

PRIDE PARTY RADAR: Viva la Lesbianaissance + 35 more rainbows to ride

Blue Bottle workers announce intent to organize union at four East Bay locations

BIG WEEK: Marching bands and a Bayview snack parade, Gay Indians celebrate 50, WNBA pride, much more

Screen Grabs: A Bollywood-inflected tale of sneaky lesbian vs. imperious mom

Live Shots: Compton, Oakland took the stage at Stern Grove Festival

Puff: Here come the high gay holidays

Live Shots: Metallica’s hometown stop on mega-tour left Bay metal fans thrashed

John Cameron Mitchell glories in Bowie devotion at ‘BLACKSTAR Symphony’

Under the Stars: Ron Trent convenes boogie royalty for ‘Lift Off’

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