Arts + Culture

Music

Indian indie act Peter Cat Recording Co.’s psychedelic trip to Stern Grove

How a trippy revelation led one-time SF animation student Suryakant Sawhney to dive into playfully introspective music.

Ankita Bhanot - July 10, 2026

Food & Drink

Good Taste: It’s brunch, bitch!

Ohlone-forward snacks, immigrant-ABC collabs, Thai tastings — ‘tis the season for Bay brunches with attitude.

Tamara Palmer - July 9, 2026

Big Week

Big Week: Tamale Lady Day, Shakespeare in the Trash, Ferry Fest, Boots Riley, Red Flags…

Graciela Iturbide, Pete Escovedo, Lil Louie Vega, World Cup dollar oysters, Mary Oliver, Fraenkel Film Fest, Discotech, more to do!

Marke B. - July 9, 2026

Art

‘Slice of the Pie’ serves up bounty of SF’s gallery scene in time of crisis

At Fraenkel, 14 galleries come together to highlight the power of collaboration in a precarious local art moment.

Emily Wilson - July 9, 2026

Music

Under the Stars: Sweeping Promises deliver more art-punk brilliance

Plus: Thee Oh Sees veer fabulously 'Off Course,' DUM1 spawns a diamond under drastic circumstances, more music

John-Paul Shiver - July 8, 2026

Promotion

Special 48 Hills discounts on SF Jewish Film Fest tickets and packages

Save 10% on most tickets and events, and 20% on select packages using code 48HILLSSFJFF46 at checkout.

Marke B. - July 8, 2026

Art

Harry Nordlinger’s comics channel chilling dead malls, creepy Chuck E. Cheese

'Spite House' show artist declares, 'The peak empire is behind us, and we're now living in the waste.'

Daniel Bromfield - July 8, 2026

Stage Review

Drama Masks: SF Mime Troupe marches forth through country’s ‘Wreckage’

Religious prurience meets the surveillance state in company's latest free show. Happy Birthday, America!

Charles Lewis III - July 8, 2026

Art

Sculptor Stephanie Robison’s tactile wonders call out ‘squeeze me’

Provocatively melding stone and soft materials into playful polymorphs, the Oakland artist hopes to spark 'the ability to think differently'

Mary Corbin - July 7, 2026

Culture

48 Hills wins 9 California Journalism Awards

Continuing our Division 7 streak with first place nods in Fine Arts Writing and Video Journalism, plus Health Reporting, Music Writing wins, more

Marke B. - July 7, 2026

Music

Live Shots: Metric rode the indie sleaze revival to a triumphant return

Old World underground, here we are now: nostalgic anthems, smudged mascara, black tights from Canadian synth stalwarts.

D.A. Mission - July 6, 2026

Movies

Screen Grabs: Famous artists choose their favorite flick (and you can watch)

Fraenkel Film Fest links visual arts. Plus: sexy-synthy 'Onda Nova,' poet Mary Oliver doc, Turkish mystery 'Burning Days,' more movies

Dennis Harvey - July 6, 2026

Music

Under the Stars: Oakland’s Satya hits hard and deep with Kodachrome debut ‘Yellow House’

Plus: Jared Mattson and Ruban Nielson bring liminal sounds to Cafe du Nord, Wewantsounds heralds Hadley Caliman, RIP James Blood Ulmer, more.

John-Paul Shiver - July 5, 2026

Big Week

BIG WEEK: SF Mime Troupe, Fillmore Jazz Fest, Future of Us, Destiny Muhammad…

UGHmerica the Beautiful, World Cup at the Chapel, Sweater Funk, Limitless Film Series, Ralph's Coffee, Todd Terje, more to do!

Marke B. - July 2, 2026

Movies

Screen Grabs: On America’s birthday, a scathing oligarch slapdown returns

'Citizen Kane' rides again. Plus: Julie Carmen's colorful career, hilarious 'She's the He,' a Studio Ghibli legend, more movies

Dennis Harvey - July 1, 2026

Stage Review

Drama Masks: Send in the clowns, they’re already here

Circus Bella sticks to thrilling formula while adding new tricks, making a statement without flipping into politics.

Charles Lewis III - July 1, 2026

Transportation

All aboard the ‘Goal Rush’: SFMTA hops on World Cup fever with local watch parties

Catch soccer with the sea lions or grab a brew at a local pub—for prizes—as public transport whisks you from game to game.

Alan Chazaro - July 1, 2026

Music

Percussion wizard Carlos Niño feels a sparkling transition

Improvisational player-composer has been everywhere lately, holding 'space' as a visionary jazz wave pushes through.

John-Paul Shiver - June 30, 2026

Good Taste

Good Taste: Summer’s delicious coming attractions

Turkish delights, fresh food halls, exciting expansions—and some old favorites return to the scene.

Tamara Palmer - June 29, 2026

Opinion

Politicians know they’ll get booed at Trans March; harassment from cops is real issue

Officials like Wiener are always confronted at radical event. But why did SFPD show overwhelming force at march and party?

Gabriel Haaland - June 29, 2026

Music

High Sierra Music Fest still grooves, now moves within easier reach of the Bay

Now in Grass Valley, the 34-year-old family-friendly blast boasts a stellar lineup for full immersion or just a daytime dip.

Marke B. - June 26, 2026

Music

Under the Stars: Oakland post-punks Marbled Eye grip with ‘Forever’

Plus: TEED's clever pre-game, Panic Shack go tits out, Karen Nyame KG's UK Funky swing, Facta's no flimflam, more music

John-Paul Shiver - June 26, 2026

Movie Reviews

Screen Grabs: Need a bracing dose of gumption? ‘Ask E. Jean’

The 'eccentric personality' who sued Trump and won. Plus: vivid 'Maddie's Secret,' poppy 'Peter Asher,' retro 'Rose of Nevada'

Dennis Harvey - June 25, 2026

Stage Review

Drama Masks: A Golden Thread wending from war to Bard

Very queer 'As You Like It,' taut and intimate 'Arab Spring,' and protest-minded 'I C U (I See You)' all had one thing in common.

Charles Lewis III - June 25, 2026

LGBTQ

Ultimate Pride Guide 2026: No strikes, all homies

30+ choice events that will send you over the rainbow, into the streets, and onto the dance floors—nothing foul about it.

Marke B. - June 25, 2026

Movies

Who is she? Comedian John Early holds the key to ‘Maddie’s Secret’

'I could take a women's picture-type TV-movie narrative and inject it with a Paul Verhoeven kind of intensity,' says filmmaker.

Pam Grady - June 24, 2026

LGBTQ

Dyke March rally shrinks—but still roars

Pride Saturday gathering moves out of Dolores Park and onto street to cut down on expenses, but there'll be radical politics aplenty.

Marke B. - June 23, 2026

Lit

New novel ‘Midnight, at the War’ grapples with journalistic truth after 9/11

Devi S. Laskar's latest sweeps its reporter-protagonist across the world and deep into thorny, resonant questions.

Lou Fancher - June 23, 2026

Contest

Win a ticket to the ‘Hunky Jesus’ doc at Frameline this Friday

The annual wild, fabulously controversial SF Easter tradition finally gets its close-up at Castro Theater. Here's how to enter.

Marke B. - June 23, 2026

Music

Melodramatic and defiantly eclectic, Oakland’s AroMa whips up sonic tornadoes

'I’m gonna kick the door down, you know what I’m saying? Here’s every genre! Here’s every sound!'

Leah Isobel - June 22, 2026

Featured

Harvey Milk Club joins 48 Hills for FREE Pride kick-off party this Wednesday!

Join us at Lookout Bar in The Castro 6pm-10pm for dancing, drag, special guests—and a sweet pulled pork + veggie menu.

Marke B. - June 22, 2026

Art

Esteban Samayoa’s art reflects deep love for—and survival of—East Bay community

'I’ll do all I can to create work that inspires a message of togetherness,' says airbrush and charcoal artist.

Mary Corbin - June 22, 2026

Sports

Bay Area firefighters hit sunny streets for stickball Olympics

20-year tradition filled North Beach with smiles, smack of balls, and players from San Mateo, Alameda County, and SF.

Emma Garcia - June 22, 2026

Music

Under the Stars: A house music master takes us back to Zanzibar

... and a techno originator flies us to Tokyo. Plus: New foamboy, Omar remixed, Broken Social Scene's tender missives, more

John-Paul Shiver - June 19, 2026

Food & Drink

Good Taste: New frozen treat shops are ready for SF summer

Spoons up for old-fashioned scoops, Japanese soft serve, and Chinese froyo.

Tamara Palmer - June 19, 2026

Movies

‘Girls Like Girls’ like Hayley Kiyoko

From a music video to a YA book to now a movie, the first-time director has blown up her story of young queer love and discovery.

Pam Grady - June 19, 2026

What To Do

Pullin’ Pork for Pride returns to The Castro!

Free and fabulous! Our annual fundraiser and Pride party is back with dancing, drag, drinks, and a hot pulled pork (and veggie!) menu.

Marke B. - June 18, 2026

Music

Dirty queens done dirt cheap: GayC/DC hits with queer ‘refresh’ of classic rockers

'We're just getting up there and blowing it out,' says renowned Pride Fest act, who count Rob Halford and Sebastian Bach as fans.

Joshua Rotter - June 17, 2026

Stage Review

Drama Masks: Love will literally tear us apart

Greek classics 'Bacchae' from Bard Theatre and 'Elektra' at SF Opera prove bloody and loud. Plus: Gay Men's Chorus did Dolly.

Charles Lewis III - June 17, 2026

Art

Space Program makes room for local artists to blast off (no jerks, please)

A former warehouse in Dogpatch provides studio residencies in a city starved for affordable creative spaces.

Emily Wilson - June 17, 2026

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