Marke B.

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Marke Bieschke is the publisher and arts and culture editor of 48 Hills. He co-owns the Stud bar in SoMa. Reach him at marke (at) 48hills.org, follow @supermarke on Twitter.

Nightlife

Kick off your Turkey Day with a Booty Call

November 24, 2024

Juanita More's infamous Wednesday hoedown is back for one night, with Granny in the back and all the queer trimmings.

Music

Listening in 4-D: Ingenious ‘Polytempo Music’ spirals through virtual reality

November 20, 2024

Alameda composer Brian Baumbusch trained himself to code for interactive composition, which immerses listeners in his musical world.

LGBTQ

‘Standing united in our humanity’: Transgender Immigrants Day kicks off Trans Awareness Week

November 18, 2024

A community facing attacks on two fronts from Trump resolves to keep SF a sanctuary that 'transcends borders.'

Arts Forecast

Arts Forecast: Seeking community? Art makes a path

November 6, 2024

Sound Healing Symphony, SF Coffee Fest, Rose Pistola, White Crate, Leonard Cohen Fest, Legion of Honor 100, more to connect you.

Culture

5 fab, free things to do instead of freaking out on Election Day

November 3, 2024

Smell gorgeous flowers, hear sweet music, hang with the Queen of Art Deco, play some Galaga—we're here for you.

Art

Luke Kraman’s soft missives from the queer demimonde

October 30, 2024

Documenting the underground, the photographer locates a 'queer liminal zone' in present/dreaming, warm/cold contrasts.

Nightlife

Party Radar vs. Arts Forecast: Halloween happenings, Día invocations…

October 30, 2024

... and a queer Diwali celebration, too. Our monster mashup of devilishly delightful things to do this week.

Party Radar

Arts Forecast vs. Party Radar: Halloween debauchery begins!

October 25, 2024

Japanese ghost stories, house music legends, Swedish sex goddesses, and Green Gorillas in the monster mashup column event of the year

Art

Stunning 1970s SF Halloween photos rise from the dead

October 22, 2024

Ken Werner shot Castro and Polk Street celebrations from 1976-1980; now his rare cult book has been republished.

Arts Forecast

Arts Forecast: Illuminate the Shipyard Crane! (Plus lots more to do)

October 17, 2024

Poetry World Series, Gathering of the Goths, Foodwise Sunday Supper, Mykal Rose, Techno at the Bandshell... get out there!