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.

Best of the Bay

Best of the Bay 2024 Editors’ Pick: Shawna Virago

December 11, 2024

The groundbreaking 'fairy godmother' of trans country music is an outspoken voice for queer rights and local independent arts.

Arts Forecast

Arts Forecast: Are we not Recombinant?

December 5, 2024

Plus: Peter Pan panto, Atsushi Kaga's bunnies, Velveteen Rabbit, 40 years of Lab, DJ Louie Vega, East Bay Zine Fest, more awesome stuff to do.

Art

420 Polaroids, one fierce explosion of underground queer love

December 4, 2024

Party superstar Devon Devine has documented his club family for two decades. At Right Window Gallery, his photos finally see the light.

Contest

Win free tickets to the Lost Church’s awesome December shows!

December 2, 2024

We've got two pairs of tickets to give away to each of the intimate, independent North Beach venue's final shows of 2024.

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.