Marke B.
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.
For Pride, all queer people must stand up for Black lives
Our history echoes though the George Floyd protests. Now Pride's moved online, let's re-engage its radical spirit.
Travel back in time, daily, with Emperor Norton
Fire up the Internet machine and take a trip through SF history with the Emperor Norton's Fantastic History Vlog.
The Stud closes its location—to save itself for the future
No, we're not dead. We've made the choice to become nimble and mobile in an uncertain moment that could last years.
Good info, little relief at city’s Virtual Nightlife + Entertainment Summit
As $7.2 billion dollar industry topples, officials and owners convened to answer questions and share ideas.
An online summit targets COVID’s racial disparity
Greenlining's 'We The Future' brings together big names, community approaches to tackle disproportionate effects of virus.
Saving Specs’: Beloved North Beach bar is ‘getting desperate’
With little relief in sight, the family-owned institution and other bars must still rely on crowdfunding. (Please help if you can.)
What’s the future for bars and restaurants? A new podcast digs in
Longtime expert Marcia Gagliardi AKA tablehopper's 'On the Fly' documents the scene's momentous changes—and hopes.
Tom Ammiano’s feisty new memoir tells all, from Milk to mayoral run
In 'Kiss My Gay Ass,' the eminent politico, activist, comedian, teacher, and personality spills the tea.
Grassroots Queer Nightlife Fund raises $160K in aid for workers
Community donor campaign begins disbursing relief grants to performers, DJs, stage techs, others affected by shutdown.
Arts Forecast: How Weird (that everything is virtual now)
Festival season kicks off with a cyberspace bang. Plus: Hard French, Write Now!, DNA Lounge, cute videos, and more.