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.

News + Politics

22 of our biggest stories in 2021

January 5, 2022

In a tumultuous year, we covered climate crises, anti-Asian violence, right-wing attacks—and told you where to get Frank Sinatra's favorite cheesecake, too.

Arts + Culture

RIP Bay genius producer Traxamillion — read our profile from 2006

January 3, 2022

The hyphy beats architect passed away on Sunday. Here's the Bay Guardian's GOLDIES Music Award profile, honoring his brilliance.

Culture

Farewell, sweet Fog City News! SF’s unique newsstand-chocolate shop is closing

December 17, 2021

After 22 years, owner Adam Smith is moving on. Get downtown before December 31 for smart and tasty last minute gifts

Arts Forecast

Arts Forecast: MoAD reopens with ravishing new shows

December 15, 2021

Plus: Soundbox returns, Bauhaus typography, Charlie Brown Christmas Tribute, Jackie Beat, more.

Food & Drink

Exploring the epic chef’s tasting menu at Luce

November 19, 2021

Nine stunning courses, paired with surprisingly simple wines, showed the restaurant was back in the game with a new chef.

Music

90 percent of concerts will be free at gleaming new Bowes Center

November 16, 2021

Classical deity Yo-Yo Ma opened SF Conservatory of Music's additional building, with airy concert halls and student housing.

Arts Forecast

Arts Forecast: Who doesn’t love a Neon Gothic Unicorn?

November 8, 2021

trixxie carr's new sci-fi drag cabaret, El Rio's wild birthday, SF Coffee Fest, Crack Cloud, Missing Persons, 'Morte de Smudgie,' more to do

Arts Forecast

Arts Forecast: Pop-Up Magazine pops back up, more

November 1, 2021

Nachos Fest, Lady Bunny, Fleetmac Wood, SF Symphony Día de los Muertos, Go Bang! and so much more to do.

Party Radar

Party Radar: Hallo-wheee! 10+ frightfully fun freakfests this weekend

October 26, 2021

A bonkers bonanza of savage bashes on SF's favorite holiday.

Arts Forecast

Arts Forecast: SF International Arts Fest, Litcrawl, Lumpialooza, Bearrison…

October 20, 2021

A burlesque Prince tribute, a round of queer horror, Mattilda Sycamore Bernstein, and more great events this week.