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.

Music

‘Dancing Russia Goodbye’ with Ukrainian Eurovision star Verka Serduchka

September 12, 2023

The drag sensation brings her hyper-energetic stage show to the Warfield to raise charity funds and awareness.

Lit

‘Weed’ sparks up candid cannabis education for young people—and the rest of us

September 10, 2023

Caitlin Donohue's latest book for teens takes a big picture view of cannabis policy and culture in the Americas

Nightlife

We’re reopening the Stud—here’s why it matters

September 5, 2023

Amid the global backlash to LGBTQ rights, one of SF's oldest queer bars returns as a beacon of safety and love

Music

BFF.fm dials in a decade of indie community—with a big party, of course

August 29, 2023

The online radio station boasts 110 current shows and 10 years of openings SF's ears. Celebrate on Thu/31

Lit

In ‘Leaning Toward Light,’ tending to life through a garden of poems

August 22, 2023

Tess Taylor's anthology gathers verse giants and local greenhorns, recipes and short essays into an almanac of living

Nightlife

A drag tribute fit for Sinéad’s mighty voice

August 16, 2023

'Her music is the kind of poetry that lends itself to the drama drag queens do so well,' says trixxie carr of upcoming show

Stage Review

Electrifying lead and stellar music deserve more from ‘Tina’

August 10, 2023

Fresh approach is needed for jukebox musical's tale of monumental singer. Plus: David Bowie tribute brings fireworks

Arts Forecast

Arts Forecast: Raise your tankards high for Drunk Theatre

August 2, 2023

Plus: Bay Area Gallery Weekend, SF Drag King Contest, Wolf Eyes, seaweed foraging, Wata Igarashi, more to do

Arts Forecast

Arts Forecast: A Drake-Tchaikovsky fusion that transcends gimmickry

July 26, 2023

Plus: Stud queer punk benefit, Parks4All Brewfest, Outsound Fest, Madonna Summer, more to do this weekend

Food & Drink

A sensual odyssey through Luce Chef Dennis Efthymiou’s ‘magnum opus’ tasting menu

July 24, 2023

The kitchen artist continues to refine his sensibility, mixing homey Mediterranean with far-flung ancient influences.