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

Oakland’s As You Like It label rises from promise to musician Johnny Igaz

December 18, 2020

10 years in, the party crew launches platform to support Bay Area artists—inspired by member gone too soon

Culture

Still broke and roasted at 40: a lightning round with Broke-Ass Stuart

December 14, 2020

How many times has this media mogul eaten at French Laundry? We ask the tough questions before his celebrity birthday roast.

Business + Tech

Historic coalition of local independent publications aims to Save SF News

December 10, 2020

15 community outlets band together for monthlong fundraiser to keep producing essential journalism. Donate now!

Culture

A gonzo guide to great gifts (that will help local spots survive)

December 7, 2020

Everything you need: unique art, mouthwatering chocolates, radical guidebooks, nifty clothes, and brave women of color

Party Radar

Party Radar: Epic 3-day festival aims to Revive the Nightlife

November 29, 2020

All aboard this star-packed, fundraising online party train—it's time to save independent local dance floors.

Arts Forecast

Arts Forecast: A power-packed Hip-Hop Dancefest, Britex sign returns, more

November 19, 2020

Viral Dwellings, Crazy Funny Asians, Drive-In "La Bohéme," Legends of the Rave, Native American Drag Queen Story Hour... lots to do!

Protest

PHOTOS: For Transgender Day of Remembrance, lighting candles and honoring those lost

November 17, 2020

Dozens gathered outside City Hall to mourn the loss of trans lives to violence—and continue the fight for equality.

Best of the Bay

Best of the Bay 2020 Readers’ Stories of Resilience and Inspiration

November 12, 2020

We asked our readers for stories of Bay Area strength and celebration—your responses gave us hope for the new year.

Elections

PHOTOS: Castro erupts in patriotic fervor as Biden named winner

November 9, 2020

On a gorgeous Saturday afternoon, SF's traditional party neighborhood was full of rainbow flags and champagne

Culture

Bay Area celebrates Biden win with claps, clangs, and honks

November 7, 2020

Street parties nationwide and in the castro... and chants of 'Oakland in the White House'

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