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Marke B.

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.

Marke B.’s Ultimate Pride Guide 2021

Who needs the tourists when our scene is shining so bright? A hot pink beam of parties, art, music, more.

Dishing with Pride party queen—and now reigning Empress—Juanita MORE!

She's actual party royalty now, and her annual Pride bash is set to go *awwwf.* We sass with the sovereign.

Party Radar: Now with actual parties (and vax cards?)

Even the goth clubs are rising from the nightlife apocalypse—but things are still in flux, so keep your head.

Arts Forecast: The show goes on!

Juneteenth in-person and online, plus 'Manifesto,' the Symphony returns, 'Genderation,' Queer Visions, more. Breathe in!

Fresh Meat Fest celebrates two decades of queer/trans art—mariachis and all

Artistic Director Sean Dorsey speaks about the groundbreaking event's continued impact

PHOTOS: Pride season launches with original Rainbow Flag, AIDS Quilt, more

Photographer Gooch captured a full week of events that marked history and celebrated LGBTQ love.

Arts Forecast: Walk gently into reopening with Kronos Festival and Pop-Up Mag

SOUNDWALK and 'The Sidewalk Issue' get you outside. Plus: Performing Diaspora, Flor Y Canto fest, Out of Site, more

Arts Forecast: No big parade, but Pride season’s already busting out the wigs and rainbows

Giant pink triangle, Oaklash, gay ballet, drag dance, Queer Women of Color Film Fest, more add abundant sparkle

Want to save struggling live venues? Help pay their bills directly

New Independent Venue Preservation Initiative hits on a brilliant idea: rapid financial relief from the community

Tell us: What’s your favorite thing to do in the Bay Area?

What jumps to mind when we ask, "What would you love to do today?" Help us reconnect with the Bay for a new feature!