Joshua Rotter

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Joshua Rotter is a contributing writer for 48 Hills. He’s also written for the San Francisco Bay Guardian, SF Weekly, SF Examiner, SF Chronicle, and CNET.

Music

Hail the 4 Queens: Stephanie Mills sounds off before epic Oakland diva fest

May 7, 2025

"I prayed for this tour for years because I've always wanted to work with my sisters."

Movies

Groundbreaking ‘Godfather of Asian American Media’ gets his due at CAAMFest

May 4, 2025

Tadashi Nakamura's 'Third Act' chronicles his father's life, from internment camp and filmmaking success to living with Parkinson's.

Food & Drink

For AAPI Heritage Month, two star chefs reboot a beloved dish

May 3, 2025

Martin Yan and Brandon Jew's special Mongolian beef comes to Mamahuhu in 'surreal' collaboration.

Movies

Playing a gig worker—and being one, too—in an increasingly chilly SF

April 24, 2025

Asia Kate Dillon stars in Elena Oxman's 'Outerlands,' which details navigating loss in a city that seems to be closing in.

Onstage

Don’t box Isaac Mizrahi in—or turn off his mic

April 17, 2025

The fashion icon steps into his most courageous project yet, bringing his jazzy 'Life is a Cabaret' show to the stage.

Onstage

Community re-telling of Compton’s Cafeteria riot storms Tenderloin stage

April 10, 2025

Co-written by neighborhood's trans leaders, play's meaning expands far past single night.

Dance

Sean Dorsey Dance’s divine work turns 20

April 6, 2025

Retrospective program celebrates trans choreography at a time when its "beautiful and juicy" healing is more needed than ever.

Sports

Bay Area Derby skates into new season—and all are welcome to the jam

March 30, 2025

Transphobia is about as popular in this high-octane women's sport as rink rash.

Music

55 years later, psychedelic songbird Jeannie Piersol returns to ‘The Nest’

January 31, 2025

She was part of the wild scene that produced Janis Joplin and Grace Slick. Now, she finally gets her due with a new compilation.

Art

Studs and spikes and everything nice: Punk Majesty’s tribute to Leee Black Childers

January 27, 2025

Photographer's 1970s portraits of rock royalty from Debbie Harry to Iggy Pop strike chords.