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

Belinda Carlisle: ‘Pop music is especially important now—uplifting people is good’

August 15, 2023

Before hitting the Bay Area, the Go-Gos legend speaks on her inspiring solo return, and what keeps her going.

Onstage

Confronting decline while flying through the air in ‘the Curve’ at Fringe Fest

August 11, 2023

Circus acrobat Genie Cartier's show combines gravity-defying feats with candid tales of a body slowing down

Culture

Papp Johnson: ‘I’m telling jokes that will last for generations to come’

August 10, 2023

From NBA prospect to standup player, the Oakland comedian looks ahead on new album 'Timeless'

Onstage

Donna Sachet and a pizza with everything: ‘Sunday’s a Drag’ returns, fabulously

August 3, 2023

With a new venue (Club Fugazi), new food, and a slate of seasoned performers, the musical drag brunch hits the spot

Movies

Glamour of the Spheres: Mrs. Vera’s queer survival, in glorious adornment

August 1, 2023

Michael Johnstone and David Faulk tell the story of their indelible style creations in ' The Unabridged Mrs. Vera’s Daybook'

Music

Killer Mike: ‘I’ve been making dope music for 20 years, but people haven’t really met me’

July 24, 2023

On rapper's new album 'Michael,' things he's long needed to say about himself and the state of the world

Movies

3 can’t-miss picks from the Jewish Film Fest, and the stories behind them

July 17, 2023

Mark your calendars for Remembering Gene Wilder, The Secret Art of Human Flight, and Rabbi on the Block

Onstage

More than a-peeling: Behind the scenes of Circus Bella’s latest show, ‘Bananas!’

July 3, 2023

Ringmaster Abigail Munn and strongman Toni Cannon tell us why it's so important to celebrate absurdity right now

Onstage

For Ivo Dimchev, fearless queer liberation comes with a side of cheese pie

June 30, 2023

Catch up with the outspoken Bulgarian 'BANITSA' singer when his new Top Faves show comes to Berkeley

Arts + Culture

How do you play Groot? Actor Austin Freeman takes us inside the teen tree alien

June 27, 2023

Taking over the beloved 'Guardians of the Galaxy' character was a dream come true for the fantasy-lover.

Joshua Rotter

Belinda Carlisle: ‘Pop music is especially important now—uplifting people is good’

Confronting decline while flying through the air in ‘the Curve’ at Fringe Fest

Papp Johnson: ‘I’m telling jokes that will last for generations to come’

Donna Sachet and a pizza with everything: ‘Sunday’s a Drag’ returns, fabulously

Glamour of the Spheres: Mrs. Vera’s queer survival, in glorious adornment

Killer Mike: ‘I’ve been making dope music for 20 years, but people haven’t really met me’

3 can’t-miss picks from the Jewish Film Fest, and the stories behind them

More than a-peeling: Behind the scenes of Circus Bella’s latest show, ‘Bananas!’

For Ivo Dimchev, fearless queer liberation comes with a side of cheese pie

How do you play Groot? Actor Austin Freeman takes us inside the teen tree alien

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