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Noise Pop diary: St. Vincent bathed Grace Cathedral in heartfelt hues

Indie stalwart carved out intimate vibe from cavernous space, with SF stories and reverberating callbacks.

Juanita More names Transgender Law Center as Pride party beneficiary, as threats to community mount

Wild annual celebration is also essential community fundraiser—and protecting trans rights has leapt to fore.

Woo-hoo! A ‘Simpsons’-themed bar just popped up in downtown SF

Moe'z has 'Duft' beer, Squishee machines, a Flaming Moe, and fancy Springfield-ian cocktails

She runs Noise Pop—but she’s also a fan

Noise Pop CEO Michelle Swing talks about this year's sprawling fest, the org's big move, and where you'll find her in the crowd.

Under the Stars: Time to pull out the big bağlama

Plus: Kush Arora rattles, Jon Spencer rocks, Unknown Mortal Orchestra return, Zakir Hussain remembered, more.

Screen Grabs: Everybody loves the free public library (we hope)

JFI Winterfest gets bookish. Plus: heavy metal horror, Bay Area graffiti at Balboa; Tehran meets Winnipeg at Roxie

Ramblin’ renegade folk legend Faith Petric honored in new doc ‘Singing for Justice’

A force for social justice and musical creativity during her 98-year life, the SF hero's vital voice can be heard again.

Drama Masks: Time can work against us all

This is Drama Masks, a Bay Area performing arts column from a born San Franciscan and longtime theatre artist in an N95 mask. I...

Good Taste: The spice must flow

Seasoning makes the difference in life and on the plate. Bay Area purveyors can help your dishes come to life.

All-Star Weekend buzzed with the best of San Francisco

NBA showcase brought out diverse crowds, civic spirit, and cultural hustle that make the city great—crispy BBQ brisket included.

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