Culture

Big Week: Tamale Lady Day, Shakespeare in the Trash, Ferry Fest, Boots Riley, Red Flags…

Graciela Iturbide, Pete Escovedo, Lil Louie Vega, World Cup dollar oysters, Mary Oliver, Fraenkel Film Fest, Discotech, more to do!

Big Week Marke B. - July 9, 2026

‘Slice of the Pie’ serves up bounty of SF’s gallery scene in time of crisis

At Fraenkel, 14 galleries come together to highlight the power of collaboration in a precarious local art moment.

Art Emily Wilson - July 9, 2026

Under the Stars: Sweeping Promises deliver more art-punk brilliance

Plus: Thee Oh Sees veer fabulously 'Off Course,' DUM1 spawns a diamond under drastic circumstances, more music

Music John-Paul Shiver - July 8, 2026

Special 48 Hills discounts on SF Jewish Film Fest tickets and packages

Save 10% on most tickets and events, and 20% on select packages using code 48HILLSSFJFF46 at checkout.

Promotion Marke B. - July 8, 2026

Art

Harry Nordlinger’s comics channel chilling dead malls, creepy Chuck E. Cheese

Daniel Bromfield - July 8, 2026

'Spite House' show artist declares, 'The peak empire is behind us, and we're now living in the waste.'

Stage Review

Drama Masks: SF Mime Troupe marches forth through country’s ‘Wreckage’

Charles Lewis III - July 8, 2026

Religious prurience meets the surveillance state in company's latest free show. Happy Birthday, America!

Art

Sculptor Stephanie Robison’s tactile wonders call out ‘squeeze me’

Mary Corbin - July 7, 2026

Provocatively melding stone and soft materials into playful polymorphs, the Oakland artist hopes to spark 'the ability to think differently'

Culture

48 Hills wins 9 California Journalism Awards

Marke B. - July 7, 2026

Continuing our Division 7 streak with first place nods in Fine Arts Writing and Video Journalism, plus Health Reporting, Music Writing wins, more

Music

Live Shots: Metric rode the indie sleaze revival to a triumphant return

D.A. Mission - July 6, 2026

Old World underground, here we are now: nostalgic anthems, smudged mascara, black tights from Canadian synth stalwarts.

Movies

Screen Grabs: Famous artists choose their favorite flick (and you can watch)

Dennis Harvey - July 6, 2026

Fraenkel Film Fest links visual arts. Plus: sexy-synthy 'Onda Nova,' poet Mary Oliver doc, Turkish mystery 'Burning Days,' more movies

Music

Under the Stars: Oakland’s Satya hits hard and deep with Kodachrome debut ‘Yellow House’

John-Paul Shiver - July 5, 2026

Plus: Jared Mattson and Ruban Nielson bring liminal sounds to Cafe du Nord, Wewantsounds heralds Hadley Caliman, RIP James Blood Ulmer, more.

Big Week

BIG WEEK: SF Mime Troupe, Fillmore Jazz Fest, Future of Us, Destiny Muhammad…

Marke B. - July 2, 2026

UGHmerica the Beautiful, World Cup at the Chapel, Sweater Funk, Limitless Film Series, Ralph's Coffee, Todd Terje, more to do!

Movies

Screen Grabs: On America’s birthday, a scathing oligarch slapdown returns

Dennis Harvey - July 1, 2026

'Citizen Kane' rides again. Plus: Julie Carmen's colorful career, hilarious 'She's the He,' a Studio Ghibli legend, more movies

Stage Review

Drama Masks: Send in the clowns, they’re already here

Charles Lewis III - July 1, 2026

Circus Bella sticks to thrilling formula while adding new tricks, making a statement without flipping into politics.

Transportation

All aboard the ‘Goal Rush’: SFMTA hops on World Cup fever with local watch parties

Alan Chazaro - July 1, 2026

Catch soccer with the sea lions or grab a brew at a local pub—for prizes—as public transport whisks you from game to game.

Music

Percussion wizard Carlos Niño feels a sparkling transition

John-Paul Shiver - June 30, 2026

Improvisational player-composer has been everywhere lately, holding 'space' as a visionary jazz wave pushes through.

Good Taste

Good Taste: Summer’s delicious coming attractions

Tamara Palmer - June 29, 2026

Turkish delights, fresh food halls, exciting expansions—and some old favorites return to the scene.

Opinion

Politicians know they’ll get booed at Trans March; harassment from cops is real issue

Gabriel Haaland - June 29, 2026

Officials like Wiener are always confronted at radical event. But why did SFPD show overwhelming force at march and party?

Music

High Sierra Music Fest still grooves, now moves within easier reach of the Bay

Marke B. - June 26, 2026

Now in Grass Valley, the 34-year-old family-friendly blast boasts a stellar lineup for full immersion or just a daytime dip.

Culture

Big Week: Tamale Lady Day, Shakespeare in the Trash, Ferry Fest, Boots Riley, Red Flags…

‘Slice of the Pie’ serves up bounty of SF’s gallery scene in time of crisis

Under the Stars: Sweeping Promises deliver more art-punk brilliance

Special 48 Hills discounts on SF Jewish Film Fest tickets and packages

Harry Nordlinger’s comics channel chilling dead malls, creepy Chuck E. Cheese

Drama Masks: SF Mime Troupe marches forth through country’s ‘Wreckage’

Sculptor Stephanie Robison’s tactile wonders call out ‘squeeze me’

48 Hills wins 9 California Journalism Awards

Live Shots: Metric rode the indie sleaze revival to a triumphant return

Screen Grabs: Famous artists choose their favorite flick (and you can watch)

Under the Stars: Oakland’s Satya hits hard and deep with Kodachrome debut ‘Yellow House’

BIG WEEK: SF Mime Troupe, Fillmore Jazz Fest, Future of Us, Destiny Muhammad…

Screen Grabs: On America’s birthday, a scathing oligarch slapdown returns

Drama Masks: Send in the clowns, they’re already here

All aboard the ‘Goal Rush’: SFMTA hops on World Cup fever with local watch parties

Percussion wizard Carlos Niño feels a sparkling transition

Good Taste: Summer’s delicious coming attractions

Politicians know they’ll get booed at Trans March; harassment from cops is real issue

High Sierra Music Fest still grooves, now moves within easier reach of the Bay

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