Culture

In ‘Demonschool,’ ’70s Italian horror films meet university life. Plus demons.

Necrosoft's Brandon Sheffield on his rad new Giallo-influenced game, his journalism background—and why rents must come down.

Gaming Leah Isobel - November 18, 2025

Brian Jonestown Massacre returns in a psychedelic rush and swirl

'The key is, I never gave up' says frontman Anton Newcombe of the band's rocky beginnings in SF—and its later triumphs

Music Joshua Rotter - November 17, 2025

John Mavroudis doesn’t hold back from speaking out through art

The self-taught artist grew up in a passionate Greek family, and describes himself as 'doomed to care' about the state of the world.

Art Mary Corbin - November 17, 2025

Win a pair of tickets to ph-1, Danny Brown, Sara Landy, Mills Hoffman, TEED

Go see a banging show on us. Here's how to enter.

Contest Marke B. - November 17, 2025

Music

Roddy Bottum: ‘It felt like a sense of royalty’ to live through SF’s alt-rock era

Joshua Rotter - November 16, 2025

Faith No More and Imperial Teen musician’s memoir 'The Royal We' captures scrappy scene's roots.

Remembrance

Disability activist and oracle Alice Wong passes away at 51

Marke B. - November 15, 2025

'If we take care of everyone, that will contribute to a stronger society. It’s not a weakness to need help and no one is invincible.'

Comedy

SF Sketchfest lineup is bonkers: Here’s a first look and our top 5 picks

Tamara Palmer - November 14, 2025

Women of SNL, Joel Kim Booster, Wet Hot American Summer, Alex Bennett tribute... annual fest mines comedy gold.

Music

Still hung up on ‘Confessions on a Dance Floor’

Joshua Rotter - November 14, 2025

A very gay ode to Madonna's glitter galaxy of a dance floor comeback, as it hits 20 with a deluxe re-release.

Culture

‘More slay, more girly, more community’: Cherry Bomb ignites the vintage scene

Claudia Perez - November 12, 2025

Sisters Sophia and Lulu Panzarella grew their pop-up market from a DIY garage event to a whole vibe, DJs and tattoos included.

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Stage Review

Drama Masks: ‘Hills of California’ sings, ‘Woman in Black’ thrills

Charles Lewis III - November 12, 2025

As our leaders take the wrong lesson from 'The Crucible,' two shows transport us far away with music and mystery.

Art

Contrarian art giant Jim Melchert found hope in the cracks

Emily Wilson - November 12, 2025

He broke the mold of ceramic art and headed the NEA. A major retrospective at di Rosa SF brings his pieces together.

Music

A Ghost Ship symphony sets sail

Marke B. - November 12, 2025

Alexandrea Archuleta's 'Symphony No. 1,' set to mark next year's tenth anniversary of the tragedy, will preview this weekend.

Music

With ‘Dreams on Toast,’ The Darkness still winks and blazes in all directions

Joshua Rotter - November 11, 2025

Glam strut and cheeky twang on new LP, as bombastic UK quartet reaches for the playful and profound.

Movies

Screen Grabs: Transgender Film Fest comes at a powerful moment

Dennis Harvey - November 11, 2025

Plus: Reanimated Underground Short Film Fest packs 36 flicks into seven hours, and Colombia on Film celebrates 'resistia en transita.'

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Music

Beetlejuice on oboe: Danny Elfman’s shivery Tim Burton scores come to SF Symphony

Joshua Rotter - November 10, 2025

Composer returns with beloved film music—and waxes about '70s group 'The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo.'

Exclusive

Score a FREE PAIR of Cirque du Soleil tickets (and help save local indie media, too)

Marke B. - November 10, 2025

New big top show ECHO comes to Oracle Park starting Nov. 20—here's how to get a ticket and support 48 Hills.

Movies

Screen Grabs: Silent Film Fest proffers Gold Rush of gems in new location

Dennis Harvey - November 9, 2025

Relocating for now to Orinda Theatre, the essential event still dives into outstanding material with live accompaniment.

Protest

Refuse Fascism launches sustained peaceful resistance movement in DC

Dorothy O'Donnell - November 8, 2025

Catching up with the young activists as they press for the removal of the Trump regime through multiple protest actions.

Music

Live Shots: A glamorous trip back to the 1930s with Alex Mendham and his Orchestra

Jon Bauer and Patty Riek - November 8, 2025

The Peacock Ballroom filled with tip-top dancers and nostalgic standards, in a tribute to NBC broadcaster Anson Weeks.

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Culture

In ‘Demonschool,’ ’70s Italian horror films meet university life. Plus demons.

Brian Jonestown Massacre returns in a psychedelic rush and swirl

John Mavroudis doesn’t hold back from speaking out through art

Win a pair of tickets to ph-1, Danny Brown, Sara Landy, Mills Hoffman, TEED

Roddy Bottum: ‘It felt like a sense of royalty’ to live through SF’s alt-rock era

Disability activist and oracle Alice Wong passes away at 51

SF Sketchfest lineup is bonkers: Here’s a first look and our top 5 picks

Still hung up on ‘Confessions on a Dance Floor’

‘More slay, more girly, more community’: Cherry Bomb ignites the vintage scene

Drama Masks: ‘Hills of California’ sings, ‘Woman in Black’ thrills

Contrarian art giant Jim Melchert found hope in the cracks

A Ghost Ship symphony sets sail

With ‘Dreams on Toast,’ The Darkness still winks and blazes in all directions

Screen Grabs: Transgender Film Fest comes at a powerful moment

Beetlejuice on oboe: Danny Elfman’s shivery Tim Burton scores come to SF Symphony

Score a FREE PAIR of Cirque du Soleil tickets (and help save local indie media, too)

Screen Grabs: Silent Film Fest proffers Gold Rush of gems in new location

Refuse Fascism launches sustained peaceful resistance movement in DC

Live Shots: A glamorous trip back to the 1930s with Alex Mendham and his Orchestra

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