Festival

Only connect: Poetic visionary Moor Mother returns to SF Electronic Music Fest

Polymath producer speaks of Hildegard of Bingen, working with incarcerated women, and new album 'Translations.'

Music Ronny Kerr - September 20, 2026

‘Lost’ films seen through fresh eyes at Re:Vision Fest

A fascinating new showcase of restored and rediscovered movies, from 'My Name Ain't Suzie' to 'Lepers & Sex.'

Movies Dennis Harvey - September 19, 2026

Our Portola Fest 2026 Hot List

Kelela, Shadow, Clearcast... Six picks for the massive upcoming dance music bonanza, courtesy of our on-the-ground correspondents.

Music Andrew Brobst and Adrian Spinelli - September 19, 2026

Screen Grabs: Who doesn’t love a bear in a hot tub?

Critter Fest's got claws. Plus: Ethan Hawke's 'Weight,' 'Body Heat' steams again, Barbara Hammer and Larry Reed fêted, more movies

Movies Dennis Harvey - September 14, 2026

Music

At SF Bay Popfest, The Aislers Set and Kids on a Crime Spree celebrated love, loss, local tunes

John-Paul Shiver - September 14, 2026

Musicians bopped to each other's beats at Bottom of the Hill, concert history hung on the walls—and a expiration date loomed.

Culture

Fall Festivals Preview: 10 fab fairs and fests to light up the season

Tamara Palmer - September 9, 2026

Diwali jams, food raves, science celebrations, and the last of this year’s county fairs. Oh, and Godzilla.

Culture

Cruising Chinatown: Classic car parade vroomed up community pride

Emma Garcia - September 9, 2026

Lion dancers and eight-year-old McLaren enthusiasts converged under the lanterns.

Music

What we saw at Outside Lands: Live shots of wild times, sunshine excluded

Andrew Brobst - August 11, 2026

Who needs light when you've got the heat of Baby Keem, The Strokes, Boys Noize, Silvana Estrada, and bazillions of cute fans.

Food & Drink

What we ate at Outside Lands: Hot takes on Bay Area tastes

Tamara Palmer - August 11, 2026

Crab pastries, jollof plates, caviar corndogs, and super sundaes—the fest’s sexiest food hit all the high notes.

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Music

What we heard at Outside Lands: Automatic for the people

John-Paul Shiver - August 11, 2026

Acts on the come-up, faves on the curve, bison in the weeds, and a festival porta potty epiphany. Listen in.

Movies

A ‘sensual labyrinth’ blooms at Blush erotic film fest

Marke B. - July 29, 2026

Long-running celebration of local adult film has a new name, but all the explicit expression. We talk to two exciting featured directors.

Music

E pluribus ants: At Cabrillo Music Fest, Sarah Hennies’ work buzzes with communal activity

Lou Fancher - July 28, 2026

Under expansive theme of US's 250th, composer's 'Grain House' considers the lowly but mighty insect.

Contest

Win a pair of free tickets to a Jewish Film Fest feature this Saturday!

Marke B. - July 21, 2026

48 Hills is presenting 'mdbr mdbr' and 'Only Good Feelings'—and we want you to come. Here's how to enter.

Music

Mosswood Meltdown keeps its peak by staying regional and true

Adrian Spinelli - July 20, 2026

Pavement, John Waters, socialist zines, and punk pet patches still beat big-time festival fatigue any day.

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Movies

Jewish Film Fest takes on AIDS, abortion, experimental music

Joshua Rotter - July 15, 2026

As 46th installment launches, speaking to the folks behind 'Tell Me Everything,' 'Hollywood Does Abortion,' 'mdbr mdbr.'

Movies

46th Jewish Film Fest embraces universal experience (sea monkeys included)

Dennis Harvey - July 12, 2026

Rideshare drivers, Hollywood abortion, Gen Z hedonists, Woody Guthrie, 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' in expansive program.

Music

Indian indie act Peter Cat Recording Co.’s psychedelic trip to Stern Grove

Ankita Bhanot - July 10, 2026

How a trippy revelation led one-time SF animation student Suryakant Sawhney to dive into playfully introspective music.

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.

LGBTQ

Ultimate Pride Guide 2026: No strikes, all homies

Marke B. - June 25, 2026

30+ choice events that will send you over the rainbow, into the streets, and onto the dance floors—nothing foul about it.

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Festival

Only connect: Poetic visionary Moor Mother returns to SF Electronic Music Fest

‘Lost’ films seen through fresh eyes at Re:Vision Fest

Our Portola Fest 2026 Hot List

Screen Grabs: Who doesn’t love a bear in a hot tub?

At SF Bay Popfest, The Aislers Set and Kids on a Crime Spree celebrated love, loss, local tunes

Fall Festivals Preview: 10 fab fairs and fests to light up the season

Cruising Chinatown: Classic car parade vroomed up community pride

What we saw at Outside Lands: Live shots of wild times, sunshine excluded

What we ate at Outside Lands: Hot takes on Bay Area tastes

What we heard at Outside Lands: Automatic for the people

A ‘sensual labyrinth’ blooms at Blush erotic film fest

E pluribus ants: At Cabrillo Music Fest, Sarah Hennies’ work buzzes with communal activity

Win a pair of free tickets to a Jewish Film Fest feature this Saturday!

Mosswood Meltdown keeps its peak by staying regional and true

Jewish Film Fest takes on AIDS, abortion, experimental music

46th Jewish Film Fest embraces universal experience (sea monkeys included)

Indian indie act Peter Cat Recording Co.’s psychedelic trip to Stern Grove

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

Ultimate Pride Guide 2026: No strikes, all homies

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