Music

Under the Stars: Miles Davis centennial celebrations blow into the Bay

Plus: Drum and bass contemporaries can't catch Calibre, The Necessaries anthology pays homage to prescient indie rock, more.

Music John-Paul Shiver - February 19, 2026

Live Shots: In Chinatown, Year of the Fire Horse comes in with a bang

Unsanctioned Lunar New Year's Eve celebration was lit (and this time no Waymos were harmed).

Live Shots Kevin Kelleher and Emily Trinh - February 18, 2026

‘Sirât’ director Oliver Laxe: ‘Cinema can penetrate the human metabolism’

Desert raves lead to a shocking journey from the esoteric filmmaker, who reflects on ego, AI, and escapism.

Movies Claire Wu - February 17, 2026

Phil Manzanera shares his life’s sounds, from a Cuban Revolution childhood to Roxy Music

Guitarist sits down for night of reflection, archival imagery, and live performance at Great American Music Hall.

Music Joshua Rotter - February 16, 2026

Music

Happy hours, hometown heroes: Our essential guide to the 33rd annual Noise Pop

John-Paul Shiver - February 16, 2026

An especially tender year, with adieus to iconic venues, avant-rock supergroups, and after-hours local legends.

Contest

Win tickets to Sudan Archives, Hanumankind, and a Heated Rivalry party

Marke B. - February 15, 2026

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

Culture

Pavas, sapos, and perreo at Mission Lotería’s Bad Bunny look-alike contest

Elina Graham - February 12, 2026

Joyous attendees didn't need to be told to tirar más fotos at pre-Súper Tazón event.

Music

Under the Stars: lovetempo’s debut makes our disco heart beat faster

John-Paul Shiver - February 11, 2026

Plus: Valentine's Day won't suck with Mae Powell and Dinner Date, and a crispy Takuya Kuroda repress.

Music

Win tickets to Tara Yummy, Fleetmac Wood, Juliana Barwick + Mary Lattimore

Marke B. - February 9, 2026

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

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Protest

Protests, puppets, and a big Bad Bunny at Super Bowl LX

48 Hills - February 9, 2026

Marchers decried ICE outside the stadium, while the Puerto Rican superstar represented the power of culture within.

Music

Live Shots: Trish Toledo’s retro soul took Brick & Mortar for a ride

D.A. Mission - February 6, 2026

Singer's sweet SoCal sounds cruised back to a different era.

Music

Under the Stars: Pardon us while we gush over R.E. Seraphin’s baroque pop cool

John-Paul Shiver - February 3, 2026

Plus: 'Pretty in Pink' makes a great V-Day soundtrack and SF Bay Popfest is determined to rock, even as local venues bid adieu.

Music

Alexi Kenney packs nocturnal energy, psychedelic fantasy into SoundBox

Marke B. - February 3, 2026

Daring violinist curates SF Symphony's immersive music series' 'Dream Awake' program.

Contest

See a show for free at Lost Church this February

Marke B. - February 3, 2026

Magic, music, laughs: Catch something unique at the independent North Beach venue. But act fast.

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Music

Don’t fear the Zappa: Richmond fusion quartet Pateka swings wild and hit

John-Paul Shiver - January 27, 2026

Singer Eli Knowles talks Mingus and art-rock influences, deep Bay connections, debut LP before Bottom of the Hill gig.

Onstage

Live Shots: ‘Finnegan’s Wake’ summons Irish ghosts to SF Mint

Jon Bauer and Patty Riek - January 27, 2026

Immersive 13th Floor Theater production draws on epic James Joyce novel and folk music for complex family drama.

Music

Under the Stars: Satya’s rock-tinged R&B hits the right spot

John-Paul Shiver - January 26, 2026

Plus: Noise Pop pays tribute to Bottom of the Hill, Bob Weir remembered, Taj Mahal gets Sweet Relief, more

Contest

Score a free pair of tickets to see Corey Harris live in Palo Alto, Wed/28-Fri/30

Marke B. - January 25, 2026

The folk, blues, and reggae singer and scholar comes to Mitchell Community Center for three nights-act fast!

Music

Cate Le Bon: ‘Leaving somebody you love is a horrifying reality’

Joshua Rotter - January 24, 2026

Avant-pop singer on heartbreak album 'Michelangelo Dying,' leaning into chaos for inspiration, and 'very special city' SF.

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Music

Under the Stars: Miles Davis centennial celebrations blow into the Bay

Live Shots: In Chinatown, Year of the Fire Horse comes in with a bang

‘Sirât’ director Oliver Laxe: ‘Cinema can penetrate the human metabolism’

Phil Manzanera shares his life’s sounds, from a Cuban Revolution childhood to Roxy Music

Happy hours, hometown heroes: Our essential guide to the 33rd annual Noise Pop

Win tickets to Sudan Archives, Hanumankind, and a Heated Rivalry party

Pavas, sapos, and perreo at Mission Lotería’s Bad Bunny look-alike contest

Under the Stars: lovetempo’s debut makes our disco heart beat faster

Win tickets to Tara Yummy, Fleetmac Wood, Juliana Barwick + Mary Lattimore

Protests, puppets, and a big Bad Bunny at Super Bowl LX

Live Shots: Trish Toledo’s retro soul took Brick & Mortar for a ride

Under the Stars: Pardon us while we gush over R.E. Seraphin’s baroque pop cool

Alexi Kenney packs nocturnal energy, psychedelic fantasy into SoundBox

See a show for free at Lost Church this February

Don’t fear the Zappa: Richmond fusion quartet Pateka swings wild and hit

Live Shots: ‘Finnegan’s Wake’ summons Irish ghosts to SF Mint

Under the Stars: Satya’s rock-tinged R&B hits the right spot

Score a free pair of tickets to see Corey Harris live in Palo Alto, Wed/28-Fri/30

Cate Le Bon: ‘Leaving somebody you love is a horrifying reality’

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