Sponsored link
Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Sponsored link

Music

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

Plus: Valentine's Day won't suck with Mae Powell and Dinner Date, and a crispy Takuya Kuroda repress.
Music John-Paul Shiver -
Read more

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

Go see a sweet show on us. Here's how to enter.
Music Marke B. -
Read more

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

Marchers decried ICE outside the stadium, while the Puerto Rican superstar represented the power of culture within.
Protest 48 Hills -
Read more

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

Singer's sweet SoCal sounds cruised back to a different era.
Music D.A. Mission -
Read more
Music

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

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

Alexi Kenney packs nocturnal energy, psychedelic fantasy into SoundBox

Marke B. -
Daring violinist curates SF Symphony's immersive music series' 'Dream Awake' program.
Read more
Contest

See a show for free at Lost Church this February

Marke B. -
Magic, music, laughs: Catch something unique at the independent North Beach venue. But act fast.
Read more
Music

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

John-Paul Shiver -
Singer Eli Knowles talks Mingus and art-rock influences, deep Bay connections, debut LP before Bottom of the Hill gig.
Read more
Onstage

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

Jon Bauer and Patty Riek -
Immersive 13th Floor Theater production draws on epic James Joyce novel and folk music for complex family drama.
Read more

Sponsored link

Music

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

John-Paul Shiver -
Plus: Noise Pop pays tribute to Bottom of the Hill, Bob Weir remembered, Taj Mahal gets Sweet Relief, more
Read more
Contest

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

Marke B. -
The folk, blues, and reggae singer and scholar comes to Mitchell Community Center for three nights-act fast!
Read more
Music

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

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

Under the Stars: Farsight hits and dips into new ‘Situations’

John-Paul Shiver -
Plus: Rob Reiner Tribute takes over the Parkway, Parameter festival is coming, DJ Delon drops a hot mix, more
Read more
Culture

It wasn’t all bad! Our 16 favorite local cultural moments of 2025

Marke B. -
Dead & Co, Mychal Threets, Coyote Media, Golden State Valkyries, Art Book Fair, rap royalty... moments that shone last year
Read more

Sponsored link

Music

Mosswood Meltdown’s full lineup drops: Dead Milkmen, Iggy Pop, Bikini Kill aboard

Marke B. -
Otoboke Beaver, Frightwig, Scowl, The Dirtbombs, many others kick July Oakland punk fest into the stratosphere
Read more
Contest

Sketchfest giveaway! Win a pair of tickets to Mark Mothersbaugh + Red Room Orchestra

Marke B. -
Hear the Devo founder's beloved scores for 'Pee-wee's Playhouse,' 'Rugrats,' and 'Thor Ragnarok' performed live.
Read more
Music

Under the Stars: Rickshaw Stop staff takeover, a Mosswood Meltdown surprise…

John-Paul Shiver -
Plus: Rhymies' tangible pastel emotions, Tony Molina's very brief heartbreakers, more new music news
Read more
Comedy

Devo-meister Mark Mothersbaugh’s quirky screen scores come to Sketchfest

Joshua Rotter -
Red Room Orchestra pays tribute to the composer, who's tuned up 'Pee-wee's Playhouse,' 'Rushmore,' 'Rugrats,' even 'Thor.'
Read more
Music

Bottom of the Hill says it’s closing—here’s why we’ve loved the indie venue for decades

John-Paul Shiver and Marke B. -
From Sunday BBQs in the '90s to Die Spitz last month, the 35-year-old venue remains in our ears and hearts.
Read more

Be a 48 Hills Hero!

We are community supported journalism

Become a member
Sponsored link

Sponsored link
48 Hills logo

48hills.org is the official publication of the non-profit San Francisco Progressive Media Center.

We are community supported journalism. Become a member.

News

Business + TechCampaign TrailCOVIDEducationForeign CorrespondentHomelessnessHousing

Politics

Campaign TrailCity HallElectionsOpinionThe Agenda

Arts

ArtArts ForecastDanceLitMoviesMusicPerformanceScreen Grabs

Culture

CultureExamined LifeNightlifeParty RadarPuff

Special Sections

Best of the Bay
Bay Guardian Archives
Cart

Connect

Become a Member
Newsletter
Advertise
Privacy Policy
Contact