Music

Party Radar: With ‘Unabridged,’ the story of Detroit techno unfolds in the Bay

As You Like It crew brings in legends like Jeff Mills, Moodymann, and Stacy 'Hotwaxx' Hale for BBQ, film, panels, and lots of dancing.

Nightlife Marke B. - February 25, 2026

Zines, memories, sonic assault: Mabuhay Gardens’ 50-year SF punk detonation

Iconic North Beach venue hosts day-to-night convergence of unruly local history and modern-day community.

Music Joshua Rotter - February 24, 2026

Noise Pop Diary: Indie legend Christopher Owens returns, with a flamenco twist

The Girls frontman has been through hell, but has kept making music; his presence brought roars from the local crowd.

Music Daniel Bromfield - February 23, 2026

Under the Stars: Carlos Niño & Friends deliver a glad-to-be-alive moment

Plus: Celebrate 50 years of San Francisco punk at Mabuhay Gardens, DJ Sep hits The Riptide, more.

Music John-Paul Shiver - February 23, 2026

Music

Noise Pop Diary: Cindy scored the reconnections, New Jazz Underground went for gold

John-Paul Shiver - February 21, 2026

33rd indie music fest kicked off on a Bay Area high note, with friendly vibes and winning sounds.

Music

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

John-Paul Shiver - February 19, 2026

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

Live Shots

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

Kevin Kelleher and Emily Trinh - February 18, 2026

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

Movies

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

Claire Wu - February 17, 2026

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

Music

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

Joshua Rotter - February 16, 2026

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

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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

Party Radar: With ‘Unabridged,’ the story of Detroit techno unfolds in the Bay

Zines, memories, sonic assault: Mabuhay Gardens’ 50-year SF punk detonation

Noise Pop Diary: Indie legend Christopher Owens returns, with a flamenco twist

Under the Stars: Carlos Niño & Friends deliver a glad-to-be-alive moment

Noise Pop Diary: Cindy scored the reconnections, New Jazz Underground went for gold

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

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