Arts + Culture

With closing announcement, Bottom of the Hill unleashes a flood of musical memories

From Sunday BBQs in the '90s to Die Spitz last month, the 35-year-old venue remains in our ears and hearts.

Music John-Paul Shiver and Marke B. - January 7, 2026

Cool plays: 5 video games that hooked us in 2025

A Mexican folklore-inspired noir puzzle, a seamless RPG classic, a profound lesson on protecting kids, and more

Gaming Leah Isobel - January 7, 2026

A sincere thank you from Tim and Marke

Thanks to our community, we're ready to take on 2026. But we still need your support!

News + Politics Marke B. - January 7, 2026

Ashima Yadava’s art documents South Asian survivors—and rebukes hypocritical politics

'I feel complete despair at the brokenness of the system... and the need to fix it,' says photographer-printmaker.

Art Mary Corbin - January 6, 2026

Music

‘2025 sucked, but the music did not’: Local players on how the year sounded

John-Paul Shiver - January 5, 2026

Favorite albums, DIY playlists, industry analyses, vibe checks... Here's what topped some great musical minds.

Onstage

Watch: Go behind the scenes of Cirque du Soleil’s ‘ECHO’

Andrew Brobst - January 5, 2026

See how the famed troupe handles its gorgeous new costumes and spins its latest enchanting (and death-defying) tale.

Nightlife

Surfing SF’s end-of-year big party frenzy

Andrew Brobst - January 5, 2026

Even before NYE hit, Moscone Center and Pier 80 were flooded with big names and massive crowds. Is this the future of our nightlife?

Stage Review

Drama Masks: Year on Stage 2025, part 2—the good stuff

Charles Lewis III - January 2, 2026

When times got tough, our best artists got fierce: Golden Thread, OTP, Mime Troupe, Marga Gomez were standouts.

Food & Drink

Good Taste: 8 delicious reasons to welcome 2026

Tamara Palmer - December 31, 2025

Ferry Building additions, Presidio newcomers, and a “no holds barred” supper club: Next year is looking tasty already.

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Music

Year in Music 2025: The Bay made magical noise

John-Paul Shiver - December 30, 2025

SPELLLING's R&B wild-out, Orcutt Shelley Miller's moonlit jams, Spiritual Cramp's guerrilla punk... a watershed year for local ears

Music

Year in Music 2025: We will not be dumbed down

Daniel Bromfield - December 30, 2025

Artists are finally teasing out a happy medium between digital and analog, with surprisingly audacious releases.

Movies

Screen Grabs: Our favorite films of 2025

Dennis Harvey - December 30, 2025

Features and docs we couldn't shake in a very terrible political year. Plus: 'The Plague' adds one more to the list

Party Radar

Comedowns are for losers: New Year’s Day parties 2026

Marke B. - December 29, 2025

Don't flag out once the ball drops: From Breakfast of Champions to Supper of Survivors, we've got your marathon revels covered.

Stage Review

Drama Masks: Year on Stage 2025, part 1—the not-so-great stuff

Charles Lewis III - December 26, 2025

A year of devastating cuts, wild uncertainty, and unexpected departures left its mark on the SF scene.

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Music

Under the Stars: Noise Pop’s latest scores? Jay Som, Giraffage, CupcakKe, Open Mike Eagle…

John-Paul Shiver - December 26, 2025

Plus: A perfect, purple way to spend NYE, RIP Jellybean Johnson of the Time, Say She She, Altın Gün, more music news.

Movies

Screen Grabs: Triumph of the pencil-‘stached uber weasel

Dennis Harvey - December 25, 2025

Timothée Chalamet scores in 'Marty Supreme.' Plus: Park Chan-wook takes on vulture capitalism, and 1941 'Texas' returns.

Food & Drink

Good Taste: Fantastic food moments of 2025

Tamara Palmer - December 23, 2025

Burgers, bagels, sandwiches, and a giant slice of chocolate cake: our columnist reflects on the dishes that ate.

Art

Rachel Wolfe-Goldsmith’s art is empowerment writ large

Mary Corbin - December 22, 2025

'Oakland inspires me daily,' says creator, who works with incarcerated men and depicts 'change-makers and world-builders.'

Sex

Cruising for Christmas: A horny gay guide to the holidays

Marke B. - December 22, 2025

'(Analog) Cruising' author and back-alley aficionado Leo Herrera spills seasonal tricks for sliding down those chimneys.

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