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Out of the Crate: Oakland punk on orange cassette, more tasty scores

John-Paul Shiver - July 19, 2021

Taped-up Neutrals, plus new vinyl coming from Sonny & the Sunsets and Sharon Jones, can't-miss Country Funk, more

Music

Coming up: 5 essential, post-Beatles McCartney tracks

John-Paul Shiver - July 15, 2021

Finding the wait until Thanksgiving for Peter Jackson's 'Get Back' Beatles break-up doc excruciating? Here's Paul's post-'Let it Be' greats.

Music

With ‘And Then There Was Light,’ Oakland’s sndtrak masters the beat tape

John-Paul Shiver - July 13, 2021

From smooth-wave Beach Boys samples to a Nickelodeon theme song, all is fair game for the producer's recently-released 18 tracks.

Nightlife

Knob twists and nice people: Sweater Funk returns to The Knockout

John-Paul Shiver - July 8, 2021

Pandemic has us thinking; This crew's whole message about spreading love and happiness? Maybe it's not so cornball after all.

Music

Under the Stars: New releases—plus Herbie Hancock’s last concert twirl (?)

John-Paul Shiver - June 25, 2021

Find out how to see the legend live, and revel in new tracks from Kiefer, SanJo's Voluntary Hazing, more

Performance

Fresh Meat Fest celebrates two decades of queer/trans art—mariachis and all

Marke B. - June 14, 2021

Artistic Director Sean Dorsey speaks about the groundbreaking event's continued impact

Music

Jazz star Jaimie Branch’s ‘FLY or DIE LIVE’ a timely reminder of resistance

John-Paul Shiver - June 10, 2021

Klezmer upswings, bluesy testimonials, and bombastic electronic warmth define the firebrand's latest album.

Music

Stern Grove’s just-released lineup shines (but you’ll have to be on the ball)

John-Paul Shiver - June 10, 2021

A San Francisco tradition, a brilliant spectrum of artists—and it's still all free, though you'll need a reservation.

Music

Now Watch This: Great new videos from Pachyman, Alycia Bella, more

John-Paul Shiver - June 1, 2021

Don't miss Sonny & the Sunsets' ciubbhyhole-rousting 'Ring My Bell' and Georgia Anne Muldrew's multiversal G-fonk.

Arts Forecast

Arts Forecast: No big parade, but Pride season’s already busting out the wigs and rainbows

Marke B. - May 27, 2021

Giant pink triangle, Oaklash, gay ballet, drag dance, Queer Women of Color Film Fest, more add abundant sparkle

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Out of the Crate: Oakland punk on orange cassette, more tasty scores

Coming up: 5 essential, post-Beatles McCartney tracks

With ‘And Then There Was Light,’ Oakland’s sndtrak masters the beat tape

Knob twists and nice people: Sweater Funk returns to The Knockout

Under the Stars: New releases—plus Herbie Hancock’s last concert twirl (?)

Fresh Meat Fest celebrates two decades of queer/trans art—mariachis and all

Jazz star Jaimie Branch’s ‘FLY or DIE LIVE’ a timely reminder of resistance

Stern Grove’s just-released lineup shines (but you’ll have to be on the ball)

Now Watch This: Great new videos from Pachyman, Alycia Bella, more

Arts Forecast: No big parade, but Pride season’s already busting out the wigs and rainbows

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