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Arts + Culture

Saxophonist Cochemea further expands on his Yaqui, Mescalero Apache roots

John-Paul Shiver - August 23, 2021

Galvanizing 'Vol. II Baca Sewa' draws on family origins in Southern New Mexico's Mimbres Valley.

Movies

‘Respect’ director spotlights Aretha Franklin’s mighty activism

Pam Grady - August 11, 2021

Former Berkeley Rep director Liesl Tommy grew up under South African apartheid, values music's transformative power

Music

Bandcamp Friday picks: New sounds from Cold Beat, Afrikan Sciences, more

John-Paul Shiver - August 3, 2021

On the first Friday of every month since March 2020, local music platform Bandcamp has waived its fees to help support the many artists...

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.

Food & Drink

Good Taste: Ube stars in Yum Yams fest, climate-conscious crackers, more

Tamara Palmer - July 6, 2021

Plus: Mochi waffles on demand and sour cherry chocolate bread fantasia

Culture

Reconnect with the Bay: Our readers’ favorite things to do now we’re back

Marke B. - June 30, 2021

Here's what you told us you couldn't wait to do in the wake of reopening.

Food & Drink

The folly and foibles of New Belgium’s new Mission Bay taproom

Adrian Spinelli - June 24, 2021

The beer is great. But $15 'Mission Dogs' and sports missteps show the spot is still a work in progress

Party Radar

Marke B.’s Ultimate Pride Guide 2021

Marke B. - June 23, 2021

Who needs the tourists when our scene is shining so bright? A hot pink beam of parties, art, music, more.

Nightlife

Dishing with Pride party queen—and now reigning Empress—Juanita MORE!

Marke B. - June 21, 2021

She's actual party royalty now, and her annual Pride bash is set to go *awwwf.* We sass with the sovereign.

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

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