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He was robbed of his life’s work—but rapper Mani Draper transcends with new ‘Communion’

'Everybody needs grace,' says Draper, whose latest is a fusion of lyrical California soul and verses like modern-day hymns.

Under the Stars: Outside Lands lineup’s out—with some love for the home team

Plus: Sol Blume fest celebrates Black women artists, Space Ghost's 'Private Paradise,' Oakland Weekender, Linda Lindas, more

Local conference looks to shake up publishing, with a focus on access and equity

Publishers Professional Network gathering celebrates vibrancy of the book business while invoking a better future

In Neo Serafimidis’ photographs, mysteries permeate the familiar

Everyday objects—and an ingenious series documenting people peering from their homes during the pandemic—are all in his purview.

Party Radar: Remembering DJ Blackstone—and honoring how Music Connects

Keeping a legend's legacy alive. Plus: Hunky Jesus contest returns, Fred Again.., Richie Hawtin, DJ Godfather, more tasty functions

Party Radar: Riveting ‘Raver Girl’ flashes back to the ’90s underground scene

Author Samantha Durbin follows the map points of her party life. Plus: Turtle Bugg, T4T, Oliver Koletzki, Quiche!, more functions

Fighting dystopia with essential voices: ‘Black Literature vs. The Climate Emergency’

Aya de León brings together writers and activists for a lively online conference that focuses on the possible and combats invisibility

Life’s a grand circus—art is, too—for painter Michael Brennan

The artist-designer magically transforms pandemic into pandemonium and art-world portraits into carnivalesque celebration

Good Taste: An actual farm-to-table restaurant in Oakland

Second-generation K&J Orchards farmer Aomboon Deasy debuts the delicious Pomet.

Screen Grabs: Immersed in the works of an African great

Plus: A Georgian wrestler in New York, and miserables Irish spin on 'Hereditary,' Zero F*cks Given, more new movies