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Best of the Bay 2022 Editors’ Pick: Stanley Ipkuss

John-Paul Shiver - January 27, 2023

Of the infectious local DJ and musicmaker's energy, we can only say: "Some cats play records, while others be spinnin'."

Stage Review

Don Reed’s ‘The Never Too Late Show’ rolls with the punchlines

Charles Lewis III - January 19, 2023

The Oakland stand-up offers an intimate look at a career in perseverance.

Art

Finding nature’s pitch in the macrocosms of Carrie Lederer

Mary Corbin - January 16, 2023

The Oakland artist went from a curatorial career to creating her own mycorrhizal murals.

Housing

Sweeping in the rain

Tiny - January 14, 2023

From SoMa to Wood Street Commons, the unhoused suffer as the brutal sweeps continue

Arts Forecast

Arts Forecast: Ashkenaz hits 50, celebrate MLK, Soundbox returns, more

Marke B. - January 11, 2023

Lollygaggers last show, Black Techno Matters, Sholeh Asgary, Polyglamorous, so much more to do this weekend

Music

Under the Stars: Synth wiz Franck Martin brings the Modular California Vibes

John-Paul Shiver - January 10, 2023

Plus: Is BORED GOAT the Bay's hottest B2B? And a nerdy-cool San Jose posse brings the ska.

Music

16 great (and mostly local) releases that shined in the mess of 2022

John-Paul Shiver - January 5, 2023

Toro y Moi, Pastor Champion, Loraine James, Anteloper: These are the sounds that reflected a year all over the place

Onstage

2022’s highlights on stage, in a year of navigating theater’s return

Charles Lewis III - January 4, 2023

The best (and worst) of welcome Bay Area productions—but let's remember that COVID is still with us, please.

Music

Under the Stars: Epic party Dub Mission returns for heavy vibes

John-Paul Shiver - January 3, 2023

Plus: Bored Lord and bastiengoat soar into the breaks-o-sphere, The Maghreban rips old techno, more new music.

Lit

11+ books that stuck with us in 2022 (and a good part come from the East Bay)

Lou Fancher - January 2, 2023

Leila Mottley, Hua Hsu, Ibram X. Kendi, Ericka Huggins, even an appearance by Barack Obama on this year's list

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Best of the Bay 2022 Editors’ Pick: Stanley Ipkuss

Don Reed’s ‘The Never Too Late Show’ rolls with the punchlines

Finding nature’s pitch in the macrocosms of Carrie Lederer

Sweeping in the rain

Arts Forecast: Ashkenaz hits 50, celebrate MLK, Soundbox returns, more

Under the Stars: Synth wiz Franck Martin brings the Modular California Vibes

16 great (and mostly local) releases that shined in the mess of 2022

2022’s highlights on stage, in a year of navigating theater’s return

Under the Stars: Epic party Dub Mission returns for heavy vibes

11+ books that stuck with us in 2022 (and a good part come from the East Bay)

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