Philosophy Archives

Campaign Trail

Who gets to plan SF’s future—and will the people who live here have a say?

Tim Redmond - November 3, 2024

That's the essential issue in the Nov. 5 local election. Here's some historical context.

Music

The wild spirit of Phil Lesh ripples in unexpected directions

John-Paul Shiver - November 2, 2024

The Grateful Dead bassist leaves a spry legacy of unconventional technique, heard in these recent acts.

Onstage

Meet the makeup mastermind behind Terror Vault’s shocking aliens

Nicole Gluckstern - October 16, 2024

Backstage at the 'Fatal Abduction' show, Jason Henricks works magic with prosthetics, color, and triple nipples.

Dance

Margaret Fisher at Other Minds: How do you choreograph for autonomous cellos?

Marke B. - September 23, 2024

Legendary dance-maker guides us through her work for Trimpin's 'Cello Quartet' at upcoming experimental music gathering.

Music

Under the Stars: Vibing out in the Flintstone House with Yeobo

John-Paul Shiver - August 28, 2024

Plus: Brilliant "slower-haight" style from ZG, Raw Poetic gets live, Mild Universe revs up, JEMS! and Lady OFLO bops

Lit

James Baldwin’s 100th birthday stoked spirited words and fiery hope

Tom Molanphy - August 7, 2024

The Mechanics' Institute Library filled with music, art, and essential readings honoring the revolutionary writer.

Lit

After 35 years, the story of Los Cenzontles sings

Caitlin Donohue - July 29, 2024

Traditional Mexican music and dance company founder Eugene Rodriguez built community to a beat. A new memoir shares his lessons.

Art

At 81, Meredith Monk contemplates her next big move: looking back

Lou Fancher - July 16, 2024

'The irony is, you examine your life, but you might die doing it,' says revered multi-genre artist in rare interview.

Art

Celebrity portraitist Tom Zimberoff turns his lens to nature’s riptide

Mary Corbin - June 20, 2024

He used to think of the beach as a background player for his star-studded snaps. Now in Outer Sunset, he sees it leads.

Arts + Culture

Remembering basketball great Bill Walton’s life in service to the Dead

John-Paul Shiver - June 10, 2024

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