Soma Archives - 48 hills

Art

A flowering of Filipino art reclaims the SoMa landscape

Emily Wilson - October 31, 2024

More than a dozen striking public artworks centered on Filipino history have popped up in the past year, from SOMA Pilipinas to SFMOMA.

Art

SF’s Goethe-Institut makes a big move—and asks even bigger questions

Nicole Gluckstern - October 31, 2024

German cultural powerhouse's new art/tech show queries: 'Can technology enable artists to create an equitable society?'

Music

Live Shots: Hometown crowd sent La Doña off on national tour at Cafe du Nord

D.A. Mission - October 3, 2024

Trumpeter-chanteuse marched from bolero to reggaeton to Palestinian lament from just-dropped 'Altos de la Soledad' LP.

Festival

Live Shots: Folsom Street Fair whipped up fun in the sun

Jon Bauer - October 2, 2024

Tens of thousands of freaks proved for the 50th year that San Francisco knows how to let it all out, and then some.

Nightlife

Party Radar: Quick ‘n dirty guide to Folsom 2024 parties

Marke B. - September 26, 2024

Dommy Mommy, Daddy Daycare, Horse Meat Disco, Honey Dijon, Dirty Boots, Forced Femme, Head Games... It's all happening, people!

Movies

Screen Grabs: You might just fall in love with ‘My Old Ass’

Dennis Harvey - September 20, 2024

Plus: A wealth of (very different) films about women, cruising movies for Leather Week, 'Psychosis,' more

Food & Drink

Good Taste: Square Pie Guys’ charitable model pays off big time

Tamara Palmer - August 1, 2024

Detroit-style pizza parlor bakes donations to local causes (and local celebrity selections) into the business.

Nightlife

Two great SF bars were recently broken into: Here’s how to help

Adrian Spinelli and Marke B. - July 31, 2024

Scene stalwarts Rock Bar and Oasis were invaded and trashed this month, and both are turning to the community.

Music

The inside scoop on Outside Lands, from the head of it all

Adrian Spinelli - July 25, 2024

A new Golden Gate Park concert, a sudden headliner switch, downtown parties, and more news around the huge fest.

LGBTQ

Our Ultimate Pride Guide 2024 is bustin’ out all over

Marke B. - June 26, 2024

30+ parties, arts events, and activities to boot up your sassy queer season—even if you're boycotting!

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