Troy Chew is an artist whose work explores the African Diaspora within the context of urban culture.  His ongoing painting series “Slanguage” references the colloquial speech rooted in our urban areas and Hip-Hop music.  He has a new solo show at Cushion Works (yes, an actual cushion-making business) in the

Admittedly, the weekend’s opening of “Avengers: Endgame” has sucked up lots of the local filmgoing oxygen.  But for Broke-Ass readers whose cinematic tastes go beyond just big-budget superhero movies, here are some upcoming movie showings that won’t necessarily be found in your average multiplex: April 25 L’Important C’est D’Aimer (That

Music of the banned. Musical influence has never and can never be limited by the borders of nations. The far-reaching effect of the arts has created crossover music, with artists adopting elements of each other’s musical traditions. In the face of the president’s travel ban of citizens from Iran, Syria,

SNAPSHOT is a four day pop-up festival of interactive art, music, and performances. The event features an immersive, projection mapped environment full of interactive art installations, one of a kind selfie machines, print and share stations, renowned photographers, painters, sculptors, mind blowing circus and performance art. Each session will be

a satirical sideshow entertainment reflecting the house of mirrors called climate change. Balk at the science, bemoan the social impacts, and scream in horror at the political divide.

Do you know what to do when a massive earthquake happens?  Do you want to know how to prepare yourself, your loved ones, your neighbors? Good!  The Earthquake Safety Project is aiming at educating everyone in the Bay Area.  Bellow, you’ll find a digital version of the Earthquake Safety Guide,

It’s always awesome when technology and art get together to make wonderfully interesting babies. That’s exactly what SNAPSHOT is. While it’s billed as a “Four Day Festival of Interactive Art, Music, and Performance” that barely does it justice. Check out the description below: SNAPSHOT is a four day pop-up festival

It is said that all good things must come to an end. With the announcement that Beach Blanket Babylon is closing in on the end of its amazing 45-year ride, three questions arise: Why kill off such a successful and beloved production? What becomes of the crew who so brilliantly