Arts and Culture
Win Tickets To New York’s True Concord Voices & Orchestra @ Lincoln Center!
Featuring Mozart’s Requiem and the New York premiere of Stephen Paulus’ Prayers and Remembrances, originally commissioned for the 10th anniversary of 9/11. True Concord Voices & Orchestra™ draws upon the first rank of professional choral and instrumental musicians from around the United States in service of its artistic mission:
Best Live Music Venues in Oakland for Under $20…or FREE
Oakland’s music scene is a dizzying offering of captivating options; Electric evolving genres, raw power, classics, historic venues, and innovation constantly on the horizon. You could unwittingly give up all your money to the music gods to try and hear it all, end up living in a box with nothing

Win FREE 3-DAY PASSES to TBD FESTIVAL | W. Sacramento
TBD promises an amazing and diverse lineup in the real estate coined name for West Sacramento’s Broderick neighborhood, the “Bridge District.” Featuring some of the most iconic bands in the world, and the bands you need to listen too. Great beer and artisanal cuisine that is sure to satisfy a

These Are The Saddest Films Ever
Over the last few decades, Asian filmmakers have set out to create the truly honorable feat of making us all want to cry until our eyes bleed. For those of us who love to self-torture over a weekend and not speak to anyone for days afterwards, there’s plenty of movies to

10 Reasons Why Oakland Beats San Francisco
It’s true, no one likes bragging about how they came in second in a fight. So I totally understand the void like silence emitting from the West Bay. No, no, all joking aside, San Francisco is a lovely place- a great city. However it isn’t the greatest city. All kneel to the mighty Oakland

The Orpheum Has a New Phantom
A little magic in the air opening week at the Orpheum Theatre San Francisco, a bit of excitement and chatter all around. The tourists gawk at the building’s medieval styled facades and clammer to take pictures in front of posters and window cards, while seasoned locals sip drinks in the center

What to Do if You’re Not Going to Burning Man
The cities most popular spots are no longer crowded this week, time to take advantage of a lot great things with plenty of room to run. We got the good stuff right here

¡Miercoles Gigante!- Snapshots From Galería de la Raza Fundraiser
Few nights have been as warm, gorgeous and amazing as the fundraiser that Hard French threw for the Galería de la Raza this past August 19th, ¡Miercoles Gigante! Persia slayed as emcee and Executive Director Ani Rivera brought on a few teardrops with her heartfelt thanks and impassioned words on