Arts and Culture

Jennifer Locke’s Unconventional Journey Into Performance Art & Beyond
Imagine an art opening where people are holding wine and chatting. Suddenly, a figure dressed head to toe in white interrupts the crowd who move to the side to let her through. She is sweating and her face is red. Her teeth are gritted as she pushes and pulls a

Inside The Whimsical World of ‘Defense Mechanisms’
The Bay Area’s “Chairman of the Hoard,” sculptor Nemo Gould, has a solo show opening this weekend titled “Defense Mechanisms” in Oakland. The whimsy within each sculpture is rivaled only by the deep meaning behind many of his pieces, as well as the exhibition’s ability to highlight Nemo’s sculptural expertise.

Coffy, Art, & Open Studios All Over San Francisco
I’ve volunteered extensively with ArtSpan for several years. I was the Co-chair of the Open Studios Committee for a bit and even helped develop the Mentor Team, where artists who have experience with open studios offer up their knowledge to people just getting into the game.

This is How Hard it is to Open a Small Business in San Francisco
By Sophie Robbie, written with Jetta Rae Robertson To live in San Francisco is to subject yourself to some pretty absurd questions. What kind of person tries to rent half a staircase for $900? How is that legal? How desperate would you have to be to make that offer? Also…could

Best Bay Area Events 10/31-11/6
By Jerucifer, Arts & Events Editor Fall events provide a fantastic opportunity to savor the flavors of the season, even if that means keeping it ‘basic’ with uggs and a PSL. This is a time when communities come together to celebrate the harvest, fostering a sense of unity and togetherness through

WITCHFEST And The Enchanting World of Alameda’s Feathered Outlaw
Last week, on the West End of Alameda, a full coven of witches gathered for the third annual WITCHFEST hosted by Feathered Outlaw. This unique gathering brought together more than 30 independent vendors specializing in magical products, as well as a diverse array of holistic and mystical practitioners, all drawing

Announcing Big New Chapter for BAS!
Broke-Ass Stuart’s Rad Event Texts One Text a Week: All the Best Bay Area Events I’m super excited to announce Broke-Ass Stuart’s Rad Event Texts! And the best part: it’s FREE! I don’t know about you, but my inbox is an overwhelming nightmare. And sometimes I just want the dope

Best Bay Area Events 10/24-10/30
By Jerucifer, Arts & Events Editor Halloween week has more tricks, treats, and creepy fun than you can shake a broomstick at, and is not for the faint of heart, but perfect for those with the spirit of adventure! So hold onto the seat of your pants, it’s gonna be