Arts and Culture

How to See the Rare Green Comet That’s Passing Earth This Week
I have a super distinct memory of the Hale-Bopp that was visible for a few months during 1997. I was 16 at the time and my friends and I piled into cars and drove to the outer parts of San Diego County so we could get away from light pollution

22 Years of Dark, Artful, Debauchery in San Francisco: The Edwardian Ball
Rosin Coven are exiting an era with one, final blowout bacchanal on all 4 floors of the Regency Ballroom.

New Publication ‘Substrate Arts’ to Launch
Among the key industries that seem to always be suffering both in San Francisco and nationwide, journalism and the arts are definitely strong contenders. Quality journalism about the arts? Almost nonexistent, until now. Starting with a soft launch in October 2022 and moving towards a full launch in 2023, seven

What are Those Boxes Under MUNI Seats For?
Ever wonder why there’s a metal box in the way when you try to tuck your feet under your seat? It’s the one beneath those side-facing, longitudinal seats. There’s a window on the front-right panel, a gauge to assess the volume of its content from outside. When I find myself

PianoFight SF to Permanently Close
“Of course it’s sad to close,” says Executive Director Dan Williams. “But we’re so grateful and so proud of what we’ve been able to do.” On March 18th, PianoFight SF will permanently close. The venue has hosted 6,702 performances since it opened in 2014 at 144 Taylor Street in the

Tinder Live w/ Lane Moore and Janeane Garofalo is at Sketchfest!
On her show TINDER LIVE featuring special guest, the AMAZING actress, comedian and activist Janeane Garofalo, Moore creates a character and matches with the most absurd, weirdest profiles on Tinder, live in front of the audience.

You Can Watch the Slamdance Film Festival From Your Own Couch
For those who haven’t decamped for Park City to check out the 2023 Slamdance Film Festival, you don’t need to panic and shell out $250 for an All Access Pass. This annual festival by filmmakers for filmmakers has a virtual component running from January 23-29, 2023. From the comfort of

Carol Doda Mural Replaces Fnnch Lips In North Beach
There is a new mural in North Beach adorning the corner of Filbert and Columbus at Bodega SF, tying into the rich history of the neighborhood and those who made North Beach what it is. My favorite neighborhood in San Francisco. Gone are the lips previously painted by Fnnch. For