Arts and Culture

The First Day of Quarantine Was Amazing…Now What?
Short story by Moss Brixton “Hey.” “Hey.” My roommate and I eye each other with squints, like the guys in movies who have mustaches and one of them pulls out his pistol a fraction of a split second before the other and poof, one is dead before the other stomps

How Bay Area Artists And Bartenders Can Get Financial Support
The first of the month is rearing its ugly head, a truly horrible prospect for artists and bartenders who have not worked in two weeks, nor will they be able to for at least another full month. If you’re a creator, performer, artist, or bartender in this terrifying fucking circumstance,

TriviaSlam: The Online Pub Quiz Live via Zoom
Looking for a fun way to stay entertained during the Coronavirus Quarantine? I know I am. Luckily, my buddy Rick Nelson, former quizmaster at the 540 Club, the Tee Off, & the Boardroom, has started TriviaSlam: The Online Pub Quiz Live via Zoom. It’s happening This Thursday 4/2 at 8pm.

Local Love Online Art Gallery Combines Fresh New Works With Fundraising For Artists
Everything is cancelled as far as the eye can see, but a new online art gallery lets your eyes see new work from Bay Area artists from the comfort of your shut-in shelter in place. The creative studio Musepop just launched the Local Love online art exhibit, a rotating weekly

Who Said It: Joe Exotic or Donald Trump?
Without even thinking twice, I can confidently say the best thing I’ve experienced during the Coronavirus Quarantine has been watching Tiger King. Netflix describes it as “A zoo owner spirals out of control amid a cast of eccentric characters in this true murder-for-hire story from the underworld of big cat breeding.”

All That Glitters: An Homage to Bay Area Dreamers & Schemers
All That Glitters is an homage to the dreamers and schemers that make the Bay Area unique. San Francisco artist Kaytea Petro uses a homemade hibiscus ink to illustrate historic photos, lovingly depicting a bygone era. More of her work can be seen at kayteapetro.com or on her Instagram. All

SXSW, Roxie Theatre, and More Offering Amazing Streaming Movies
Unless your brain’s been melted by the lies of the Orange Skull and/or his enablers, you’re not going to begrudge the need for California’s shelter in place order. However, if you love supporting art film, you might wonder what you can do when the Bay Area’s art house theatres have

Best Online Events This Week for Bay Area Nightlife and Entertainment
The bars and venues may all be shut down, but the movers and shakers of the Bay Area nightlife scene are still putting on shows. Online shows, that is! Just like the Hunky Jesus Contest is going online this year, some of your favorite weekly events and parties are providing