Arts and Culture

Oakland’s Golden Bull is Teetering on the Brink of Closure
Here we are, years after Covid started closing doors of favorite venues across The Bay Area and we’re still feeling the continued impact of the pandemic’s wrath. Today, we learned that a beloved Oakland venue, The Golden Bull, is on the brink of closure and are reaching out to us

WITCHFEST is Bringing Magic & Witches to Alameda This Saturday
This Saturday, a gathering of witches is happening in Alameda: the third annual WITCHFEST 2023. This magical event will bring together seven local Bay Area Witch shops, over 30 independent Magickal Vendors, and a multitude of Holistic and Mystical Practitioners in Alameda, California for one day only. This event will

Meet the Traveling Writer Penning Strangers’ Poems
BY LAUREN PARKER Ben Bernthal would like to write a poem for you. You just have to pick three words. “A lot of people don’t know they like poetry,” Bernthal says, now based in San Francisco and a regular presence near the Ferry Building and in the Mission. Set up

Inside SF’s Magical Speakeasy Show at The Palace Theater
Inside a North Beach clock shop is an underground speakeasy and theater called Palace Theater. There, you’ll find SF’s best magic show, The Illusionist starring Kevin Blake. As you savor expertly crafted cocktails, prepare to be mesmerized by mind-bending illusions, featuring mind-reading and astonishing sleight of hand tricks that will

A Neighbor Tried to Erase This Queer Artist’s LGBTQ+ Murals
Editor’s Note: A “Painting Against Homophobia” rally is being held on Friday 10/20 at 1101 Valencia Street in support of J Manuel Carmona. It’s being hosted by Juanita More and features Persia, Honey Mahogany, Galería de la Raza, the GLBT Historical Society, and more. Find out all about it right

A night on the Town with a Pumpkin Named Jack
If you’re looking for ideas for what to do with your pumpkin this year, here is a guide to a well rounded, glowing time with your Jack.

Halloween Costume Etiquette this Year
Halloween costumes can be fun, creative, meaningful, and/or festive. Halloween costumes also come with some caveats and the notion that what we wear and what others wear is a two-way street.

Best Bay Area Events for 10/17-10/22
By Jerucifer, Arts & Events Editor Costumes aren’t just for kids – they’re a grown-up excuse to act out your wildest fantasies, even if it’s just for one night. So, embrace the Halloween spirit, and remember, it’s all about the hilariously spooky shenanigans! Here’s what I’m most excited about for the