Performer you should know

Max Madame Talks About Their Job as a ‘Pussy Stunt Artist’
Max Madame harnesses the power of their pussy to create a unique and playful art form, captivating audiences with the strength and talent of their pussy, earning them the title of Oakland’s very own ‘Pussy Stunt Artist.’

Yesterday is Tomorrow: The Vaudeville Boy Band Show You Need to See
When sisters and San Francisco natives Genie and Marie Cartier started working on a duo theater show, “Yesterday is Tomorrow,” they were first inspired by an unlikely source: boy bands. Fueled by their teenage love of groups like the Backstreet Boys, the sisters created the first of what would become

Northern Waste: Artist You Should Know
Guest post by Genie Cartier If you’re like me, you’re tired of living in a world of mediocre rock bands with mumbled lyrics and confusingly popular 80s dad rock cover bands. Meet Northern Waste, the local rock band you didn’t know you were craving! Northern Waste’s unique yet classic style

This Bitter Earth: New Play Grapples With Love, Race & Black Lives Matter
Now playing at New Conservatory Theater Center through October 22, Harrison David Rivers’ new play This Bitter Earth touches upon many hot button issues, albeit with a depth and sensitivity which might inspire audiences to engage in thoughtful dialogues about the Black Lives Matter movement. The play follows the brief, intense

How To Survive Riot Fest (Trust Us, You’ll Want To)
Bonnaroo may be in tents but Riot Fest is INTENSE! Pitchfork doesn’t even have pitchforks but Riot Fest is a RIOT! For a long walk in a nice park head to Lollapalooza. For a short walk into a mosh pit stumble into Riot Fest. We were offered the most excellent

37th Annual Jewish Film Fest Commences
The 37th annual San Francisco Jewish Film Festival has begun. Jewish themed films from around the world will screen at San Francisco’s venerable Castro Theater, Oakland’s New Parkway, among other Bay Area venues. In addition to films about Jews, there will also be films which aren’t about Jewish subjects–it’s

Band You Should Know: Abbot Kinney
In anticipation of their upcoming headlining gig at the Great American Music Hall on August 19th, we sent local SF band Abbot Kinney our grueling questionnaire. Will they survive it? Will the answers surprise you? There’s only one way to find out. Read below: Name: Abbot Kinney Medium: Rock Music

Longtime HIV Survivor Uses Singing as the Best Form of Therapy
Joshua Grodsky has lived with HIV for three decades. He never thought he’d live as long as he has, much less live long enough to be pursuing his dream. Grodsky, who has already performed several shows at Martuni’s and at Society Cabaret, returns to Society Cabaret on Saturday night, July