Friends & Family Performing by Vanessa Gil, Arts & Events Editor I’m venturing to Auburn this weekend for the Dry Diggings Festival where my brother’s band, Eureka Sound, is playing two sets (one set as their band, the second backing up Nick Sefakis.) Also, this Wednesday, Lady Starbeast and

It’s no secret that I’ve been critical of the Golden State. But most of my critiques are based on my own lived experience and observations. My gripe with California isn’t based upon the premise that it’s a so-called “Communist shithole,” but because it’s one of the most deeply unequal and

Many of my articles are inherently critical of San Francisco, and that’s why a lot of my content is popular. People love to hate on shit. But San Francisco is one of the world’s great cities, and that’s an undeniable fact. So for a change of pace, I’m going to

The Bay Area is hella haunted. Are you ready for the spiritual energy that’s coming? Suspend your disbelief, ye skeptics, because you’re outnumbered. Over 50% of Americans believe in ghosts. Now that that’s out of the way, let’s start with the basics. A haunting, according to anthropologists, is “the way

The Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) Bay Area art team is raising mutual aid funding for Palestinians through a massive quilting project they’re calling Bound Together.  People of all sewing skill levels are invited.  On Sunday, August 11th, would-be quilters were invited to the back patio of a tattoo parlor

Busk it! directly supports local musicians and live performers with a living wage and creates a dynamic, joyful environment for patrons, residents, and those who work or visit the area.

Painting the Void: How Art Transformed the San Francisco Bay Area During A Global Pandemic

Staying Busy by Vanessa Gil, Arts & Events Editor Sometimes in life, you need fun, healthy distractions. My go-to is concerts. It’s like a religious experience for me. Last week it was Fletcher at The Independent. I was bummed I was missing her at Outside Lands, but it was a