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Best Bay Area Events 3/5-3/11
35th Annual Bioneers Conference Join the Bioneers for its 35th Annual conference in venues across downtown Berkeley and at Zellerbach Hall. Three days of movement building feature speakers on a wide range of topics, including: Labor Activist Dolores Huerta; Co-Founder and Lead Organizer of Sogorea Te’ Land Trust, Corrina Gould;

Someone Lit The Target In Vallejo On Fire
It’s been awhile and a lot has happened since my last article. I had a cancer scare, had back surgery, got a new girlfriend, faced a real risk of paralysis and began working with pro-Palestinian activists. So for this article, I’ve decided to go back to my roots and focus

We Probably Had A Tornado Last Weekend…
When you think of tornadoes, you probably think of the Midwest or the South, which makes sense, since, you know, that’s where the vast majority of them occur. It’s not too often those of us on the coasts get fucked by the sky, but that is exactly what almost happened

Why This Comic Book Memoir About a Trans Runner Is for Everyone
There are some artists who really seem to do it all, and Mylo Choy is one of them. Choy, who uses they/them pronouns, is a true multi-hyphenate, performing music across the country and training as a long-distance runner. But visual art was always there, drawing as one of their earliest

San Francisco Art Institute is Saved With New Ownership
Last year, The San Francisco Art Institute made headlines as it declared bankruptcy, revealing debts exceeding $10 million while only 41 students were actively enrolled. The dire situation prompted the eventual demise of the beloved art education institution. After its closure, a beacon of hope has emerged – the school

The Amazing International Films at BAMPFA This Spring
Tom Lehrer famously sang “Spring is here, A-suh-puh-ring is here, life is skittles and life is beer.” But whereas poisoning pigeons in the park helped Lehrer make the season complete, there are far less lethal ways cinephiles can celebrate the Spring season at the Berkeley Art Museum Pacific Film Archive

Fishnets and Film: The Drag Themed Festival!
Do you ever think you might enjoy Drag performance and queer cinema paired with alcohol and tasty nibbles? Robby Kendall, the CEO of the drag-themed film festival, Fishnets and Films has got you covered! The next event is at New Parkway Theater on March 2nd. It’s a “Let’s Talk About

How to Start Exploring Kink and BDSM…as a Feminist
Whip-Smart Feminism Hi, I’m Shameless Heather Atles, an expert relationships, sex, and intimacy coach. With years of experience guiding individuals through the complexities of love, connection, and self-worth, my approach combines humor, practical wisdom, deep insights, and actionable steps to empower those navigating the twists and turns of modern romance.