SF Bay Area

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

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

Ruby Room in Oakland REOPENS!
The journey from impending closure to salvation is a testament to the resilience of community spirit and the enduring legacy of this iconic Oakland establishment.

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

Macy’s in Downtown San Francisco is Closing…and it Was Totally Predictable
It was announced on Tuesday morning that Macy’s would be closing 150 “underproductive” stores nationwide. Shortly afterwards the news broke that the Macy’s in downtown San Francisco would be one of the casualties. We all know that there’s going to be a lot of public handwringing and teeth gnashing about

SF Ballet’s Swan Lake is as Addictive as Quack
A review of Swan Lake written in bird puns. You didn’t ask for it, but you’re welcome.

OMCA Workers Unionize Joining a National Movement for Change
On Wednesday, February 21st, a group of workers at Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) took steps to become a union. Under the name of Oakland Museum of California Workers United (OMCAWU), the group is organizing and seeking to unite through AFSCME Council 57. This new union effort aims to represent