SF Bay Area

Baruch Porras-Hernandez: Spreading Laughter & Uplifting Community
A living, breathing cyclone of creativity and sharp wit resides in San Francisco. He draws artists to him, and then uplifts them in community. His name is Baruch Porras-Hernandez. If you haven’t been to see one of his curated shows, you most definitely should. Baruch is a writer, performer, organizer,

Crafting Narratives: Mokhtar Paki’s Artistic Odyssey in the Bay Area
The gallery at STRUT (San Francisco AIDS Foundation) begins 2024 with the inspired works of Mokhtar Paki. The show, “Shy Boy and Other Nudes” depicts many aspects of queer love rather than focusing on sexual acts. Figures on the canvasses embrace tenderly or stare out thoughtfully from relaxed positions. They

Calls For Artists in San Francisco! Muralists, Sculptors & Glass Artists!
Just the latest calls for artists in the city via the San Francisco Arts Commission, a lot of very interesting artwork needs doing in the Mission, Hayes Valley, Treasure Island and on walls all over the city! 3 projects have application deadlines in January and one in March, if you

Get Ready to Dance: ESG is Playing Great American Music Hall!
by Nico Simonian There are two kinds of people: those who love ESG, and those who have not yet heard ESG. The band’s particular blend of funk, post-punk, and dance music sparks immediate and infectious joy to everyone who hears it. And whether you know them or not, you now

The People Lost ‘People’s Park’ in Police Night Sweep
Last night, hundreds of police officers in riot gear accompanied by University of California at Berkeley officials and a demolition crew, descended on People’s Park after midnight to clear it out and fence it off.

California’s Confusing Primary Voting Process Explained
Welcome to one of the most confusing parts of the election process in California: the Closed Primary.

Best Bay Area Events 1/2-1/8
Hello 2024 By Vanessa Gil, Arts & Events Editor May this new year bring you love, happiness, and peace. May we all find ways to stress less and be more present. There’s beautiful moments to be had in the mundane tasks as well as when we step out of our

Why Is Everyone Making A Big Deal Out Of The London Breed Diss Track?
San Francisco has a long, rich and storied history of shitting on its elected officials. So, why did a London Breed diss track that didn’t even go viral on its own from an unknown rapper in Chinatown create such a shitstorm? Which is a fair question because within a day