Arts and Culture

23 May 2024

When Mad Hatters Took Over Fairyland in Oakland

Ddults in all manner of cosplay — DIY steampunk suits, Alice in Wonderland-themed dresses, cat costumes — gamely tried to wriggle themselves down other slides, ducked their heads through tunnels and mazes, and squeezed through the tiny gates of the toy train cars that wheeled slowly around the park.

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22 May 2024

7 of the Oldest Surviving Films of San Francisco

San Francisco has always been a city in motion. Influxes of people from around the world; planet-changing events; epic businesses opening their doors; while others shutter theirs. While The City experiences another series of massive changes, it is as important as ever to keep our history and culture(s) alive, preserved, and shared with others. We need a reminder of what San Francisco was, still is, and can still be. 

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21 May 2024

Best Bay Area Events 5/21-6/10

Jalisa Robinson is Queer, as in Funny – Safe Words Comedy Showcase Jalisa Robinson is no stranger to the Safe Words stage, and she has blown away audiences every single time. With her distinct style—melding deadpan delivery with sparkling insights—Jalisa expertly dissects topics like race and the patriarchy, making her performances both thought-provoking and

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16 May 2024

Who Said Pro Wrasslin’ Isn’t Real? ​“Hoodslam” Re-Suspends Disbelief

Who Said Pro Wrasslin’ Isn’t Real? ​“Hoodslam” Re-Suspends Disbelief

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16 May 2024

Drag Performer You Should Know: Hollow Eve

Hollow Eve who identifies as a “Post Binary Drag Socialist with a penchant for anarchy” will be closing the festival on Sunday, May 19 at 6pm at Omni Commons in Oakland, with a show entitled Rebirth: The Death of Drag. With this description, I needed to know more. They were kind enough to meet me for a quick interview and photoshoot this week.

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16 May 2024

Artists Install ‘Know Justice Know Peace’ In Oakland City Hall

For this summer, every time the Mayor of Oakland goes to her office or other elected officials go to council, they cannot help but pass the glowing words “Know Justice Know Peace”.

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14 May 2024

Best Bay Area Events 5/14-6/3

Summer Time in the MTZ by Vanessa Gil, Arts & Events Editor If you’ve never spent time in Downtown Martinez on a summer weekend, you’re missing out. Market & Main’s outdoor container bar is open right next door to Five Suns’ patio. Main Street is closed off and there’s live music

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11 May 2024

The Hunt Begins: SF’s Transformed into an Interactive Playground with PURSUIT

Mischief, shenanigans and silliness with friends?… count me in! PURSUIT, SF’s newest interactive game, is on through May 27th. If you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend, I’d suggest you join into the fun and get your start. Created by 15 friends, PURSUIT posters have been peppered across

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