Arts and Culture
SF Symphony Chorus Votes to Strike! Season Opener May Fall Silent
“NO CONTRACT NO CHORUS!” Members of The San Francisco Symphony Chorus voted to go on strike on Monday, September 16th, just days before The Symphony’s planned opening night concert on Thursday, September 19th. Contract negotiations are ongoing with the Symphony and its union The American Guild of Musical Artists (AMAG)
Best Bay Area Events 9/17-10/7
Let the Celebration Commence! by Vanessa Gil, Arts & Events Editor Come kick off my birthday celebrations with me this Saturday at Pride in Martinez! It’s the inaugural event on my birthday bucket list for this year. If you hadn’t heard yet… Childish Gambino has postponed his tour, so crossing that
How Joel Hernandez’s Sculptures Capture SF’s Spirit
Conchas, avocados, burritos, and beer, all with a curious mustachioed face peeking out, greet visitors to artist Joel Hernadez’s online shop. A San Francisco artist, Hernandez is a master of papier-mâché sculpture who has found acceptance and inspiration from The City. His upcoming show, which opens November 1 at Mag
Best Bay Area Events 9/10-9/30
Just Keep Swimming by Vanessa Gil, Arts & Events Editor This first week of the birthday month was full of impromptu activities, including two last minute trips to Stinson Beach. I didn’t know how bad I was craving that ocean therapy until I was in the water, basking in the sun… cherishing
We Wanna Give You VIP Tix to the Inaugural Cambodia Day Music + Cultural Fest
Win VIP Tix for a vibrant celebration of heritage at the Inaugural Cambodia Day music and culture festival. Taking place in San Francisco’s historic Union Square on 9/28, this event unites the Khmer community to showcase Cambodia’s rich culture, arts, food, and music to a diverse local and international audience.
Netflix’s September Lineup: American Indies, Japanese Jazz, Korean Cooking
Netflix’s September lineup features a range of films and series, including a documentary about the Apollo 13 mission, a true-crime documentary about a mother’s search for her missing daughter, and a reality show featuring a martial arts officer and a probation officer working together.
Wow! Broke-Ass Stuart is Now 20 Years Old!
In the summer of 2004 I put out a little 33 page zine called Broke-Ass Stuart’s Guide to Living Cheaply in San Francisco. It consisted of cheap places to eat and drink, and cheap things to see and do. I used my backpack and my bus pass to distribute it
Free Video Preservation for SF Residents at Playback Lab
DIY community lab for digitizing analog media, home videos, and San Francisco’s hidden stories