Arts and Culture

25 Sep 2024

How Dark Garden Became SF’s Corsetry Haven for 35 Years

Autumn Addame’s Dark Garden has been creating exquisite designs for 35 years, and her annual Femme-centric soiree Praise is an antidote to the heavy male aspects of Folsom Street Fair, featuring live music, local and imported performers, and even Argentine Tango dancers.

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24 Sep 2024

Best Bay Area Events 9/24-10/14

Trumer Brewery Oktoberfest 2024 Join us at the Trumer Brewery for a festive celebration of all things Oktoberfest! A day filled with live German music from the Bay Area’s Polkageist West, traditional Bavarian food, and of course, plenty of award-winning beer to go around. Whether you’re a seasoned Oktoberfest pro or just looking

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24 Sep 2024

400-year-old Brewery to Throw Oktoberfest in Berkeley

There’s only one place in the Bay Area to get 400 years of Austrian brewing tradition for Oktoberfest, and it’s right in Berkeley, California at a new, award-winning taproom, (voted Best New Bar in the East Bay 2024 by East Bay Express.) The Trumer Brewery & Taproom knows a thing

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19 Sep 2024

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)

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17 Sep 2024

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

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12 Sep 2024

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

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10 Sep 2024

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

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10 Sep 2024

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.

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