Music

16 Jan 2025

The Gospel of Glam: SF Celebrated David Bowie’s Legacy at Bowie Bash

San Franciscans celebrated David Bowie’s legacy at the 14th annual Bowie Bash, which featured drag, burlesque, and puppetry. A night of live music, dance, and inclusivity.

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09 Jan 2025

Artists You Should Know: Kat Robichaud and Misfit Cabaret

Misfit Cabaret is more than a performance; it’s an experience — a dazzling, eclectic, and glittering celebration of some of the most talented performers the city has to offer. Kat Robichaud, Jordan Nathan and their cast of artists played to a sold-out crowd, their polished performances revealing the work of world-class craftspeople. This was live theater at its most unrestrained, and it was breathtaking.

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07 Jan 2025

Wonderful, Culturally Rich Events in SF

KQED is hosting a series of events in San Francisco this winter, including Fixit Clinics, Dungeons and Dragons Live, Chinese New Year Parade Viewing Party, Hella Asian: Bridging the Bay, and The Flavors of the Levant, all of which offer live journalism, performance art, and community-building activities.

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18 Dec 2024

Are the Brutal Challenges of Booking Live Music in the Bay Area Worth it?

The Bay Area’s vibrant music scene is kept alive by passionate fans who show up to support local artists, creating a sense of magic and unity, and helping to ensure every performance is a moment of magic.

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18 Dec 2024

Behind-the-Scenes with the Talented Cast of the Dickens Fair

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair and Holiday Market is a massive immersive theatrical experience made possible by hundreds of actors, musicians, artists, cooks, cleaners, carpenters, and chestnut roasters, including Mark Montgomery French, Sean Owens, Polly Amber Ross, Brendan Getzell, and Kerri Jones.

Sam Devine 0
12 Dec 2024

The Top 20 Bay Area Bands of 2024

The Bay Area’s vibrant music scene is a beacon for artists looking to make their mark, with each filled venue echoing the blood, sweat, and tears poured into its creation.

Stefan Aronsen 0
05 Dec 2024

Fan Expo San Francisco 2024: A Weekend of Creativity, Culture, and Color

At Fan Expo San Francisco, a panel on Drag and Burlesque discussed the intersection of drag, burlesque, and pop culture, highlighting the importance of marginalized communities and the power of performance art to push boundaries and challenge traditional notions of gender, sexuality, and identity.

Vita Hewitt 0
20 Nov 2024

40 Years of Holiday Magic: Experience the Great Dickens Christmas Fair

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair is a magical holiday tradition in The Bay Area, offering a festive and immersive experience with a cast of characters straight out of a fairytale, and special experiences like high tea and a mini steam train ride.

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