Blackalicious is an American hip-hop duo from Sacramento, California, made up of rapper Gift of Gab and DJ/producer Chief Xcel. They are noted for Gift of Gab’s often tongue-twisting, multisyllabic, complex rhymes. The duo have released four full-length albums. Thursday, September 19, 2019 | Slim’s | Tickets can be purchased

On her debut EP Sugar & Spice, Hatchie delivered the sonic equivalent of falling deliriously in love: a sustained rush of feeling, rendered in swoony melodies and gauzy guitar tones and endlessly hypnotic layers of sound. Now, with her full-length debut Keepsake, the Australian singer/songwriter tries on countless new textures,

In the early 90’s, when gangsta’ rap consumed the airwaves, and the majority of West Coast rappers strapped on their Locs, Chuck Taylor’s & Ben Davis’, The Pharcyde decidedly maintained a willfully weird vision. Opting to stay true to themselves with their left field but still South-Central sensibility, rap had

Some of Yoni’s most compelling and critically-praised musical experiments have been issued under the moniker WHY? and his latest entry is no exception. On AOKOHIO Yoni condenses the essential elements of WHY? into a stunningly potent musical vision. Co-produced by Yoni and his brother Josiah, AOKOHIO presents a rich palette

A galactic lineup of mouthwatering, eye-catching, Instagram-worthy ube eats are returning to SoMa StrEat Food Park at the second annual UBay: SF Ube Fest! Ube continues to take the food-scene by storm and we’re going to make it purple rain (again). Grab your little sweet potatoes and ubaes and head

Lights was born Valerie Anne Poxleitner in Timmins, Ontario, to missionary parents, Virginia and Eric Poxleitner. She has one older sister, Jess. She spent her childhood in many parts of the world, including the Philippines, Jamaica, Ontario, and British Columbia. She moved to Toronto at the age of 18 when she legally changed her name

Mozzy’s hardened gangster narratives eschew the exaggerated violence of horrorcore, favoring the kind of terrifying front line reportage verified by police reports and far too many headstones. Hailing from Oak Park, one of the city’s most dangerous and disenfranchised neighborhoods, Mozzy is a voice for and an inspiration to friends,

Toast & Taste will feature food from San Francisco’s finest dining venues, as well as beer, wine, and specialty cocktails. There will be fun games and a silent auction with more than 150 incredible restaurant gift certificates, items, and experiences. San Francisco Private Dining Venues (SFPDV.com) will donate 100% of the