'Lowrider for Sale' celebrating culture and community
A love of family, cars and culture comes together in a new children’s book called, Lowrider for Sale. Laura De La Cruz, the author of the book, shares what inspired her latest work.
A love of family, cars and culture comes together in a new children’s book called, Lowrider for Sale. Laura De La Cruz, the author of the book, shares what inspired her latest work.
Richmond's Flor Hermosa Coffee: Culture and community
A cup of coffee can be about more than just the drink, it can also be about creating a place where people feel welcome. That’s the idea behind Flor Hermosa coffee in Richmond. The Mexican-American owners say they wanted to create a safe and unique space where people could slow down, enjoy a good cup of coffee and connect with their community.
A cup of coffee can be about more than just the drink, it can also be about creating a place where people feel welcome. That’s the idea behind Flor Hermosa coffee in Richmond. The Mexican-American owners say they wanted to create a safe and unique space where people could slow down, enjoy a good cup of coffee and connect with their community.
Los Cenzontles: Mexican music across generations
Los Cenzontles brings together musicians of all ages, creating a space where Mexican music and cultural traditions can be passed from one generation to the next. The group’s young performers are showing that traditional music is still relevant for today’s kids, giving them a way to explore their heritage while developing their own voices as musicians.
Los Cenzontles brings together musicians of all ages, creating a space where Mexican music and cultural traditions can be passed from one generation to the next. The group’s young performers are showing that traditional music is still relevant for today’s kids, giving them a way to explore their heritage while developing their own voices as musicians.
San Francisco's Live on the Stoop: an intimate, open-mic performance series
From neighborhood performances to some of the Bay Area’s biggest names, Live on the Stoop is creating a stage where artists and audiences can connect in a different way. The sessions were founded by the collective Top Chefs, a band known for their dynamic performances that blend hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and soul,
From neighborhood performances to some of the Bay Area’s biggest names, Live on the Stoop is creating a stage where artists and audiences can connect in a different way. The sessions were founded by the collective Top Chefs, a band known for their dynamic performances that blend hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and soul,
San Francisco Opera orchestra strikes ahead of opening night
The musicians announced the walkout just hours before curtains were set to open for the opera’s 104th season.
The musicians announced the walkout just hours before curtains were set to open for the opera’s 104th season.
Oakland's Favianna Rodriguez: Artist, printmaker, and cultural organizer
Favianna Rodriguez says free community art programs in East Oakland helped change the course of her life. Now, 26 years into her career, the artist is being honored with the California Arts Council’s top-tier legacy fellowship, recognizing both her art and her impact on communities.
Favianna Rodriguez says free community art programs in East Oakland helped change the course of her life. Now, 26 years into her career, the artist is being honored with the California Arts Council’s top-tier legacy fellowship, recognizing both her art and her impact on communities.
Concord Night Market to host first Cultural Festival
The first-ever annual cultural festival will be hosted at the Concord Night Market in Todos Santos Plaza on September 11 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Sunny Pannu, the event coordinator, and Joe Yncio, a Peruvian artist, give insight.
The first-ever annual cultural festival will be hosted at the Concord Night Market in Todos Santos Plaza on September 11 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Sunny Pannu, the event coordinator, and Joe Yncio, a Peruvian artist, give insight.
Dolly Parton's legacy of giving
Dolly Parton, was a symbol of generosity, whose philanthropic work spanned literacy, disaster relief, medical research and support for marginalized communities and racial justice. Marissa Moss, music journalist at Rolling Stone, reflects on Parton's life and legacy.
Dolly Parton, was a symbol of generosity, whose philanthropic work spanned literacy, disaster relief, medical research and support for marginalized communities and racial justice. Marissa Moss, music journalist at Rolling Stone, reflects on Parton's life and legacy.
Sold-out Outside Lands kicks off at Golden Gate Park
Outside Lands is officially underway at Golden Gate Park, bringing crowds to the sold-out music festival.
Outside Lands is officially underway at Golden Gate Park, bringing crowds to the sold-out music festival.
Transgender, South Asian-led immigrant nonprofit, faces potential closure
A vital San Francisco nonprofit that supports transgender immigrants says it has lost nearly all of its critical funding and may soon be forced to shut its doors.
A vital San Francisco nonprofit that supports transgender immigrants says it has lost nearly all of its critical funding and may soon be forced to shut its doors.
Free Shakespeare in the Park kicks off two-month run of 'Antony and Cleopatra' across Bay Area
Free Shakespeare in the Park began this weekend in the Bay Area, with the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival opening a two-month run of "Antony and Cleopatra" on Saturday night in Cupertino. Another performance is scheduled for 6 p.m. at Cupertino's Memorial Park.
Free Shakespeare in the Park began this weekend in the Bay Area, with the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival opening a two-month run of "Antony and Cleopatra" on Saturday night in Cupertino. Another performance is scheduled for 6 p.m. at Cupertino's Memorial Park.
World Cup's soundtrack: the music moments that stood out
Beyond the goals and glory, the World Cup delivered a global music spectacle. Tomás Mier, a music journalist and author of the book 'Madonna: Into the Groove' breaks down the performances that made an impact, and how music continues to shape the world’s biggest sporting event.
Beyond the goals and glory, the World Cup delivered a global music spectacle. Tomás Mier, a music journalist and author of the book 'Madonna: Into the Groove' breaks down the performances that made an impact, and how music continues to shape the world’s biggest sporting event.
People urged to vote for best public art in the world, featuring Bay Area nominees
An international contest for the best public art and design in the world has narrowed its field to 100 nominees, and four of them are located in the Bay Area.
An international contest for the best public art and design in the world has narrowed its field to 100 nominees, and four of them are located in the Bay Area.
San Francisco's iconic LGBTQ nightclub ‘Oasis’ celebrates grand reopening
The club underwent extensive renovations, featuring a refurbished bar, an upgraded showroom, a champagne room with a stage, and a rooftop deck.
The club underwent extensive renovations, featuring a refurbished bar, an upgraded showroom, a champagne room with a stage, and a rooftop deck.
'Vallejo' single gaining buzz: Jourdan Jade, rising artist making waves
She’s blending Rap and R&B with stories of ambition, perseverance, and hometown pride. Vallejo artist Jourdan Jade shares how her music career has grown and why representing the Bay Area remains at the center of everything she creates.
She’s blending Rap and R&B with stories of ambition, perseverance, and hometown pride. Vallejo artist Jourdan Jade shares how her music career has grown and why representing the Bay Area remains at the center of everything she creates.
'Vallejo' single gaining buzz: Jourdan Jade, rising artist making waves
She’s blending Rap and R&B with stories of ambition, perseverance, and hometown pride. Vallejo artist Jourdan Jade shares how her music career has grown and why representing the Bay Area remains at the center of everything she creates.
She’s blending Rap and R&B with stories of ambition, perseverance, and hometown pride. Vallejo artist Jourdan Jade shares how her music career has grown and why representing the Bay Area remains at the center of everything she creates.
The Bastille Day SF Festival
From Paris to communities throughout France, Bastille Day is being commemorated with colorful ceremonies, and live entertainment. Here at home, Bay Area residents will also have the opportunity to experience French culture during San Francisco’s annual Bastille Day Festival at Embarcadero Plaza on Saturday, July 18. Valérie Brisset, Consul General of France, and Chloé Soroquère, secretary of The Official Committee of French American Organizations, give insight.
From Paris to communities throughout France, Bastille Day is being commemorated with colorful ceremonies, and live entertainment. Here at home, Bay Area residents will also have the opportunity to experience French culture during San Francisco’s annual Bastille Day Festival at Embarcadero Plaza on Saturday, July 18. Valérie Brisset, Consul General of France, and Chloé Soroquère, secretary of The Official Committee of French American Organizations, give insight.
Oakland’s In Lak’ech Dance Academy
What started as a vision to create a dance space where LGBTQ+ people and allies could be their authentic selves has grown into a thriving Bay Area nonprofit. In Lak'ech Dance Academy co-founders, Angélica Medina and Jahaira Fajardo, talk weekly classes, and events. First class if free.
What started as a vision to create a dance space where LGBTQ+ people and allies could be their authentic selves has grown into a thriving Bay Area nonprofit. In Lak'ech Dance Academy co-founders, Angélica Medina and Jahaira Fajardo, talk weekly classes, and events. First class if free.
Who owns your digital identity?
Artificial intelligence can now clone a person’s voice or likeness in just minutes, raising major concerns about fraud, and identity theft. A bipartisan bill moving through Congress aims to give every American—not just celebrities the legal right to control how their voice and image are used in the age of AI. Mitch Glazier, chairman and CEO of the Recording Industry Association of America, gives insight.
Artificial intelligence can now clone a person’s voice or likeness in just minutes, raising major concerns about fraud, and identity theft. A bipartisan bill moving through Congress aims to give every American—not just celebrities the legal right to control how their voice and image are used in the age of AI. Mitch Glazier, chairman and CEO of the Recording Industry Association of America, gives insight.
Concord Night Market returns
Concord Night Market returns Friday, July 10 to the heart of Downtown Concord at Todos Santos Plaza. Event is from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, will feature live music, performances, and local food vendors.
Concord Night Market returns Friday, July 10 to the heart of Downtown Concord at Todos Santos Plaza. Event is from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, will feature live music, performances, and local food vendors.