Arts and Culture

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Sophie Chai, 17, from Union City created a prom dress out of duct tape for a scholarship competition. The dress took over 250 hours of labor and 35 rolls of duct tape. 

His songs tackle everything from self-acceptance to protecting the planet, but always with uplifting melodies. Adrian West says even when the lyrics get serious, the music leaves audiences smiling. Upcoming show is July, 31, at Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek

At just 14 years old, Malik Jefferson known on stage as 2 Turnt Polo, is already stacking up credits most artists spend years chasing. Fresh out of junior high and heading into ninth grade, he’s balancing school with a fast-rising career in music, dance, acting, and writing.

At just 14 years old, Malik Jefferson known on stage as 2 Turnt Polo, is already stacking up credits most artists spend years chasing. Fresh out of junior high and heading into ninth grade, he’s balancing school with a fast-rising career in music, dance, acting, and writing.

World Cup match days are about more than soccer, they’re about pride, culture, and community. That’s exactly what Discos Resaca Collective brings to every performance. The Oakland-based musicians will be performing June 24th in City Dance in Downtown San Jose 7-9pm and on August 15 &16 at Cotati Accordion Festival.

If you’re hosting a watch party, bring the taste of Argentina to the table. Think sizzling empanadas, chimichurri, and sweet dulce de leche desserts—perfect game-night fuel. La Maja Empanada in Redwood City, an Argentine restaurant brings that same match-day vibe straight to the Bay, with food built for sharing and celebrating every goal.