Bay Area music spotlight: Adrian West Band
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
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
Oakland's 2 Turnt Polo: teen rapper, dancer, and author
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.
Oakland's 2 Turnt Polo: teen rapper, dancer, and author
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.
Discos Resaca Collective: music, culture, and community
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.
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.
World Cup fever hits Redwood City at La Maja Empanada
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.
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.
SF Chinatown’s historic Great Star Theater faces temporary financial crisis
The husband-and-wife team behind San Francisco's historic Great Star Theater announced they are facing a $45,000 budget deficit due to unexpected repair costs and canceled commercial shows.
The husband-and-wife team behind San Francisco's historic Great Star Theater announced they are facing a $45,000 budget deficit due to unexpected repair costs and canceled commercial shows.
"Watermelon Couch" Project Preserves Black Stories
Oakland artist James "Creative" Shields discusses his Watermelon Couch Project, a 27,000-mile journey documenting Black stories, culture and community across America.
Oakland artist James "Creative" Shields discusses his Watermelon Couch Project, a 27,000-mile journey documenting Black stories, culture and community across America.
ANNUAL JUNETEENTH AR.T HACK BLENDS ART, TECH AND CULTURE
The annual Juneteenth AR.T Hack is showcasing how augmented reality can be used to preserve Black history, amplify storytelling and create immersive artistic experiences. Black Terminus Founder and CEO Damien McDuffie joined us to share more about this unique Juneteenth event.
The annual Juneteenth AR.T Hack is showcasing how augmented reality can be used to preserve Black history, amplify storytelling and create immersive artistic experiences. Black Terminus Founder and CEO Damien McDuffie joined us to share more about this unique Juneteenth event.
Preciosa Night: pride, culture, and community
This Oakland Pride season, one of the most talked-about queer Latinx events in the country is heading to the Bay Area. Preciosa Night, created by relationship advocates and social media influencers Eden and Jay, started as a dream to create a safe, inclusive space for LGBTQ+ people of color. Today, it’s grown into a movement bringing together culture, community, and queer joy. Preciosa Night is Saturday, June 13 at Crybaby in Oakland.
This Oakland Pride season, one of the most talked-about queer Latinx events in the country is heading to the Bay Area. Preciosa Night, created by relationship advocates and social media influencers Eden and Jay, started as a dream to create a safe, inclusive space for LGBTQ+ people of color. Today, it’s grown into a movement bringing together culture, community, and queer joy. Preciosa Night is Saturday, June 13 at Crybaby in Oakland.
GRYFFIN talks Bay Area Roots and monumental homecoming
From Red Rocks to Forest Hills Stadium, GRYFFIN has spent the last few years building one of the biggest live brands in dance music. Now he’s set to hit a career milestone with his biggest headline performance ever at Daly City's Cow Palace on June 12 and 13.
From Red Rocks to Forest Hills Stadium, GRYFFIN has spent the last few years building one of the biggest live brands in dance music. Now he’s set to hit a career milestone with his biggest headline performance ever at Daly City's Cow Palace on June 12 and 13.
Bay Area nonprofit just getting off the ground with mission to keep artists from being priced out
For Bay Area artists, the biggest challenge often isn't making the work — it's being able to afford to stay here while doing it.
For Bay Area artists, the biggest challenge often isn't making the work — it's being able to afford to stay here while doing it.
Santa Clara celebrates FIFA World Cup with themed night markets
The city of Santa Clara is kicking off a series of night markets as part of a bigger push to celebrate its role as a host city for the 2026 World Cup.
The city of Santa Clara is kicking off a series of night markets as part of a bigger push to celebrate its role as a host city for the 2026 World Cup.
Bay Area Rainbow Symphony: pride through performance
For many members of the Bay Area Rainbow Symphony, music is more than an art form, it’s a way to foster connection, visibility, and belonging. Their last show, is Saturday, June 20, at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
For many members of the Bay Area Rainbow Symphony, music is more than an art form, it’s a way to foster connection, visibility, and belonging. Their last show, is Saturday, June 20, at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
Petaluma 20-year-old directed No. 1 movie 'Backrooms'
Kane Parsons at 20-years-old directed the No. 1 movie at the box office, “Backrooms." This A24 movie made more than $81 million domestically in its opening weekend ending May 31.
Kane Parsons at 20-years-old directed the No. 1 movie at the box office, “Backrooms." This A24 movie made more than $81 million domestically in its opening weekend ending May 31.
Petaluma film director Kane Parsons tops box office with new movie "Backrooms"
Kane Parsons. a 20-year-old emerging filmmaker, directed this A24 box-topping film, making more than 81 million dollars in its debut.
Kane Parsons. a 20-year-old emerging filmmaker, directed this A24 box-topping film, making more than 81 million dollars in its debut.
Prom held at Hercules High celebrates students with special needs
A prom held at Hercules High School was curated for students with special needs such as autism or moderate to severe intellectual disabilities on Saturday.
A prom held at Hercules High School was curated for students with special needs such as autism or moderate to severe intellectual disabilities on Saturday.
World’s first Chinese queer museum opens in San Francisco’s Chinatown
Founder and LGBTQ activist Xiang Qui Chen, who moved to San Francisco from China, said the museum is a way to educate, inspire, and promote visibility for the Chinese LGBTQ community in her adopted city.
Founder and LGBTQ activist Xiang Qui Chen, who moved to San Francisco from China, said the museum is a way to educate, inspire, and promote visibility for the Chinese LGBTQ community in her adopted city.
Bay Area siblings behind The Osada3
For Bay Area sibling trio The Osada3, music is more than performance, it’s family history, culture and community woven into every song.
For Bay Area sibling trio The Osada3, music is more than performance, it’s family history, culture and community woven into every song.
SF Porchfest featuring young local punk rock band, Knights of Molino
Knights of Molino, a middle school punk rock band, is one of the many artists that will be featured at SF Porchfest on Saturday. Their songs reflect real life issues and they've been able to gain a following on social media.
Knights of Molino, a middle school punk rock band, is one of the many artists that will be featured at SF Porchfest on Saturday. Their songs reflect real life issues and they've been able to gain a following on social media.
12th annual Bay Area Book Festival, a bold, Berkeley-based literary extravaganza
Starting this Friday, Berkeley will hold its 12th annual Bay Area Book Festival, a "world-class literary extravaganza", boasting as many as 400 authors on 21 stages at multiple downtown venues.
Starting this Friday, Berkeley will hold its 12th annual Bay Area Book Festival, a "world-class literary extravaganza", boasting as many as 400 authors on 21 stages at multiple downtown venues.