Co-founder of iconic Yoshi's in Oakland dies at age 82

One of the people behind an iconic live music venue died over the weekend: Kaz Kajimura, co-founder of Yoshi's at Jack London Square in Oakland, was 82 years old.

Festa Italiana brings pride, food, and fun to the heart of North Beach

Festa Italiana is San Francisco’s only Italian street fair, celebrating Italian culture with live music, authentic food, and family-friendly fun.

Proceeds from W. Kamau Bell's comedy show supporting local arts

Bell is supporting more than a dozen local arts organizations impacted by the cancellation of national grants earlier this month by offering a run of stand-up comedy shows and donating the proceeds.

Bay Area rapper Ruby Ibarra announced as NPR Tiny Desk Contest winner

Since its inception over 15 years ago, NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series has taped over 1,100 performances that span a range of genres and sounds. Bay Area rapper and singer Ruby Ibarra is about to add her name to that pantheon.

San Francisco Carnaval parade highlights rich culture of historic Mission District

It’s Carnaval weekend, and those who celebrate took to the streets in the historic Mission District Sunday morning for the annual San Francisco Carnaval Parade. 

BottleRock 2025 brings 74 bands to Napa for three-day festival

BottleRock 2025 is back in Napa, bringing 74 bands to six stages for this year's three-day festival, which is expected to bring some 120,000 people to hear live music, food, wine and other beverages.

Relax, San Francisco's Grace Cathedral sound baths are for everyone

San Francisco's Grace Cathedral has been an inspiration since the Gold Rush era. Now the church holds popular community events that include sound baths and yoga on the labyrinth.

San Francisco Chinatown Night Market named no. 1 by USA Today

On Friday, San Francisco Chinatown kicked off a series of night markets that will last for at least the next five months.

Oakland Ballet Company's Angel Island Project spotlights immigration island detainees

The Oakland Ballet Company's Angel Island Project is a one-time show this weekend that celebrates AAPI culture and looks at the history of those detained on the island between 1910 and 1940.

Mural near SF high school honors art educators

The mural depicts six educators that were for the positive impact the teachers have had on their pupils both in and out of the classroom.

'Past Present Futures': Oakland library exhibit highlights immigrant stories

A new exhibit is open at Oakland's main library, highlighting the stories of five students who emigrated from their home countries to the United States.

SF Ballet, union engaged in contract dispute days before 'Nutcracker' opening night

The future of one of the Bay Area's most popular and beloved holiday shows, the Nutcracker by the San Francisco Ballet, hangs in the balance, as the company and union engage in contract negotiations.

Santa Rosa High School play changes venue after controversy arises

A play that envisions the future of the beloved "Peanuts" characters has caused some controversy in a North Bay community after district officials canceled the show because of its content.