Bay Area artist scribing entire US Constitution with quill pens to get out the vote
A Brisbane artist is hoping her art, through the stroke of a pen, will help get out the vote this Election Day. Beth Grossman is in the process of transcribing the entire US Constitution on old US Mint money bags using quill feather pens. The pens are the same tool used by scribes of the original document in the 1700's.
Mixologists kick off 'Oakland Style' to showcase the best of The Town
Oakland kicked off a series of events on Wednesday night, designed to attract people to the city. It's called "Oakland Style." It highlighted the best of what the city has to offer in cuisine, culture, and art. There was a new event this year. Organizers added a mixologist competition.
Murals and live music come to downtown Concord
Public art and music comes to Concord this weekend. Artists tell their stories through their murals. This will be Creative Concord's third annual event in partnership with the city of Concord. The best part: it's free.
Lucha libre, cultural phenomenon, brings Hispanic heritage to the Bay Area
Each time they mask up with their shimmering predator-like costumes, inspired by Mayan and Aztec soldiers, they’re preserving Hispanic culture one wrestling move at a time.
SFPD forensic artist's work on display at National Law Enforcement Museum
Longtime San Francisco police officer Joe Lynch describes himself as the “Swiss Army knife of CSI," because he’s done it all.
Green Day punk rockers return to their East Bay roots for top honors
The punk rock band Green Day returned home to the East Bay on Sunday to a roaring crowd of die-hard fans, not at a concert venue, but this time at a 7-Eleven in Pinole with a storied past.
Electro-pop duo Goldfish plays free SF Live concert in Union Square
A number of parties are working to perk up San Francisco's downtown. Among them is SF Live, a six-month free concert series put on by arts and music producers Illuminate, the S.F. Parks Alliance, Noise Pop promoters and the Union Square Alliance.
Maya Angelou monument unveiled at San Francisco Public Library
Author, poet, consummate performer, singer, dancer, activist, freedom fighter, professor, feminist, humanitarian, songwriter and yes, even a Muni streetcar operator.
SF Chinese community celebrates cultural Mid-Autumn Festival holiday
The monthly night market in San Francisco became a gathering spot to highlight an important Chinese cultural holiday: the Mid-Autumn Festival. It kicks off a weekend of festivities centered around food. One highlight was the handmade moon cakes-a staple of this holiday.
Burning Man 2024 art preparations underway as ticket sales lag
The countdown to this year's Burning Man has started.
Lakefest in Oakland sees smaller turnout than previous years
A smaller than expected crowd showed up to Lakefest at Lake Merritt on Saturday. This daytime summer festival emphasizes celebrating community, culture and Juneteenth.
First Pride month for Oakland's new LGBTQ District
Oakland's new Lakeshore LGBTQ Cultural District is marking its first Pride month this June, with events and fundraising efforts to build a flagpole and create rainbow crosswalks for the district that rests between Lakeshore Avenue and Grand Avenue near the historic Grand Lake Theatre.
SF Black Film Festival gathers big names and fresh talent for Juneteenth celebrations
The San Francisco Black Film Festival starts Thursday, June 13. For four days, it celebrates the art of Black filmmakers from all over the country.
Theatre company loses everything in fire, just as they prepare new show
A local theatre company is asking for help after a fire destroyed their warehouse containing more than 40 years-worth of their props, costumes, sets, and historical records, just four days before their next performance.
Round-the-clock preparations are underway as SF is set to host massive, sold-out surprise rave concert
Excitement was building on Friday night in San Francisco in anticipation of a huge, sold-out rave concert at Civic Center Plaza. Crews worked round the clock to set the stage for Saturday's massive event. Fred Again, a DJ and artist from the U.K., is headlining the concert with Scrillex.
