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A line stretches to the corner at Kissaten Hi-Fi on 6th Ave. and California St. Saturday, March 14 2026. Photo by Nicholas David
Last weekend your Richmond Buzz correspondent saw the most stunning display of line culture in the neighborhood to date. It was the opening of Kissaten Hi-Fi, a buzzy new coffee and matcha spot on Sixth Ave., and some in line estimated they had waited there for 45 minutes. Others were informed that arriving at the register would only be the first step in a longer quest — their beverages, once ordered, would take another hour to actually be made.
At this, some cut their losses and went elsewhere.
But enough talk of the world’s most popular drug. This evening, the third Thursday of March, traditionally marks the quarterly return of the Clement Street Art Walk. Your correspondent had seen no announcements to that effect, before seeing a sign in a store window, and then an Instagram post (seemingly the first to announce it) yesterday from the organization’s account. These things happen.
At least five “activations” are planned, per an email from clothing store Fleetwood at 714 Clement St. (Fleetwood’s own Nico Schwieterman helps run the art walk.) At Fleetwood, expect discounts and a baking popup.
Tantrum store on Clement St March 19 2026. Photo by Nicholas David.
Also tonight: Children’s store Tantrum will have local author and artist Krisi Johnson read and sign “Welma Wonders Why,” her illustrated children’s book; the parklet shared by Mamahuhu restaurant and Pixlcat will show ceramic works by Lille Skåler; and Richmond Republic will host live music and a “postcard artist pop-up.”
Perhaps most excitingly, a rare glimpse inside the mysterious and typically shuttered Busvan For Bargains storefront will be offered tonight, in an open studio with local artist Mike Pedroni. Get in while you can.
“Avenue Bells” by Peter Gray Hurley on view at Park Life Gallery, pictured Feb 17 2026. Photo by Nicholas David.
Peter Gray Hurley’s excellent show of abstract textural paintings at Park Life is also still up, and 540 Bar is also showing works by local artist Jon Carr. Though neither show appears to be directly associated with the walk, you can definitely walk to both of them.
Meanwhile, in other arts buzz…
Studio Linda Fahey at 70 11th Ave March 9 2026. Photo by Nicholas David
The ceramic studio and shop formerly known as Yonder at 70 11th Ave closed the retail section of its store last year, and is now solely Studio Linda Fahey. The eponymous Linda Fahey says that she and a handful of students are still using the space to make their own work, but that the building’s owners are looking to sell, at which point she will have to “vacate” for good.
“But we don’t know when” that will happen, Fahey said. In the meantime, she said, she plans to occasionally host pop-ups and art shows in the storefront space, and is “open to interesting ideas.” Future events can be found on the studio’s Instagram.
Calling In Sick Magazine’s previous pop-up within CAHA Design studio. A show featuring local photographer Zoe Williams will open there April 3. Photo by Nicholas David
Local photographer Zoe Williams has a show at CAHA Design Studio at 391 Arguello Blvd, opening April 3. The show will feature black & white and color photography of the west coast, from trips Williams has taken or morning walks in the city. “I like taking pictures of light and leaves,” Williams added.
Light refreshments will be served, at the opening, which runs from 6 to 9pm. Tthe show will be up until April 24.
Outer Clement Street, 4 Star Theater in the distance, Feb 3 2026. Photo by Nicholas David.
The 4 Star Theater at 2200 Clement St. has some great live music scheduled for the rest of the month, including an album release show for “local underground pop” band The Kitchenettes March 20, and a showcase lineup for local indie record label Cherub Dream.
Neck of the Woods on Clement Street March 19 2026. Photo by Nicholas David.
Eastward, an all-local bill of indie rock bands headlined by Algoslave is playing March 20 at local music venue Neck of the Woods at 406 Clement St., which has also in recent years become something of a haven for hardcore and heavier rock music.
That’s all the buzz we got. Stay cool!
Nicholas was born and raised in San Francisco, and has been tracking the city’s changes and idiosyncrasies ever since. He’s worked as a reporter for local outlets since 2024.
Nicholas writes the “Richmond Buzz” neighborhood column, and covers arts, culture, and other news across town.