2000s rock star sells out three back-to-back Oakland shows
Hayley Williams has been a musician for decades, but she’s never played like this before. The singer, best…
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II returns with Netflix’s ‘Man on Fire’
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who grew up in Oakland, stars as John Creasy in the Netflix series “Man on…
Demi Lovato is bringing her tour to S.F. Here’s what to expect
Demi Lovato brings a career-spanning set — and a recalibrated pop persona — to San Francisco with her…
San Francisco expands night markets into new neighborhoods
Hundreds gather to eat, dance, and shop in downtown San Francisco’s Financial District for Bhangra & Beats Night Market…
Inside electric Oakland premiere of Boots Riley’s ‘I Love Boosters’
Writer-director Boots Riley is the center of attention on the red carpet before a 69th San Francisco International…
La Doña returns with ‘Corrientes’ and a big homecoming show
La Doña is entering a new chapter with “Corrientes,” her second full-length album, and an ambitious East Bay…
How Matt Damon, Ben Affleck raised $2.5M in Robin Williams’ honor
Actors Ben Affleck, left, and Matt Damon wear San Francisco Giants baseball caps during Revels & Revelations, a charity…
Cal Performances marks 120 anniversary with star-filled 2026-27 season
The dance troupe MOMIX is set to close Cal Performances’ 2026-27 season with “Botanica” May 7-9, 2027. Cal…
A 25-foot ‘Hunky Jesus’? Frameline reveals big plans for its 50th
Frameline has huge plans for its landmark 50th film festival, and there’s no bigger example of that than…
BAMPFA’s to honor Alice Waters and Stephanie Syjuco at benefit gala
The Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive pay tribute to Oakland visual artist Stephanie Syjuco and celebrity…
California Academy of Sciences cuts jobs as losses mount
Guests look at fish in the Coral Reef Exhibit in Steinhart Aquarium section of the California Academy of…
‘Seeking a Penpal’ show finds hope across political divide
She’s a Republican English teacher from Utah. He’s a drag queen in San Francisco whose primary outlet isn’t…