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.
Heartbeat of Tahiti: AAPI heritage through dance
The powerful sounds of Tahitian percussion have carried legends, and ancestry for centuries. Matahani Tahitian Dance Studio, with locations in Concord and Hercules, showcases the artistry, history, and cultural pride behind traditional Polynesian performance.
The powerful sounds of Tahitian percussion have carried legends, and ancestry for centuries. Matahani Tahitian Dance Studio, with locations in Concord and Hercules, showcases the artistry, history, and cultural pride behind traditional Polynesian performance.
San Leandro's Vietnamese American Community Center of the East Bay
The Vietnamese American Community Center of the East Bay, honors that legacy by helping generations of Vietnamese American and immigrant families navigate life in the United States with dignity and support. Shirley Gee, executive director of VACCEB, expands on mission.
The Vietnamese American Community Center of the East Bay, honors that legacy by helping generations of Vietnamese American and immigrant families navigate life in the United States with dignity and support. Shirley Gee, executive director of VACCEB, expands on mission.
SF Porchfest: free music festival on Mission District porches
SF Porchfest is a free music festival with 18 venues featuring 103 different musicians in the heart of San Francisco Mission District. Performances from all different genres playing along porches, stoops, and restaurants in the Mission District.
SF Porchfest is a free music festival with 18 venues featuring 103 different musicians in the heart of San Francisco Mission District. Performances from all different genres playing along porches, stoops, and restaurants in the Mission District.
Young artists, deep roots: meet The Osada 3
Born and raised in the Bay Area, The Osada 3 grew up surrounded by music, art, and family tradition. This AAPI Heritage Month, they’re sharing how those influences shaped their sound, their purpose, and their passion for preserving community spaces tied to their Japanese-American roots.
Born and raised in the Bay Area, The Osada 3 grew up surrounded by music, art, and family tradition. This AAPI Heritage Month, they’re sharing how those influences shaped their sound, their purpose, and their passion for preserving community spaces tied to their Japanese-American roots.
Bollywood dance: a celebration of storytelling
Bollywood dance continues to evolve through artists like Satish Panchal, who combines traditional cinematic flair with modern fitness training. Inspired by his love of Bollywood films and music, Panchal now performs and teaches everywhere from weddings and clubs to gyms, festivals, and parades, bringing the joy and energy of Bollywood dance to audiences of all kinds.
Bollywood dance continues to evolve through artists like Satish Panchal, who combines traditional cinematic flair with modern fitness training. Inspired by his love of Bollywood films and music, Panchal now performs and teaches everywhere from weddings and clubs to gyms, festivals, and parades, bringing the joy and energy of Bollywood dance to audiences of all kinds.
Oakland’s Lakeshore District brings back the street fair
Oakland’s Lakeshore neighborhood is bringing back the street festival tradition in a big way. The inaugural Lakeshore Spring Festival takes over Lakeshore Avenue on Saturday, May 30th with two stages of live music, outdoor dining, local vendors, family activities and community celebrations all day long.
Oakland’s Lakeshore neighborhood is bringing back the street festival tradition in a big way. The inaugural Lakeshore Spring Festival takes over Lakeshore Avenue on Saturday, May 30th with two stages of live music, outdoor dining, local vendors, family activities and community celebrations all day long.
Inside Oakland's Bake Sum Bakery
Joyce Tang pivoted to a pop-up called “Bake Sum,” serving creative Asian American treats that quickly built a devoted following across the east bay. Now, six years later, Oakland's Bake Sum has earned national buzz, a “best bakery in the east bay” title from nosh readers, a brand-new cookbook — and a second east bay location. Joyce Tang, owner of Bake Sum, shares here story.
Joyce Tang pivoted to a pop-up called “Bake Sum,” serving creative Asian American treats that quickly built a devoted following across the east bay. Now, six years later, Oakland's Bake Sum has earned national buzz, a “best bakery in the east bay” title from nosh readers, a brand-new cookbook — and a second east bay location. Joyce Tang, owner of Bake Sum, shares here story.
San Francisco's free Cultural Festival in Chinatown
On May 31, San Francisco‘s Chinatown will host an event celebrating the vibrant culture, tasty food, and lively performances that make Chinatown so special. Nancy Yu, event director gives insight.
On May 31, San Francisco‘s Chinatown will host an event celebrating the vibrant culture, tasty food, and lively performances that make Chinatown so special. Nancy Yu, event director gives insight.
Filoli Launches “Kids Go Free” Promo for Summer
Starting May 30, children ages 0–14 get in FREE with every full-price adult ticket. Sonia Capitant, associate director of community programs and partnerships with Filoli Gardens, gives insight.
Starting May 30, children ages 0–14 get in FREE with every full-price adult ticket. Sonia Capitant, associate director of community programs and partnerships with Filoli Gardens, gives insight.
Fijiana, artist behind 'Welcome to the Bay,' bringing Indo-Fijian culture to Bay Area hip-hop
From Richmond to international stages, Fijiana is turning her Indo-Fijian roots and Bay Area upbringing into music that resonates far beyond Northern California.
From Richmond to international stages, Fijiana is turning her Indo-Fijian roots and Bay Area upbringing into music that resonates far beyond Northern California.