House of Seiko’s Inaugural Show Revels in Subtlety and Process

KQED.org (Arts & Culture) 2/2 12:50P Sarah Hotchkiss

It’s easy to point to the losses in the Bay Area visual arts scene. But for as many closings as we’ve experienced, there have been — and hopefully always will be — inaugural shows, expansions and...

‘Triple Threat’ Bay Area Bluegrass Musician Goes for Grammy Gold

KQED.org (Arts & Culture) 2/2 12:36P Ariana Proehl

Singer and guitarist Molly Tuttle has been lighting up the bluegrass music scene with her third album, Crooked Tree — and she’s got two Grammy nominations this year to prove it. One is for Best...

A New Exhibit Celebrates Xerox Art, Zines and DIY Culture in the Bay

KQED.org (Arts & Culture) 2/2 12:28P Rae Alexandra

There are some true treasures in the new exhibit Positively Charged: Copier Art in the Bay Area Since the 1960s . Spread across two venues — San Francisco’s Main Library and the San Francisco Center...

San Francisco Events in June 2023

SF Tourism Tips 2/2 9:29A

Top San Francisco events in June 2023 include baseball, festivals, cruises, museum exhibits, and more! Find a full calendar here.

Outlet Malls Near San Francisco: 7 Best Places to Find Discounts

SF Tourism Tips 2/2 3:48A

Find a list of seven of the best outlet malls near San Francisco. My guide gives details on what to expect when you visit and how to get there from SF.

‘It’s Bittersweet’: The Story Behind RBL Posse’s ‘A Lesson to Be Learned’ Cover Photo

KQED.org (Arts & Culture) 2/1 8:08A Gabe Meline

Editor’s note: This story is part of That’s My Word , KQED’s year-long exploration of Bay Area hip-hop history, with new content dropping all throughout 2023. RBL Posse’s debut album A Lesson to Be Learned is a Bay Area classic that sold over...

The Bay Area Rap Battle Heard ‘Round the World

KQED.org (Arts & Culture) 2/1 8:00A Gabe Meline

This story is part of That’s My Word , KQED’s year-long exploration of Bay Area hip-hop history, with new content dropping all throughout 2023. B efore 8 Mile , before Scribble Jam and WorldStar, and before MTV and BET developed freestyle shows,...

Free Museum Admission Days in San Francisco 2023

SF Tourism Tips 2/1 4:04A

Find a calendar of free museum admission days for 11 of San Francisco's museums including the California Academy of Sciences, de Young and the Exploratorium.

Migrant Women Will March With Flags of Resilience in SF’s Chinese New Year Parade

KQED.org (Arts & Culture) 1/31 10:11A Kristie Song

In preparation for her latest endeavor, Bay Area artist Christine Wong Yap had to brush up on her self-described “terrible” Spanish. She knew she was about to embark upon something ambitious: a...

25 Amazing Restaurants with a View in San Francisco

SF Tourism Tips 1/31 3:32A

Uncover a list of the 25 best restaurants with a view in San Francisco. It features both fine dining and inexpensive options with water, park, and city views.

Ambrose Akinmusire Is Skipping the Grammys to Honor His Oakland Music Heroes

KQED.org (Arts & Culture) 1/30 11:28A Ariana Proehl

Oakland-born jazz trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire received the second Grammy nomination of his career in November. It was for Best Improvised Jazz Solo, with the song “Rounds (Live)” on Terri Lynne Carrington’s pivotal New Standards, Vol. 1 . But...

29 Remarkable Things to Do with Family in Northern California

SF Tourism Tips 1/30 6:19A

Use my guide to find the most exciting things with your family in Northern California. Top picks include the Golden Gate Bridge, Yosemite, and Muir Woods.

Former Laundromat Turned Idyllic Neighborhood Hang for Detroit Pizza, Sips & Bagels

The Bold Italic San Francisco 1/27 5:33A Virginia Miller

Opened November 2022 in San Francisco s Outer Richmond neighborhood, The Laundromat SF is, yes, housed in a former Laundromat. It s also a Continue reading on The Bold Italic »

Muni’s Operator of the Year Battles Cancer, Traverses the City Like a Superhero

KQED.org (Arts & Culture) 1/27 4:00A Alan Chazaro

What do San Francisco Mayor London Breed, SFMTA Director of Transportation Jeffrey Tumlin and former Boston Red Soxs relief pitcher Jonathan Papelbon have in common? They all have a commemorative baseball card signed by the same Muni employee:...

San Francisco To Muir Woods: 6 Fun and Easy Ways To Get Here

SF Tourism Tips 1/26 9:38A

Need tips to get from San Francisco to Muir Woods. My guide offers detailed advice to get here including by bus, shuttle, ferry, and guided tour.