Join us for this fascinating talk on how music, psychedelics and ritual shape our modern consciousness. Stephanie Karzon Abrams-- neuropharmacologist and co-founder of Public Secret Records -- kicks off SF […]
In February 2026, the Woodchopper’s Ball is offering monthly class series in LINDY HOP and BALBOA. All February 2026 monthly class series run on Tuesdays for 4 weeks: February 3, […]
AI, the End of Certainty, and the Future of Being Human The credential economy is collapsing. AI can pass the bar, ace the SAT, and write a decent McKinsey deck...in seconds. Meanwhile, institutions that once held monopolies on legitimacy—universities, corporations, governments—are losing trust faster than they can rebuild it. And yet: young people still need […]
Noise Pop Festival 2026 presents Vortxz with csndra, Louie El Ser February 24, 2026 8:00 pm PST (Doors: 7:00 pm ) Brick and Mortar Music Hall , 1710 Mission Street , San Francisco, CA (map) $27.58
KAMRIN ORTIZ & HIS KNOCK OUTS: Specializing in 1930s-1950s hard-swingin' bar-walkin', jump, swing, and rhythm & blues, Kamrin Ortiz brings an exciting presence to any stage he’s on! His powerhouse sextet performs music inspired by the post-World War II sounds of shouting vocalists, wailing horns, and driving rhythm sections. Kamrin is excited to play his […]
Rally at City Hall front steps Demand strong leadership from City Hall! sfclimateemergency.org
What do we do now that artists can’t afford SF? Part of the SF Music Week Series @ Manny's As the cost of living and creating in San Francisco continues to rise, artists and cultural workers are being pushed further to the margins, threatening the very creative ecosystem that defines the city. This candid conversation […]
Celebrate the release of Whole Earth Redux, a collection of essays offering new perspectives on one of the counterculture’s most influential publications. About the Book Whole Earth Redux is a collection of essays offering new perspectives on the legacy of the Whole Earth Catalog, the publication that defined California’s counterculture. When the Catalog reached the […]
In Italy, there’s a common saying that declares gnocchi as a standard Thursday dish: "Giovedì, gnocchi". Fifty-two Thursdays in a year and roughly 60 million inhabitants make for a boatload of gnocchi, mostly kneaded with the tried and true technique of eyeballing. Join Chef Viola as she guides you through the sensorial decoding of what […]
Indómitas is a live monthly podcast series hosted by Chelis López of KPOO and Radio Bilingüe, featuring untamable voices of fierce women artists and activists. For the February 25 podcast, Indómitas will interview Lottie Pacheco-Lobatos Please note that the live podcast will be conducted in Spanish. This is a FREE community event supported by donations. […]
Anchored in the electronic music scene, this conversation explores the intersections of neuroscience, music, culture, and psychedelics. Anchored in the electronic music scene, this conversation explores the intersections of neuroscience, music, culture, and psychedelics, and how altered states have long served artists as portals for vision, resilience, and creative evolution. Stephanie Karzon Abrams a neuropharmacologist, […]
A harbinger of bad omens and a night of tasty drinks? “Where do I sign up?” is probably what you are thinking, and we already have the answer. Paxton Gate’s After Hours is coming back for round two! Since the last class sold out almost instantly, we’re scheduling a second event for all of you […]
