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Man wearing a Black Panther shirt stands on a sidewalk, hands in pockets, looking to the left. Trees and a fence are in the background.

He died in a San Francisco jail. His family wrote a play about it.

by Eleni Balakrishnan November 13, 2025, 4:00 amDecember 9, 2025, 11:57 am

Paulina Avila-Martinez of San Leandro applies make-up at the Dia de Los Muertos celebration at Garfield Square in San Francisco’s Mission District Thursday Nov 2nd. Avila-Martinez is half-Mexican and half-Chilean, and grew up with the Day of the Dead. It’s a “reminder that life and death are both very important,” she says. “Nothing in this world lasts forever. We can’t celebrate life without understanding death.”

Live music and luchadores: How the Tenderloin does Day of the Dead

by Eleni Balakrishnan October 30, 2025, 12:30 pmOctober 31, 2025, 11:36 am

Colorful papel picado decorations flutter above a city street. A person in a reflective vest and hat walks along the sidewalk, with various shop signs visible in the background.

With lowriders and Frida Kahlo, Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off in S.F.

by Oscar Palma September 20, 2025, 4:00 amSeptember 23, 2025, 12:29 pm

A group of eleven women dressed in black pose together for a group photo in front of a stone wall decorated with greenery.

Raíces y Voces: Domestic workers take the stage to sign immigrant stories

by Oscar Palma September 5, 2025, 1:58 pmSeptember 7, 2025, 1:08 pm

Eight people stand side by side outdoors on a paved path with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.

The S.F. State-born project that lasted five decades: El Tecolote turns 55

by Oscar Palma August 22, 2025, 4:00 amAugust 26, 2025, 4:26 pm

Two people walk in front of a theater at night with illuminated marquees reading "SHOW OF THE MONTH" and "ALL COLOR SHOW." Posters are displayed in glass cases by the entrance.

This Tenderloin film vanished after airing 60 years ago. It’s back.

by Eleni Balakrishnan August 19, 2025, 4:00 amAugust 19, 2025, 11:07 am

A person wearing a scarf and coat leans against a large statue outdoors, smiling at the camera on a city street.

Counterculture historian Pat Thomas returns to the Make Out Room

by Andrew Gilbert July 31, 2025, 10:34 amJuly 31, 2025, 11:08 am

A performer on an outdoor stage addresses a large audience seated and standing among trees in the Stern Grove amphitheater setting.

$50 a pop? Scalpers are selling Stern Grove’s free tickets

by Oscar Palma July 17, 2025, 1:09 pmJuly 17, 2025, 3:01 pm

Two women stand in an art gallery, looking at artwork. Colorful paintings cover the walls, and bins with prints or art are in the foreground.

Inside the Hunters Point navy barracks, now a haven for artists

by Marina Newman April 29, 2025, 7:46 pmMay 1, 2025, 12:35 pm

Urban street intersection with pedestrians, a cyclist, parked cars, and traffic signs. Buildings and trees line the street under a clear sky.

Mayor Lurie announces 5 new ‘entertainment zones’ with music, merch and street drinking

by Marina Newman April 7, 2025, 5:09 pmApril 8, 2025, 11:42 am

A man with a beard, wearing a dark cap and brown shirt, stands near an intricately carved wooden staircase with a red carpet, reminiscent of a classic film set.

Chase scenes and skipping school: The ‘Last Black Man in San Francisco’ team starts a summer film camp

by Abigail Vân Neely March 29, 2025, 4:00 amMarch 31, 2025, 2:41 pm

Urban street intersection with pedestrians, a cyclist, parked cars, and traffic signs. Buildings and trees line the street under a clear sky.

San Francisco’s newest night market is coming to Valencia Street

by Marina Newman March 28, 2025, 9:00 amJune 21, 2025, 11:17 pm

A person in a flowing red outfit performs a dance in a dimly lit room, surrounded by an attentive audience.

At 108, the Verdi Club keeps on surviving, whether it’s a $300,000 ramp or surprise burlesque

by Abigail Vân Neely February 3, 2025, 10:00 am

Two people in skeleton costumes sit on stairs decorated with Halloween lights and a skeleton figure. They hold a bowl and are dressed in colorful accessories.

Photo essay: It’s Halloween in the Mission District

by Emmanuel Fonseca October 31, 2024, 9:07 pmJune 21, 2025, 11:17 pm

A lowrider car with hydraulics is tilted at an extreme angle on a tree-lined street, showcasing its modified suspension system.

San Francisco lowriders take over Palace of Fine Arts this Saturday

by Oscar Palma August 15, 2024, 10:30 amAugust 15, 2024, 11:02 am