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SOMA, SF
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9 hours ago

Makers Market Local Artist Street Fair at Santana Row (San Jose)

Support small businesses by visiting the April Local Artist Street Fair at Santana Row featuring handmade goods from local makers.
#community
SF music
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9 hours ago

Feral Friday San Francisco Square Dance

Community dance event with live music, welcoming all ages and skill levels, held at the historic Polish Club in San Francisco.
Portland food
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Page "Slow Street" Block Party w/ Free Food & Art (SF)

Community Streets launches with a block party featuring free food, local art, and live music in San Francisco.
SF music
fromFuncheap
9 hours ago

Feral Friday San Francisco Square Dance

Community dance event with live music, welcoming all ages and skill levels, held at the historic Polish Club in San Francisco.
Portland food
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Page "Slow Street" Block Party w/ Free Food & Art (SF)

Community Streets launches with a block party featuring free food, local art, and live music in San Francisco.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
6 hours ago

EarthFest Weekend at SF Zoo

San Francisco Zoo & Gardens will host EarthFest Weekend on April 18-19, featuring live entertainment, activities, and conservation-focused organizations.
SF food
fromFuncheap
13 hours ago

"Pay-What-You-Can" Taco Day at SF's Tato (Every Friday)

TATO restaurant in San Francisco offers a pay-what-you-can Taco Love special every Friday, providing meals for those in need with full-price payments.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Friends Who Bought Dirt Alley' Are Looking For 1,280 People to Help Transform It Into Public Art

A public art project will transform a barren alley in San Francisco's Sunset District into a 1,280-piece art quilt.
fromsf.funcheap.com
15 hours ago
Humor

SF's HellaSecret Crazy Funny Asians Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)

Free comedy showcase featuring top Bay Area comedians celebrating Asian-American culture, with RSVP required for free tickets.
#san-francisco
fromwww.7x7.com
1 day ago
Portland food

31 Fun Things to Do This Week (4.6.26)

Experience diverse cultural events and culinary delights in San Francisco, including happy hours, art showcases, and special celebrations.
fromWIRED
2 days ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Your Art Can Go in This San Francisco Alley

A couple mistakenly bought a dirt road for $25,000, leading to a community art project after local tech pranksters purchased it.
Portland food
fromwww.7x7.com
1 day ago

31 Fun Things to Do This Week (4.6.26)

Experience diverse cultural events and culinary delights in San Francisco, including happy hours, art showcases, and special celebrations.
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Contra Costa Vintage Market

The vintage market in Lafayette features a curated lineup of the Bay Area's top vintage dealers, popping up across multiple parking lots on both sides of a full block.
East Bay food
#cesar-chavez
fromKqed
2 weeks ago
Mission District

San Francisco Fought to Name a Major Street After Cesar Chavez. Will It Be Renamed Again? | KQED

East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 day ago

Oakland library commission takes first step in renaming Cesar E. Chavez Branch

Lawmakers are considering renaming locations named after César Chávez following serious sexual assault allegations against him.
Social justice
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

San Jose marks Farmworkers Day as community re-examines Cesar Chavez legacy

Cesar Chavez's legacy is being reevaluated amid recent allegations, impacting the community's perception and connection to him.
Mission District
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

San Francisco Fought to Name a Major Street After Cesar Chavez. Will It Be Renamed Again? | KQED

Allegations of sexual abuse against Cesar Chavez prompt efforts to remove his name from public spaces and reconsider his legacy in the farmworker movement.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 days ago

10 Art Shows to See in Los Angeles This April

April showcases art that emphasizes the overlooked, including a retrospective of Gemini G.E.L. and a tribute to Palestinian journalists.
fromBrooklynVegan
3 days ago

Knumears tell us about 5 Los Angeles bands to know

Knumears is releasing their debut album Directions on April 3, showcasing their unique sound within the Los Angeles screamo scene. The album is available through Run for Cover and Summer Shade.
London music
History
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Commentary: From Columbus to Chavez: L.A.'s disappearing, disfigured and displaced statues

Statues in Los Angeles are frequently vandalized, stolen, or removed, reflecting changing perceptions of historical figures.
fromSan Jose Inside
2 days ago

County and Partners Celebrate Completion of Unique Affordable Housing Project

"To address housing affordability in our community, we need all types of affordable housing options, including affordable ownership opportunities that allow individuals and families an opportunity to build equity alongside housing stability," said Santa Clara County Supervisor Betty Duong.
East Bay real estate
San Jose Sharks
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days ago

San Jose rolls out the welcome mat at Arena Green - San Jose Spotlight

Arena Green Park in San Jose has undergone significant renovations, making it ready for public use and community events.
SF LGBT
fromMission Local
3 days ago

"We are on pins and needles every day"

Trump's executive orders threaten federal funding for LGBTQ+ health organizations, creating uncertainty and anxiety for nonprofits serving transgender communities.
fromwww.metrosiliconvalley.com
3 days ago

San Jose's Ton Freq Studios continues indie analog tradition | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Tone Freq Studios captures pristine acoustics and emphasizes analog warmth, creating a tactile space that values collective experiences over the convenience of digital recording methods.
Music production
#los-angeles-county
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Altadenans are rushing to rebuild, but progress is slow

Rebuilding efforts in Los Angeles County face significant delays despite high interest, with permit acquisition times increasing and only a fraction of homes completed.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Altadenans are rushing to rebuild, but progress is slow

Rebuilding efforts in Los Angeles County face significant delays despite high interest, with permit acquisition times increasing and only a fraction of homes completed.
Independent films
fromKqed
4 days ago

Visiting the First Film Festival at a Women's Prison in California History | KQED

Short films depict the complexities of prison life, blending personal stories with themes of rehabilitation and family connections.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Inglewood's downtown still struggles. Can it spark to life before World Cup, Super Bowl?

Market Street in Inglewood is struggling despite nearby economic growth from SoFi Stadium and upcoming major events.
Mission District
fromMission Local
2 days ago

Sunday Streets meets fundraising goal to host half-season of neighborhood street festivals

Sunday Streets secured funding to hold a half-season in 2026 despite previous threats of cancellation due to city funding cuts.
SOMA, SF
fromThesanjoseblog
1 day ago

Downtown San Jose Celebrates Art, Music, and Culture at First Fridays ArtWalk SJ

Downtown San Jose hosts First Fridays ArtWalk SJ, featuring galleries, live performances, and community art events from 5 to 9 pm.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

This must be South Pasadena

"So few pockets of L.A. County are actually great for families and that's what makes South Pas so compelling. Plus, it has light-rail."
San Francisco
SF music
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

What Comes After

What Comes After is a choral event exploring themes of resilience and transformation through music and dialogue.
#626-night-market
fromFuncheap
6 days ago
East Bay food

The Bay's Huge "626 Night Market" w/ 200+ Food & Shopping Stalls | 2026

The 626 Night Market offers over 200 attractions, including food, crafts, and entertainment, from October 9-11, 2026, at Alameda County Fairgrounds.
fromFuncheap
6 days ago
East Bay food

The Bay's Huge "626 Night Market" w/ 200+ Food & Shopping Stalls | 2026

626 Night Market offers over 200 attractions, including food, crafts, and entertainment, in Pleasanton, CA, from May 2-4 and July 25-27, 2025.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
6 days ago

The Bay's Huge "626 Night Market" w/ 200+ Food & Shopping Stalls | 2026

The 626 Night Market offers over 200 attractions, including food, crafts, and entertainment, from October 9-11, 2026, at Alameda County Fairgrounds.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
6 days ago

The Bay's Huge "626 Night Market" w/ 200+ Food & Shopping Stalls | 2026

626 Night Market offers over 200 attractions, including food, crafts, and entertainment, in Pleasanton, CA, from May 2-4 and July 25-27, 2025.
#ybca
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

"Pickin' on the Polk" After Hours (SF)

Join us for a free night of DJ sets and a lively night market at "Pickin' on the Polk" After Hours on April 25, 2026, from 6 PM to 10 PM.
Portland food
Arts
fromMission Local
1 week ago

After MCCLA's closure, S.F. cultural centers say City Hall is finally listening

Cautious optimism emerges for SOMArts despite recent funding cuts and instability in city arts funding.
SOMA, SF
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
4 days ago

Op-Ed: Don't Blow Sunday Streets - Streetsblog San Francisco

San Francisco's budget cuts threaten the Sunday Streets program, vital for community health and cohesion, by eliminating significant funding from the Department of Public Health.
SF music
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

San Francisco museum named to prestigious list after just a year in business

The Counterculture Museum celebrates the 1960s and '70s rock era and has gained recognition as one of the world's greatest places.
Los Angeles
fromKqed
5 days ago

Marching for Immigrant Rights, 20 Years Ago and Today | KQED

The 2006 immigrant rights marches in Los Angeles galvanized Latino organizing and continue to inspire current activism against anti-immigration policies.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
6 days ago

The Bay's Huge "626 Night Market" w/ 200+ Food & Shopping Stalls | 2026

626 Night Market offers over 200 attractions, including food, crafts, and entertainment, in Pleasanton, CA, from May 2-4 and July 25-27, 2025.
SOMA, SF
fromThesanjoseblog
6 days ago

San Jose Welcomes Rowan's First California Studio to Santana Row

Rowan at Santana Row offers a safe, stylish ear piercing experience performed by licensed nurses, redefining the process for all ages.
#union-street-festival
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6 days ago
San Francisco

Union Street Festival 2026 (June 6-June 7)

The Union Street Festival in San Francisco celebrates local culture with music, food, and activities from May 31 to June 1, 2025.
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6 days ago
San Francisco

Union Street Festival 2026 (June 6-June 7)

The Union Street Festival in San Francisco celebrates local culture with music, food, and activities from May 31 to June 1, 2025.
San Francisco
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6 days ago

Union Street Festival 2026 (June 6-June 7)

The Union Street Festival in San Francisco celebrates local culture with music, food, and activities from May 31 to June 1, 2025.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
6 days ago

Union Street Festival 2026 (June 6-June 7)

The Union Street Festival in San Francisco celebrates local culture with music, food, and activities from May 31 to June 1, 2025.
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

Abandoned piece of history on SF's Haight Street undergoes major transformation

"I hadn't even seen the inside just like you, but I just felt like one person, DJ equipment, had to fit in there somehow. We knew it could be Pandora's box in there."
Mission District
fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
2 weeks ago

Big Ave in San Jose | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

At only 10-yes, 10-years old, this Vallejo artist is already taking the Yay by storm with her flow. She's already impressed LaRussell, who saw her singing along to every word of his track, "Sprinkle Me," four years ago when she was six. This kid has got T-A-L-E-N-T!
NYC music
fromMission Local
6 days ago

Photos: What symbols represent SoMa?

Nisha, who looked to be about 15 years old, drew a parol - a star-shaped lantern displayed during Christmas - and a Bahay kubo - a traditional Filipino-style house - with a small pencil, as she sat at a table of the Bayanihan Community Center in SoMa.
SOMA, SF
E-Commerce
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 weeks ago

The Biz Beat: Black & Brown brings vintage stylings to San Jose - San Jose Spotlight

Monisha Murray built Black & Brown from a 2,000-square-foot startup into two thriving vintage clothing stores over 21 years by prioritizing quality products and staying true to historical fashion eras.
#lowrider-culture
fromKqed
2 weeks ago
San Francisco

For Lowriders in San Francisco, It's Not Just a Stamp - It's Respect at the Federal Level | KQED

Arts
fromMission Local
3 weeks ago

"Rolling art": Unveiling of lowrider postal stamp brings hundreds to Bayview

Lowrider culture receives official U.S. postal stamp recognition, marking its transformation from criminalized activity to celebrated American cultural phenomenon.
Portland food
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

After decades of being criminalized, lowriders get government's stamp of approval

The U.S. Postal Service honored lowrider culture with a stamp series, recognizing a Mexican American and Chicano artistic tradition that transformed ordinary cars into customized vehicles despite decades of police harassment and discriminatory cruising bans.
San Francisco
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

For Lowriders in San Francisco, It's Not Just a Stamp - It's Respect at the Federal Level | KQED

The USPS unveiled new lowrider stamps in San Francisco, celebrating a cultural tradition rooted in Bay Area communities while acknowledging ongoing struggles against immigration enforcement and criminalization.
SF real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
18 years ago

Here, time stood still

Scott Bakula's former Ojai home, originally listed at $1.8 million in the mid-'90s, is now on the market for $4.3 million, featuring extensive gardens, orchards, and architectural elements inspired by Greene & Greene and Frank Lloyd Wright.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
17 years ago

History in downtown's heart

The historic 1927 Roosevelt building reopens as luxury lofts and penthouses after a $150-million renovation, featuring preserved Beaux-Arts architecture and modern amenities in downtown Los Angeles.
Renovation
A couple built a custom home on a challenging hillside lot in Silver Lake, requiring extensive foundation work and specialized architectural design to overcome geological constraints.
fromLos Angeles Times
7 years ago

Neighborhood Spotlight: Panorama City is slowly shaking off its postindustrial trauma

In its scope, scale and ambition, Panorama City outstripped Greater L.A.'s prewar attempts at creating master-planned neighborhoods. It was the brainchild of Henry Kaiser, a shipbuilder keen to put his formidable industrial might, which had manufactured the famous Liberty cargo ships that transported U.S. goods around the world during World War II, to equally lucrative peacetime uses.
Silicon Valley real estate
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
7 years ago

Neighborhood Spotlight: Baldwin Park a modest town with price tags to match

Elias Baldwin's gratitude after being caught falling in a grocery store led him to rename Vineland as Baldwin Park instead of establishing his competing town of Baldwinville.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
8 years ago

Neighborhood Spotlight: Woodland Hills is a power-shopper's mecca with outdoor delights

Victor Girard, a Persian rug merchant turned real estate developer, founded Woodland Hills through deceptive marketing practices, subdividing 3,000 acres into tiny lots and making false claims about proximity to the beach.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
34 years ago

Valley Should Welcome Local Jobs

The San Fernando Valley's opposition to commercial development contradicts residents' complaints about long commutes, as the region lacks local job centers despite having over one million residents.
SF music
fromFuncheap
4 weeks ago

Latin Beats + Food Trucks (San Jose Flea Market)

Sabrosito performs Latin music at San Jose Flea Market on March 7th, featuring Folk Mexican, Tex-Mex, and traditional Latin styles with free admission and food trucks.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
9 years ago

Neighborhood Spotlight: Canoga Park rocketing on fewer engines

Canoga Park embodied Space Age America's spirit through aerospace innovation, suburban development, and futuristic culture before experiencing decline.
Mission District
fromMission Local
3 weeks ago

New year, new cup and a taller ask for El Farolito soccer team

El Farolito faces Sacramento Republic in the U.S. Open Cup first round, seeking redemption after a 1-0 loss last year, now competing directly against professional teams after tournament restructuring eliminated the amateur buffer round.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
10 years ago

Neighborhood Spotlight: Los Feliz

Los Feliz transformed from a Spanish land grant cursed by a mining tycoon's crime into a prestigious Hollywood neighborhood after Griffith Park's creation attracted wealthy residents and industry professionals.
fromDodgers Nation
1 month ago

Things to Do in LA: Slamdance, Golden Dragon Parade, & More

As Los Angeles Dodgers fans count down the days until Opening Day 2026, there are plenty of events and activities going on around the city for fans to enjoy with their families, friends or even solo this weekend. There are multiple cultural events happening this weekend that will embrace culture and community with vibrant celebrations for Black History Month, Mardi Gras, and Lunar New Year Pick your favorite events, mark your calendar and make the most of your weekend in LA!
Soccer (FIFA)
San Francisco
fromLos Angeles Times
23 years ago

San Pedro: Blue-collar soul with ocean views

San Pedro offers affordable oceanside living with dramatic Catalina Island views, rugged bluffs, and diverse neighborhoods ranging from $200,000 to $800,000, appealing to budget-conscious buyers seeking character over polish.
fromLos Angeles Times
9 years ago

Neighborhood Spotlight: Mid-Wilshire is alive with culture and ancient history

He would buy up land on Wilshire Boulevard between La Brea and Fairfax avenues and build the retail hub of the future, one centered around the automobile. Though critics scoffed, he believed he could draw customers from Beverly Hills and Hollywood to what was then the unfashionable hinterland of the city simply by combining luxury department store shopping with plenty of free parking.
Los Angeles
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
8 years ago

Neighborhood Spotlight: Close-knit Leimert Park is primed to be well-connected again

Leimert Park transformed from a segregated white planned community in 1923 to a major African-American cultural center by the 1960s despite violent white resistance to integration.
Mission District
fromLos Angeles Times
8 years ago

Neighborhood Spotlight: Pacoima's lackluster is hiding some bargains

Pacoima developed from agricultural land into a diverse community founded by speculator Jouett Allen in 1887, becoming a refuge for marginalized groups due to its lack of racial housing covenants.
Arts
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 month ago

Perfectly unusual settings for art in Los Angeles

Alternative art galleries are increasingly operating from unconventional domestic and commercial spaces like apartments, garages, and restaurants, rejecting traditional white cube aesthetics to embrace informality and rapid artistic experimentation.
#urban-development
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
9 years ago

Neighborhood Spotlight: Van Nuys

Van Nuys transformed from agricultural land to a post-WWII manufacturing hub and is now experiencing renewed development as an affordable housing destination with improved transit access.
fromDaily News
1 month ago

Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, Feb. 6-14

Granada Hills Grubfest and the Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce Farmers Market: The Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce presents the food truck "Grubfest," 5-10 p.m. Feb. 6 (on Chatsworth Street between Zelzah and White Oak avenues; www.granadachamber.com/food-trucks/); and the certified market, 6-9 p.m. (winter hours; White Oak Avenue between Chatsworth and Los Alimos streets; www.granadachamber.com/56292-2/; 818-298-9790) on Feb. 6. Both events run on Fridays; check website for seasonal changes in hours. 818-368-3235. www.granadachamber.com/
Books
Arts
fromArtnet News
1 month ago

5 Cultural Destinations That Tell the Story of Los Angeles | Artnet News

Los Angeles museums showcase ambitious art institutions that extend beyond decoration, featuring innovative architecture and collections supporting local artists and ecological consciousness.
Mission District
fromSFGATE
4 weeks ago

How one street escaped San Francisco's fashion curse

Valencia Street in San Francisco's Mission District stands out as a stylish exception to the city's widespread reputation for poor fashion sense and aesthetic indifference.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
10 years ago

Neighborhood spotlight: L.A. Arts District

Late 1970s artists transformed Los Angeles's abandoned industrial Arts District through cheap rent and creative freedom, inadvertently catalyzing gentrification and development that continues today.
Non-profit organizations
fromMission Local
1 month ago

How to save the Mission Cultural Center? Residents and leaders meet

Community mobilizes to save the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts after financial collapse, seeking $500,000 to stabilize operations and preserve its programs.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
8 years ago

Neighborhood Spotlight: Granada Hills is satisfied with its suburban status, thank you very much

Granada Hills evolved from an agricultural area marketed as a rabbit-raising community in the 1920s to a residential neighborhood after the Los Angeles Aqueduct brought abundant water in 1913.
Books
fromDaily News
2 months ago

Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, Jan. 15-23

Multiple community events, author signings, and club meetings are scheduled across San Fernando Valley and greater Los Angeles.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
22 years ago

A mingling of generations graces Sunset Park

Sunset Park in Santa Monica is a family-oriented residential neighborhood where retirees and young families coexist, attracted by excellent schools, proximity to the beach, and local employment opportunities.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

In the Midnight Hour, the San Fernando record shop at the center of the Valley's ICE resistance

It's times like these that make you realize, this is community. You know, this is having each other's back when we are all struggling. Every decade or so, it pops up again and they start kind of questioning our belonging. It's more important than ever to express yourself ... that you're not assimilating, you're not going to give up on your culture.
Los Angeles
#museum-exhibitions
fromLos Angeles Times
9 years ago

1930s home in Highland Park gets a revival of its own

Updated for modern living, this remodeled home in Highland Park has stayed true to its 1930s Spanish Revival beginnings. The open living and dining room features a brick fireplace and the original hardwood floors. A courtyard sits off the master bedroom.
LA real estate
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
7 years ago

Neighborhood Spotlight: Chatsworth keeps one foot in the Old West

Chatsworth evolved from a remote agricultural area served by stagecoach routes into a semirural community that became a popular western filming location.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
8 years ago

Neighborhood Spotlight: Glassell Park's future looks greener and livelier

Rancho San Rafael, a 36,000-acre Spanish land grant from 1784, became the foundation for Northeast Los Angeles neighborhoods including Atwater Village, Highland Park, Eagle Rock, and Glassell Park after being partitioned in 1871.
fromLos Angeles Times
38 years ago

Longtime Residents of Canoga Park Say They Stand by Their Community Despite the Stinging Defection of Affluent West Hills : Pride and Prejudice

I'm proud to live in Canoga Park. What's wrong with it? Perhaps it's not as elegant as Woodland Hills or Sherman Oaks, but I've produced two wonderful children from Canoga Park. The markets have fed my family. The shops have clothed my children. It will always be Canoga Park to me.
Los Angeles
Arts
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Betye Saar

Betye Saar, a prolific Los Angeles artist nearing 100, continues to create assemblage work that confronts racial injustice and celebrates African American resilience while exhibiting globally.
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

This Is Not My LA Art World

We're just a week away from Frieze LA, when East Coast dealers and local artists alike descend upon the Santa Monica Airport, but this isn't Renée Reizman's first rodeo. Since the critic and artist moved to the area almost 15 years ago, she's witnessed blue-chip New York galleries set up shop and sideline the irreverent, DIY spaces that shape the local art scene. Without these spaces, Reizman writes, she would not have discovered what art can be outside of the white cube.
Arts
Arts
fromDaily News
2 months ago

Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, Jan. 8-16

San Fernando Valley and greater Los Angeles offer museums, cultural exhibitions, community festivals, farmers markets, and author signings with dates, hours, locations, and admission details.
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