All Over ‘Pillion’ Turns First Love Into a Study of Power, Consent, and Discomfort A special screening and discussion of the latest kinky flick to hit mainstream interrogated agency, and more. Vita Hewitt 30 Mar 2026 · 3 min read
Oakland Haunting and Timely, Assassins finds new depth in Oakland Theater Project revival This play comes with trigger warnings for sounds of gunshots, flashing lights, talk of assault, and smoke. It does not, however, warn you that it might crack your heart wide open. Vita Hewitt 24 Mar 2026 · 3 min read
Oakland Clapping With and For the Gipsies At a showcase for the latest generation of the long-loved Gipsy Kings. Jeff Kaliss 23 Mar 2026 · 3 min read
Oakland In “Conversation” Former VP Harris talked the night away on home turf. Frederick Noland 5 Mar 2026 · 5 min read
Oakland Dancing Through Memory at the Lantern Festival Megan Lowe Dances conjured the extraordinary at this year’s celebration. Vita Hewitt 4 Mar 2026 · 3 min read
Oakland Thrash at the Buzzard The Oakland metal scene is alive and thriving. Agustín Maes 2 Mar 2026 · 4 min read
Oakland Human Intelligence Takes the Stage At Audiopharmacy. They’re bringing the H.I—art created without AI. Vita Hewitt 24 Feb 2026 · 3 min read
Oakland A Whimsical Werewolf and Woven Silks A contrasting yet complimentary pairing creates a delight for the eye. Agustín Maes 23 Feb 2026 · 4 min read
Oakland The Year of The Fire Horse Gallops into OMCA The Lunar New Year festival delivered both festivity and reflection. Vita Hewitt 23 Feb 2026 · 3 min read
Oakland Everything Went Black (Box Theater) Katori Hall’s play, named for King’s final sermon, “I’ve Been to the Mountain Top” takes place on the eve of his assassination. Frederick Noland 14 Feb 2026 · 4 min read
Oakland Like Illuminated Manuscripts on Steroids Books as works of art: a party for both the eyes and the mind. Agustín Maes 11 Feb 2026 · 5 min read
Oakland An Ear-Friendly Endocrinologist Vocalist Thu Ho showcased her bourgeoning artistry and audience appeal with a set of standards, backed by Yancie Taylor's spirited quintet. Jeff Kaliss 9 Feb 2026 · 4 min read
Oakland A Kingceañera for All The Rebel Kings’ birthday party—Kingceañera— was just the right medicine for the moment. Vita Hewitt 2 Feb 2026 · 3 min read
Oakland A Final, Jazzy, Genre Bending Note Noir City 23 went out with a bang of a double feature, even if not chronologically correct. Vita Hewitt 27 Jan 2026 · 3 min read
Oakland Antibalas (Mostly) Lets Their Instruments Do The Talking The underground protest band keeps it moving through their third decade. Tony Daquipa 23 Jan 2026 · 3 min read
Oakland Blonde Ambition Double the trumpet, double the fun? Noir City’s musical romps continue. Sarah Bass 21 Jan 2026 · 2 min read
Oakland Noir City Faces the Music in a Stylish 23rd Year Opening night’s finest fashions, via Vita Hewitt’s (vintage) lens. Vita Hewitt 18 Jan 2026 · 3 min read