Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: ‘The Waiting Period,’ Piano Duo Amabile, Salonen leads ‘Firebird,’ ‘Parade,’ SF Gay Men’s Chorus Punk Pride By The Artful Observer | Bay City News | May 21, 2025 Brian Copeland performs his solo show about depression "The Waiting Period" on May 23, June 8 and June 15 at the Marsh in Berkeley.
Arts & Entertainment Berkeley Symphony bids farewell to conductor Joseph Young, announces new season By Lou Fancher | Bay City News | May 20, 2025 Berkeley Symphony’s “Triumph” is at 4 pm June 1 in Zellerbach Hall on the UC Berkeley campus.
events After 5-year hiatus, beloved Gilroy Garlic Festival returns this summer at new location By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | May 20, 2025 The festival pays tribute to the allium bulb farmed in the area and will be held from July 25-27.
Food & Drink The Dish | Do-Ahead Rice Dish By Brynne Staley | May 20, 2025 This rice goes with everything, is easy to prep -- perfect for summer gatherings.
Arts & Entertainment San Francisco adds 5 more entertainment zones as Castro District zone activates By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | May 19, 2025 Mayor Lurie lauded the zones as a way to stimulate the city’s nightlife and generate revenue for businesses in the vicinity of the zones.
Arts & Entertainment Review: Shotgun Players stage David Henry Hwang’s timely ‘Yellow Face’ By Jean Schiffman | Bay City News | May 19, 2025 Shotgun Players’ “Yellow Face” continues through June 14 at Ashby Stage in Berkeley.
Bay Area Nintendo powers up Union Square with new store, inviting ‘more people to come out’ By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | May 18, 2025 Nintendo’s Union Square store opened Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Mayor Lurie.
food San Jose restaurant brings soul food and Black-owned pride to SoFA District By Lorraine Gabbert | San Jose Spotlight | May 17, 2025 It’s the fourth Black-owned small business on that block of South First Street, joining Nirvana Soul, Ashy Aromas and Sainte Claire Market.
Featured in Category Volunteer opportunities at the historic Pardee Home Museum By Michael Henn | May 16, 2025 Help with the museum's popular afternoon teas or serve as a docent.
Arts & Entertainment Review: Oakland Theater Project’s ‘Ironbound’ a sensitive story of a working-class immigrant By Leslie Katz | Bay City News | May 15, 2025 Oakland Theater Project’s “Ironbound” continues through May 25 at Flax in Oakland.