Antonio De Jesús López has been named San Mateo County's new Poet Laureate, recognized for his work and cultural contributions from his East Palo Alto background.

The Fillmore Jazz Festival in San Francisco has been saved from cancellation thanks to community and philanthropic support, with plans to hold the event on July 5-6, 2025.

A new art gallery showcasing queer artists will be opening soon on Market Street in San Francisco's Castro neighborhood.

The Castro, Duboce Triangle, Mission, and surrounding neighborhoods could soon add nearly two dozen more landmarks.

Bay Area musician Alex Petralia of NOPES died from a heart attack at 34. A GoFundMe supports his family, raising $37,250 so far. He was known for his vibrant stage presence.

The Berkeley Repertory Theatre partners with Oakland Airport, offering co-marketing and special ticket deals to travelers, enriching the local cultural experience.

BART showcases Obi Kaufmann's watercolor art in stations, highlighting Bay Area biodiversity and promoting environmental stewardship through its Poster Art Program.

"Freaky Tales," an anthology film set in 1987 Oakland, had its premiere at the Grand Lake Theatre, with stars like Pedro Pascal in attendance and posthumous recognition of local Angus Cloud.

San Francisco's Market Street is set to showcase a retrospective art installation, "Overlapping Histories," reflecting the city's cultural narratives since 1992 through the "Art on Market Street Poster Series."

TwoSet Violin is set to perform their “Sacrilegious Games” with the San Francisco Symphony on July 12-13, promoting an interactive classical music experience.

The scheduled reopening date for the Castro Theatre has been pushed back to late 2025 or beyond as PG&E and Another Planet Entertainment trade blame.

Plans are underway to erect a Bruce Lee statue in San Francisco's Chinatown, celebrating the local martial arts icon, with funding efforts led by the CHSA and enthusiast Jeff Chinn.

After a three-month hiatus, the Castro Night Market returns on Friday, March 21 from 5 to 10 pm. And thanks to an influx of additional funding from the Civic Joy Fund, the event will now happen monthly, instead of every other month.