Bob Weir, Grateful Dead co-founder, has died at 78 due to lung issues after battling cancer. He left a profound mark on music and is honored by fans, San Francisco locals, and California's Governor.

The American Canyon Library reopened after renovations, featuring a new minimalist design, increased space, and functionality, with positive community reception.

Burning Man opened 2026 ticketing with a Sunrise Sale set for Feb. 4 and registration Jan. 26. Organizers added payment plans and expanded access after a chaotic 2025.

Beloved Potrero Hill club Bottom of the Hill will close after 35 years. Owners plan a year of farewell shows culminating on New Year’s Eve 2026.

David Sedaris will perform at Berkeley Rep, reading unpublished essays from his upcoming collection "THE LAND AND ITS PEOPLE." The shows run from January 3-11, with different content nightly, a Q&A, and a book signing.

San Francisco's LGBTQ+ nightclub Oasis is saved from closing by a substantial donation from philanthropists Mary and Mark Stevens, allowing it to purchase its building and plan for a vibrant future.

A retired UC Davis painter's seven-year mural sits unfinished after a fall left him with expressive aphasia. His daughter’s viral TikTok has made their home a focal point for a national conversation about language loss and care.

The San Francisco Giants have acquired the historic Curran Theatre, uniting sports with arts and pledging to maintain its cultural legacy in the city.

Jimmy Smits and Wanda De Jesús will headline Berkeley Rep’s reimagined All My Sons, running Feb. 20–Mar. 29, 2026.

SFMOMA and MoAD named Cornelia Stokes their first Assistant Curator of the Art of the African Diaspora; the three‑year post begins Jan. 5, 2026 and will sit across both museums.

Bids have topped $11,000 for Jello Biafra’s dented 1989 Celica, which is being auctioned to support Alternative Tentacles and may include a Bay Area spin.

Peter Williams recreated the Painted Ladies in gingerbread to benefit LYRIC, complete with tiny interiors and a vintage VW bus.

Sausalito violinist Sydney Li‑Jenkins, 15, was named a 2026 YoungArts winner, earning national mentorship and performance opportunities.