A reduced number of participants attended the annual New Year's Day Polar Plunge at Ocean Beach despite the cold and rainy weather, celebrating the event's enduring spirit with a chilly dip in 54-degree water.

María Zardoya's solo debut, "Not for Radio," presents a personal and introspective turn from her band's pop sound, set to perform in Oakland's Fox Theater.

The former Slim's spot at 333 11th St. will reopen as The Budda in January 2026, backed by Oakland rapper Budda Mack.

"Tina – the Tina Turner Musical" is coming to Oakland's Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts, celebrating Tina Turner's life and featuring her greatest hits.

Dave Chappelle will headline Chase Center on Feb. 7, 2026 during Super Bowl weekend. The phone-free arena show goes on sale Friday at noon via Ticketmaster.

Kesha delivered a surprise performance at Martuni's, a San Francisco piano bar, covering Patsy Cline's "Walkin' After Midnight." Her spontaneous appearances in the Bay Area have generated excitement.

A festive trolley pairs an hour tasting at Concannon with a lit-up crawl through Livermore's best-decorated streets, finishing at Deacon Dave’s show-stopping display.

Seafood City’s Late Night Madness transformed a Milpitas supermarket into a two‑night community dance party with DJs, tinikling and Mayor Carmen Montano joining the crowd.

San Francisco celebrates the holiday season with the return of the Winter Walk near Union Square, featuring a pedestrian promenade, food trucks, a market, and live music.

Shaquille O'Neal is set to host "Shaq’s Fun House" in the Bay Area during Super Bowl LX, with performances by DJ Diesel, Tiësto, and T-Pain, offering a festival-like atmosphere with open bars, rides, and games.

A TikTok remix has revived the popularity of '90s band 4 Non Blondes, leading to a reunion with upcoming shows in San Francisco, new material, and a documentary on frontwoman Linda Perry.

Quentin Tarantino names his top 21st-century movies, praises "Black Hawk Down," reveals an emotional response to "Toy Story 3," and critiques "The Hunger Games" for similarities to "Battle Royale."

Turns out Four Seasons has been operating an absurdly expensive around-the-world jet service for a decade, and Napa earned a spot on the itinerary starting in 2026. If you're reading this, you probably can't afford it.