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Arts
from48 hills
4 hours ago

Drama Masks: Keeping the monsters of the world at bay - 48 hills

The Bay Area performing arts scene offers bright spots amidst current challenges, highlighting productions that promote inclusivity and cultural awareness.
California
fromSFGATE
10 hours ago

Dwindling Bay Area-based camera company cuts nearly a quarter of its workforce

GoPro plans to lay off 145 workers to reduce costs, with layoffs starting in Q2 2026 and expected to be completed by year-end.
Portland food
fromFuncheap
23 hours ago

"Four Artists Talk" Documenting Hunters Point Shipyard (SF)

The exhibit 'Echoes of Parcel G' responds to the demolition of historic buildings at Hunters Point Shipyard, highlighting artists' fight for preservation.
#openai
fromwww.npr.org
11 hours ago
Media industry

Why OpenAI bought 'SportsCenter for Silicon Valley'

OpenAI acquires TBPN to influence the narrative around AI and engage with the tech community.
fromTNW | Investors-Funding
5 days ago
Media industry

OpenAI has acquired the Silicon Valley talk show TBPN

OpenAI has acquired the Technology Business Programming Network, maintaining its editorial independence while integrating it into its strategy organization.
Media industry
fromTNW | Investors-Funding
5 days ago

OpenAI has acquired the Silicon Valley talk show TBPN

OpenAI has acquired the Technology Business Programming Network, maintaining its editorial independence while integrating it into its strategy organization.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
6 hours ago

SF's "KQED Fest" Free Block Party + Open House (2026)

KQED Fest 2026 is a free, family-friendly block party featuring live programs, activities, food, and music at KQED Headquarters in San Francisco.
fromThesanjoseblog
12 hours ago

San Jose Sparks Everyday Creativity with WeCreate408 This April

WeCreate408 invites everyone to participate through simple weekly prompts, allowing individuals to photograph favorite neighborhood spots or sketch meals that evoke memories.
Mission District
Marketing
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
8 hours ago

CAA Wants to Bring More Marketers to Hollywood's Creative Table

CAA is integrating brand marketers into the creative process of original IP series to enhance storytelling and audience connection.
#san-francisco
Portland food
fromwww.7x7.com
5 days ago

31 Fun Things to Do This Week (4.6.26)

Experience diverse cultural events and culinary delights in San Francisco, including happy hours, art showcases, and special celebrations.
Film
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

The misconceptions about filming a movie in San Francisco

San Francisco is increasingly film-friendly, with local support and city/state tax incentives enabling productions to shoot on location despite perceived challenges.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
6 hours ago

SF Commerce & Artisan Assembly w/ Local Makers (Union Square)

The San Francisco Commerce & Artisan Assembly is a free three-day event showcasing local makers and artists in Union Square Park.
SF music
fromwww.7x7.com
2 days ago

7 Unique SF Music Venues with Exceptional Acoustics

San Francisco offers unique venues for exceptional acoustic experiences, including The Audium and Grace Cathedral.
Portland food
fromwww.7x7.com
5 days ago

31 Fun Things to Do This Week (4.6.26)

Experience diverse cultural events and culinary delights in San Francisco, including happy hours, art showcases, and special celebrations.
SOMA, SF
fromFuncheap
13 hours ago

Alameda Point Night Market: Malaya 7 Year Anniversary

Malaya celebrates its 7th anniversary with a community event featuring food, music, and activities that reflect its journey and growth.
from48 hills
1 day ago

Grab a free pass to see new doc 'Lorne' - 48 hills

LORNE, an unprecedented, behind-the-scenes glimpse at the man who built an inimitable empire of comedy, shaping television and culture for generations.
Film
#comedy
Humor
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Oakland's Free "Town Biz" Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)

TownBiz Comedy Night features a showcase of comedians at Mesa Maguey, an upscale Oaxacan restaurant in Oakland's Temescal neighborhood.
Humor
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Oakland's Free "Town Biz" Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)

TownBiz Comedy Night features a showcase of comedians at Mesa Maguey, an upscale Oaxacan restaurant in Oakland's Temescal neighborhood.
Humor
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Oakland's Free "Town Biz" Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)

TownBiz Comedy Night features a showcase of comedians at Mesa Maguey, an upscale Oaxacan restaurant in Oakland's Temescal neighborhood.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Free Sneak Preview Movie Pass Giveaway + SF Comedy Show (First 50 People)

Free movie passes and top Bay Area comedians featured at SF's Golden Gate Comedy Night.
Humor
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

"Mortified Live" Embarrassing Teen Diary Storytelling (SF)

Mortified is a live comedy show where adults share embarrassing teen diaries, showcasing humor and storytelling.
Humor
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

SF's Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Olympics (SF vs. Oakland)

The HellaFunny Olympics features a competitive comedy event between San Francisco and Oakland comedians every Saturday night.
Television
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

A 'Star Wars' and 'Top Gun' producer is joining the micro drama craze. Read his pitch deck.

Micro dramas are evolving with VeYou, an app aiming to elevate the format with high-quality storytelling and AI-driven effects.
#oakland
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

"Oakland First Fridays" Street Festival

Oakland First Fridays is a monthly street festival celebrating art, culture, and community in Oakland.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

"Oakland First Fridays" Street Festival

Oakland First Fridays is a monthly street festival celebrating art, culture, and community in Oakland, held on the first Friday of each month.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

"Oakland First Fridays" Street Festival

Oakland First Fridays is a monthly street festival celebrating art, culture, and community in Oakland.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

"Oakland First Fridays" Street Festival

Oakland First Fridays is a monthly street festival celebrating art, culture, and community in Oakland, held on the first Friday of each month.
Social justice
fromMission Local
1 day ago

Sunset residents wanted a nonprofit out. Decades later, it proved itself to them.

Sunset Youth Services evolved from community skepticism to a major youth service provider, focusing on building relationships and improving opportunities for at-risk youth.
#independent-film
Independent films
fromIndieWire
1 day ago

Brands Won't Save Indie Film: They're Changing It

Independent filmmakers face financing challenges while brands are shifting towards storytelling, but brands won't fill the financing gap for traditional filmmaking.
Independent films
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Mountain View filmmaker goes back to school at Cinequest

Independent filmmaker John Kim completed his comedy film 'Reunion' despite production beginning during the devastating Eaton and Pacific Palisades fires in Los Angeles on January 7, 2025.
East Bay real estate
fromThe Oaklandside
2 days ago

Affordable teacher housing is scarce. This group is trying an innovative solution in Oakland

Rooted program provides affordable housing for educators in Oakland, alleviating financial stress and promoting community investment.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
4 days ago

A Portland Panorama of indie films * Oregon ArtsWatch

On May 2, 2025, arts and cultural organizations across the country received notifications that grants and funding promised by the National Endowment for the Arts were being rescinded. This was part of a larger initiative by the Trump Administration to dismantle not just the NEA, but also other arts advocacy programs including the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Institute for Museum and Library Services.
Portland
Silicon Valley real estate
fromCalifornia Post
2 days ago

Exclusive | Inside San Francisco's 'co-founder rooms': the no-frills crash pads powering the AI gold rush

Co-founder rooms in San Francisco offer shared living for tech hopefuls prioritizing proximity over privacy and comfort.
Non-profit organizations
fromMission Local
4 days ago

San Quentin among 8 California prisons that could lose decades-old arts programs

The William James Association faces funding cuts, risking the continuation of arts programs in California prisons, particularly at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center.
Renovation
fromArchitectural Digest
5 days ago

They Needed a House That Could Host Everything, From Fundraisers to Playdates

The renovation transformed a 1920s home into a functional space for hosting diverse events and improving daily livability.
Music production
fromIndieWire
6 days ago

This Is What Honest AI Conversations Sound Like in Hollywood

Mastery in the age of AI is evolving, requiring individuals to excel beyond a baseline of quickly learned skills.
Portland food
fromFuncheap
12 hours ago

Free Earth Day Movie Screening (Walnut Creek)

The 2026 Earth Day Celebration features a screening of The Story of Plastic, addressing global plastic pollution and sustainability efforts.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
1 week ago

'Thank You For Generating With Us!' Hollywood's AI Acolytes Stay on the Hype Train

Generative AI is revolutionary, but it cannot replace human creativity, which is rooted in effort and experience.
Graphic design
fromItsnicethat
1 week ago

California Dreaming: The latest issue of A Rabbit's Foot is about the inventors and innovators of our movie-making culture

A Rabbit's Foot magazine celebrates the future of film and artistic craftsmanship while exploring California's innovative cultural landscape.
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
1 week ago

New York's Big Studio Land Grab, City Makes Play For Soundstage Crown

New York's film and TV production is rapidly expanding with new soundstages and studios across the boroughs, attracting significant investment and talent.
Podcast
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

San Jose filmmakers create space to support women - San Jose Spotlight

PowerHouse is a women-owned production and event space in San Jose aimed at empowering women in the broadcast industry.
Arts
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

Hunters Point Shipyard "Parcel G" Farewell: Artists Talk + Silent Auction (SF)

The Shipyard Trust for the Arts honors six historic buildings before their demolition at Hunters Point Shipyard with an exhibition and artist talk.
East Bay real estate
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

'Sign of the times': Once thriving California mall hits the market

Bayshore Mall in Eureka is going up for sale due to nearly $39 million in debt and declining retail activity.
Marketing
fromSfgate
5 days ago

Tips to create short-form video to reach new audiences

Creating short-form videos is essential for businesses to effectively reach audiences and drive growth.
Film
from48 hills
6 days ago

Screen Grabs: Aliens, witches, mermaids, and other swell company - 48 hills

Love can take unconventional forms, as seen in films featuring relationships with aliens, witches, and other offbeat characters.
fromNo Film School
5 days ago

How a $30K Animated Indie Scored a Theatrical Run - Then Landed on HBO

Glander and producer Payson made Boys Go to Jupiter with a tiny team and a $30,000 budget, showcasing the potential of indie filmmaking in animation.
Independent films
Mission District
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Friends Who Bought Dirt Alley' Are Looking For 1,280 People to Help Transform It Into Public Art

A public art project will transform a barren alley in San Francisco's Sunset District into a 1,280-piece art quilt.
fromKqed
6 days ago

SFFILM's 2026 Festival Returns to the Castro Theatre - in Part

Sam Green's documentary follows his relentless pursuit of the world's oldest person, a journey that reveals deep insights into the nature of time and memory over a decade.
Film
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
6 days ago

East Bay Racetrack Golden Gate Fields Could Soon Be a New Public Waterfront Park | KQED

Golden Gate Fields may transform into a public park, linking over eight miles of East Bay shoreline.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
6 days ago

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

YBCA serves as a cultural anchor in San Francisco, focusing on contemporary art, performance, and community engagement.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

Baukunst First Fridays: Art, Music + Food (Bernal Heights)

Baukunst First Fridays is a free monthly event celebrating art, music, and food in San Francisco, fostering community engagement and artistic integrity.
Marketing tech
fromVariety
3 weeks ago

Directable AI Set to Disrupt Film and TV Biz: 'It's Going to Help Small Film Industries in Asia Compete'

Generative AI tools with advanced directability are transforming film and TV production workflows, enabling filmmakers to achieve results three to four times faster than traditional methods.
#open-mic
fromFuncheap
5 days ago
SF music

16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)

An outdoor open mic event has been celebrating diverse expressions in San Francisco for 19 years, welcoming all forms of art every Thursday night.
fromFuncheap
5 days ago
SF music

16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)

An outdoor open mic event has been celebrating diverse expressions in San Francisco for 19 years, welcoming all forms of art every Thursday night.
SF music
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)

An outdoor open mic event celebrating 20 years of artistic expression takes place every Thursday from 9pm to 12am at 16th & Mission BART.
SF music
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)

An outdoor open mic event has been celebrating diverse expressions in San Francisco for 19 years, welcoming all forms of art every Thursday night.
SF music
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)

An outdoor open mic event has been celebrating diverse expressions in San Francisco for 19 years, welcoming all forms of art every Thursday night.
SF music
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)

An outdoor open mic event has been celebrating diverse expressions in San Francisco for 19 years, welcoming all forms of art every Thursday night.
Film
fromCalifornia Post
6 days ago

Fears grow of 'Detroit-Style' decline as Hollywood jobs evaporate

Los Angeles' TV/film industry faces a significant decline, with a 30% drop in jobs since 2022, raising concerns of a 'Detroit-style' collapse.
fromSFGATE
6 days ago

Abandoned piece of history on SF's Haight Street undergoes major transformation

"I hadn't even seen the inside just like you, but I just felt like one person, DJ equipment, had to fit in there somehow. We knew it could be Pandora's box in there."
Mission District
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Friday Morning Constitutional: Clay Theater Could Reopen By Next Year

The Clay Theater may reopen next year as a high-end art-house cinema after receiving approval from the Historic Preservation Commission.
Film
fromVulture
6 days ago

Should A24 Be Worried About The Drama's Plot-Twist Drama?

The Drama features a controversial plot twist involving a character's admission of a near mass shooting, sparking significant backlash.
NYC music
fromVariety
3 weeks ago

Embassy Studios Opens Creative Production Complex in Midtown Manhattan

Embassy Studios opened a new production complex in Midtown Manhattan offering recording, mixing, mastering, and end-to-end production services for music, film, podcasting, and creative projects.
Portland food
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Why Bay Area ceramics studios are growing in popularity as pottery interest spikes

The Bay Area's ceramics scene has grown significantly, with 26 pottery studios now in San Francisco, driven by a resurgence in creative hobbies post-pandemic.
Film
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

BrainStorm the Film: Local Screening

The CALM Program is screening BrainStorm the Film at UC Berkeley on March 30, 2026, focusing on bipolar disorder experiences and research.
Arts
from48 hills
3 weeks ago

At Superfair, art is more than what's on the walls - 48 hills

The Superfair creates a community-focused art experience by integrating visual art with music, film, food, and performance rather than functioning as a conventional art market.
fromLos Angeles Times
14 years ago

Paramount Pictures plans $700-million upgrade to Hollywood lot

We have run out of options for creating more production space," said Frederick Huntsberry, Paramount's chief operating officer. The internal expansion would create nearly 7,300 jobs during construction and accommodate 5,500 permanent workers at the studio.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

An A24 movie is filming at San Francisco's Amoeba Music

'Deep Cuts' follows a romance between two young music lovers in the 2000s. The film is an adaptation of a novel of the same name by Holly Brickley.
SF music
Independent films
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Mountain View filmmaker goes back to school at Cinequest

Independent filmmaker John Kim completed his film Reunion despite starting production during the devastating January 2025 Los Angeles fires that displaced cast and crew members.
Film
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Bay Area fans gather to watch 98th Oscars as award show brings life into Bay Area cinema

Bay Area filmmakers dominated the 2026 Oscars, with Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' earning 16 nominations and multiple wins including best screenplay, best actor, and best cinematography.
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Unveiling of key art project in Redwood City goes forward

A community piano painted by artist Christine Ong-Dijcks debuts March 11 in Redwood City as part of a public art campaign, while Santa Clara County seeks grand jury applicants for 2026-27 to oversee government accountability.
Independent films
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Pixar filmmakers really gave a dam about making Hoppers' authentic

Pixar's Hoppers prioritizes comedy and entertainment through a collaborative creative process where a teenage activist's consciousness transfers into a robotic beaver fighting to save a pond habitat.
Television
fromTime Out New York
2 months ago

Inside Manhattan's first purpose-built film studio at Pier 94

Pier 94 on Manhattan's Hudson River opened a 232,000-square-foot, first purpose-built studio with multiple sound stages, offices, mill, parking, and public amenities.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Bay Area arts: 10 cool shows and events to catch this weekend

The Harlem Globetrotters are celebrating a milestone anniversary in 2026. The legendary basketball squad, which was founded in 1926, has been delighting sports fans and families now for a full century. So, you're invited to help the Globetrotters celebrate the occasion when they bring their 100 Years Tour to Northern California. It's your chance to witness one of the most famous sports/entertainment franchises of all time while being amazed by plenty of crazy trick shots, incredible no-look passes and humorous hi-jinks.
National Basketball Association
Arts
fromThe Bold Italic
1 month ago

Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture & The Kramlich Art Foundation present Anthony McCall: First Light

Anthony McCall: First Light will be presented at Fort Mason Center on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

In Berkeley, a major new exhibit for conceptual and performance art

For the first time in 25 years Cha's work is getting a major retrospective, opening Jan. 24 and running until April 19 at the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, where she once worked (back when it was the University Art Museum) as an art handler and film usher. Titled Theresa Hak Kyung Cha: Multiple Offerings, the exhibit presents more than a hundred pieces of ephemera from her life and work much of it never shown in a museum until now.
Arts
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

SF Standard: Launch Event & Live Taping of 'Pacific Standard Time'

Join The San Francisco Standard for a special launch event and the first-ever live taping of Pacific Standard Time (PST), its weekly podcast about what's happening in California and why it matters Each week, co-hosts Emily Dreyfuss (SF Standard Culture Editor) and Jesse Alejandro Cottrell (SF Standard Enterprise reporter) dig into stories that capture something essential about California, from a small-town mayor's battle with ICE, to the rise of always-on AI recording devices, to a wide-ranging conversation with Gov. Gavin Newsom*.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Major Apple TV movie shoots around tiny Bay Area town

Everyone in Half Moon Bay seemed to know that something was going on. Some saw the casting call for extras circulating on Nextdoor: locals only, appearing to be ages 20 to 50. Others noticed the street closures on Tuesday, as heavy rains pummeled the small city. And a few, biking on the bluffs overlooking Wavecrest Beach on Wednesday, stumbled across a film crew clustered under a row of canopies, complete with a camera crane and several generators.
Film
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Bay Area arts: 11 great shows and concerts to catch this weekend

From Super Bowl fun to the return of a beloved conductor and the Odo akland Interfaith Gospel Choir, there is a lot to see and hear in the Bay Area this weekend and beyond. A stroke of luck for Swims fans Teddy Swims is set to headline the Super Bowl LX Tailgate Concert presented by NetApp the NFL's top pregame party at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara on Feb. 8.
SF music
fromKqed
1 month ago

Making Movies in San Francisco Just Got Less Expensive | KQED

"Every time people visit San Francisco, they're blown away by our city's beauty and energy," said Lurie in a statement. "Film takes that feeling and carries it far beyond our city limits. And when productions choose San Francisco, they do more than showcase our city's outstanding beauty. They invest directly in our workers, our neighborhoods and our creative economy."
Film
Film
fromKqed
4 months ago

The Best Art I Saw and Didn't Write About in 2025 | KQED

Dynasty Handbag delivered shapeshifting, subversive comedy that juxtaposed absurd humor with climate anxieties, offering sanctuary and communal catharsis.
Film
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

New Seth Rogen Movie That Was Shot in SF Gets Huge Ovation at Sundance, Sets Off Major Bidding War

Seth Rogen's San Francisco-shot comedy premiered at Sundance to a standing ovation and sparked a multi-studio bidding war that could boost the city's comeback narrative.
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