Local Woman Has Hobby: Maggie Tokuda-Hall’s Pigeon Paintings
“Everything that we think is disgusting about human life, pigeons wear without shame.”
Local Woman Has Hobby: Maggie Tokuda-Hall’s Pigeon Paintings
“Everything that we think is disgusting about human life, pigeons wear without shame.”
On Lil B and New Beginnings
As we kick off a new year, what else is there to do but reflect on the sage teachings of the BasedGod?
Beloved SF Club Bottom of the Hill to Close at the End of 2026
One of the city’s last independent music venues, Bottom of the Hill has survived waves of gentrification, COVID closures, and more throughout its 35 years. Now, owners say it’s last call — on their own terms.
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Culture
Why We Can't Stop Naming Our Pets After Japanese Rice Cakes
What's behind the Bay Area's collective interest in naming pets after Japanese food?
The 15 Books COYOTE Loved Most This Year
Recommendations for short story collections, queer lit, and more from the COYOTE crew.
Excerpt: Christmas at the Women's Hotel
Daniel Lavery’s latest novella is all about finding work and love during Christmastime.
The Songs That Kept Us Going This Year
Let’s be real: 2025 was not fun. Here are the tracks we turned to to help us get through the year.
Power
Medium Rare: The Beefs That Rocked the Bay Area in 2025
Petty feuds, Instagram rivalries, rap beefs, and other conflicts we found joy, or, at the very least, distraction in this year.
Remembering Alice Wong
On the one-month anniversary of her passing, we honor the acclaimed disability justice advocate, writer, shit-talker, and friend to so many.
Homeless to Housed: Larry's Story
Housing can offer more stability than many realize — to get sober, save money, find a purpose, and fall in love.
Every Thanksgiving We Drive to Alcatraz. Except This Year
My Thanksgiving tradition includes Alcatraz Island, chain-smoking elders, and gas station hotdogs.
Life
COYOTE Calendar: January 8-January 14
This week we've got mushroom talks, multiple repair workshops, bike parties, special karaoke, and a lot of different ways to engage in some sexy times.
So You’ve Finally Gotten Up the Nerve To Visit a Gay Bathhouse. Now What?
You must provide your own shower shoes, and woe betide you if you forget them. That’s the uniform.
COYOTE Calendar: January 1-January 7
Whale watching, vision journaling, kink mobility, emo prom and more.
Eight Stories That Got Away
Surprising sports fans, mysterious hums, and something called “the handshake of monogamy.” These are the stories we didn’t wind up doing, but kind of wish we had.