Happy May Day!
The United States does not recognizing International Workers’ Day, which is exactly why you should.
Happy May Day!
The United States does not recognizing International Workers’ Day, which is exactly why you should.
The Best Things Our Food Critic Ate in April
Every month, food writer Soleil Ho recounts the best bites of the Bay Area (and elsewhere).
COYOTE Exclusive: Oakland’s Bake Sum Finally Has Opening Date for Alameda Outpost
Oakland's beloved Asian American bakery is heading to the East Bay island.
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Culture
10 Movies to See at the San Francisco International Film Festival
Cinephiles, rejoice: The fest takes over Bay Area theaters from April 24 through May 4.
Forget "Redefining Masculinity." These Artists Are Blowing the Whole Thing Up
A Castro gallery show and a new Oakland bar ask what masculinity could look like if we stopped trying to nail it down.
‘How Could You Be Against Joy?’: Bay Area Artists Are Turning on the Civic Joy Fund
A private initiative founded by the mayor and backed by a crypto billionaire is increasingly shaping San Francisco’s arts scene. Musicians are asking questions — and some are calling for a boycott.
In Beans We Trust
In the Bay Area, the humble legume has quietly become a cultural touchstone — and a mirror for how we eat through uncertain times.
Power
Punishing Poor People Won’t Fix Dumping in Oakland
How the hell did we get from bulky trash pickups to AI-powered drones and sky-high fines?
‘How Could You Be Against Joy?’: Bay Area Artists Are Turning on the Civic Joy Fund
A private initiative founded by the mayor and backed by a crypto billionaire is increasingly shaping San Francisco’s arts scene. Musicians are asking questions — and some are calling for a boycott.
Philz Coffee Deals Lethal Blow to Gay 'Little Treat' Culture
The beloved coffee chain nixed its Pride flags in the name of “inclusivity.” What the hell?
I’m Supposed to be Visible Today — But Why?
Every year I wonder if visibility and joy are the same thing. And every year I am more and more convinced that the answer is no.
Life
COYOTE Calendar: April 23-April 29
This week we've got big boat browsing, rhinestone-encrusted poop, and horny hotdogs.
COYOTE Calendar: April 16-April 22
This week we've got art, more art, even more art, Earth day, lesbians, whales, kites, pinball, and scent foraging.
COYOTE Calendar: April 9-April 15
This week we’ve got linocut hangouts, a pro wrestling themed market, animal tracking classes, and a surprising number of sheep.