What to Catch at the Bay Area Book Festival This Weekend
Learn how to narrate an audiobook or make a zine, or dive into discussions around the politics of sideshow noise and the power of hauntings.
What to Catch at the Bay Area Book Festival This Weekend
Learn how to narrate an audiobook or make a zine, or dive into discussions around the politics of sideshow noise and the power of hauntings.
The Chili Crisps and Handmade Bao Spicing Up Sonoma County's Food Scene
Asian American chefs, farmers, and food makers are reshaping what it means to eat well in Wine Country. It's about time.
Boots Riley Is Here to Recruit You
First, he’d like you to go see ‘I Love Boosters’ in theaters May 22. Then please consider joining the revolution.
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Culture
Traversing the Mahjong Multiverse
As mahjong grows in popularity, can the diverging fanbases come together?
Merlin Coleman’s ‘DISPATCHES’ Makes Breathtaking Art from a Wildfire’s Rubble
Using found audio and interviews from the 2017 Tubbs Fire, the sound artist processes a tragedy through song.
How Did An AI-Generated Mural Wind Up in This Vallejo Alley?
Searching for the soul in "The Soul of the Bay in Vallejo.”
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.
Power
Grief Is Political — Even When It’s About Your Pets
The author of the forthcoming book "All My Dead Cats" talks about disenfranchised grief, the politics of mourning, and why a dead cat is the perfect gateway into one of our most avoided conversations.
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?
Life
COYOTE Calendar: May 28-June 3
This week we have several queer proms, air quality, space balloons, miso, water fights, and more.
The Best Things Our Critic Ate in May
Sidewalk rotisserie chicken, maximalist brussels sprouts, and smoked brisket so good it left me wondering, “is the meat curing me?”
COYOTE Calendar: May 21-May 27
This week we've got sea slugs, decay-themed dance parties, two different costume contests, and mountain lions.
A Pet Week Open Thread (Closed!)
Who are your pets? What are their nicknames? We want to hear from you in the comments!