COYOTE Calendar: May 7-May 13
This week we've got bestiaries, pond scum, beekeeping, and several ways to treat your mother (defined expansively).
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Happy May Day!
The United States does not recognize International Workers’ Day, which is exactly why you should.
Yap Zone: The Civic Joy Fund Story, Director's Cut
The quotes that didn't fit our story about the politics of public funding for the arts in San Francisco.
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.
6 Quick SF Sketchfest Picks
San Francisco’s annual comedy festival kicks off Jan. 15, which is great, because we could all use a laugh.
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.
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.
The 15 Books COYOTE Loved Most This Year
Recommendations for short story collections, queer lit, and more from the COYOTE crew.
The Best Things We Ate in 2025
Today, the COYOTE team is sharing our memories of the best things we ate this year — some in the Bay Area, some in more far-flung locales.
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.
COYOTE’s Guide to Gifts That In No Way Benefit Jeff Bezos
We’ve got dreamy soaps and candles, punk rock organizers, addictive beef jerky, and more.