COYOTE Calendar: February 19-25
This week we've got more Lunar New Year events, kinky emos, and a pozole pop-up.
Culture
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Orinda-Raised Social Media Star Debuts Her Cookbook
Easy “go-to” recipes are at the center of Maxine Sharf’s cookbook, with a panoply of healthy dishes inspired by her upbringing in the East Bay.
Pass the Rice, and Please Explain Your Genocide
At a thoughtfully organized dinner in Oakland, Palestinian culinary activists shared more than just food — they offered their stories, their resilience, and their patience
The SF Filmmaker Making Art Out of Grief
Mohammad Gorjestani honors Oscar Grant and other victims of police violence with an interactive exhibit full of birthday messages.
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.
Carrie Bradshaw, Transition Already!
When the show is at its most queer, it’s also at its most entertaining. It’s too bad the characters themselves don’t seem to see it.
What the ‘Asian Market Boom’ Is Missing: An Ode to Pacific East Mall
As shiny, new Asian grocery stores are hailed as retail "saviors," the decades-old Pacific East Mall in Richmond shows how immigrant cultural spaces matter beyond their economic benefits.
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.
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.