Canines in Costumes Parade Through Point Isabel for Barktober Fest
A canine cow, a flowering fido, parrot pooches and more came to compete at the Barktober Fest Canine Costume Contest at Point Isabel in Richmond. ...
30
Oct
27
Oct
Review: ‘La Casa Azul’ Brings Frida Kahlo’s Spirit to Life at Contra Costa College
“La Casa Azul: Frida's Blue House,” a play running through Sunday at Contra Costa College, is a powerful exploration into the life of Frida Kahlo....
14
Oct
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Show Is More Than Music. It’s Recognition.
For millions of young Latinos, Bad Bunny headlining the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show is not just about music. It is recognition. It is validation. It is pride....
19
Sep
On Repeat Since 1978: Why ‘September’ Still Slaps
Only one tune comes to mind when Sept. 21 rolls around. It doesn’t matter if you are 30, 50 or 5 years old, you’re singing Earth, Wind & Fire’s iconic...
26
Aug
Richmond Art Center Celebrates Community and Creativity Ahead of 90th Anniversary
The Richmond Art Center is home to four galleries and seven studios, and offers art classes for all ages, scholarships, community events, and member perks....
17
Aug
Richmond Art Exhibit Keeps Memory of WWII Incarceration Camps Alive
Artist Jeanie Kashima, who was born at a WWII incarceration camp, used her family's history as inspiration for an exhibit at Richmond Art Center....
16
Jul
‘What It Looks Like When Richmond Thrives’: Music Festival Brings City Together
Point Richmond Music continued its longstanding summer concert series Friday night with the bands Extra Large and Mbira dzaSoko....
08
Jul
‘The American’ Isn’t Entertainment — It’s an Insult to Immigrants
"The American," a proposed reality show that would have immigrants fighting for U.S. citizenship, is just one example of how society dehumanizes these people....
24
Jun
Richmond Celebrates Juneteenth, Black Businesses and Culture
Thousands gathered at Nicholl Park on Saturday for Richmond’s Juneteenth Celebration, commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. and honoring Black culture. ...
24
Jun
Richmond High Grad Lands Film Deal with ‘Shadows of the Past’
Luz Cabrales, who spent her early childhood in Mexico before moving to Richmond and later Pennsylvania, directed "Shadows of the Past," a horror film for teens....
17
Jun
Pride Playlist: These Songs Gave Me the Courage to Be Myself
What makes a gay anthem? It's a song that represents the strength and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community, one that makes you feel empowered and want to dance....
04
Jun
Hercules Cultural Festival Highlights City’s Diversity With Eats and Entertainment
The Hercules Cultural Festival drew 7,000 people to Refugio Valley Park on Sunday afternoon for seven hours of family-friendly fun with food and performances....
03
Jun
Richmond Youth Use Art to Heal, Lead and Organize
In Richmond, young people are empowering themselves with art, using spaces provided by local organizations and community hubs....
04
Apr
Romance, Fantasy and Escapism: Why I Turn to Romantasy Amidst Political Turmoil
The themes of these books, rebellion against a tyrannical government and the hope of love and romance, are the perfect escape during these unsettling times....
17
Mar
Antioch’s Deer Valley High Students Star in ‘The Class’ Docuseries
The six-part limited docuseries, produced by Daveed Diggs and filmed in 2020-21, chronicles one adviser’s impact on a senior year marked by the pandemic....
