.Tomek Mackowiak

Starting with Lynn Hershman Leeson, a San Francisco-based filmmaker, and Bernice Bing, a queer Chinese American artist, the series will be an ongoing meditation on Cantor Center archived artists. This is the pilot presentation of the program, and the series will be ongoing.

Catch their distinct blend of glorious guitar tones and trumpet hooks as lead Cakeist John McCrea undulates his signature chin follicles while sublime vocals ripple from his throat.

It’s going to be a night of good drinks and good punk! Ear protection is probably a good idea, as the Uncorrupted will get loud, as they should.

It’s no wonder that Dre Scot has been a finalist on American Idol twice. The show is a mix of old-school cool and modern soul vibes.

If that wasn’t a treat in and of itself, the bookers leveled up by including multi-instrumentalist Francis Dean, who will be performing his first solo show. The show promises to satisfy fans of deeply introspective and melodic music and shouldn’t be missed.

Yes, for those who thirst for rapid-fire zingers delivered with the energy of a hummingbird on weapons-grade meth, it doesn’t get any better than Claude Stuart.

It’s an absolute treat every year, and this should be an especially hilarious edition as San Jose teeters on the edge of a dystopian future that even Orwell would be astonished by. As the adage goes, if life gives you lemons, pretend it didn’t and do some light-hearted improv.

With a spicy election careening toward the populace of this fine collection of somewhat independent States, Trae is sure to tickle the left side of the political spectrum. The contest begins with a visit with Trae and he will not disappoint.