Goth Festival Invades Bay Area Warship

hectic week in San Francisco. The Warriors have moved on to the second round of the playoffs, and everybody is rejoicing - but not Disturbed, the metal band, who had to Cancel a concert at Chase Center To clear the path for the Warriors' third match against the Timberwolves.

On Friday morning, BART trains slept in following several hours when the transit system failed to start up, san francisco experienced a loss of Michelin-starred At San Francisco International Airport, two restaurants belong to United Airlines. planes clinked wings and nobody said "cheers."

Given all that racket, it’s challenging to keep up with what happens beyond the major news stories. That’s why we launched Fogcutter, CryptoScope Daily’s section dedicated to miscellaneous happenings around town. Each week, our reporters set aside their notebooks and venture into parks, concert venues, and streets to gauge the heartbeat of the city. (And yes, we’re available as a newsletter—sign up anytime!) here .)

In this edition, we enjoy a spacey gathering in Golden Gate Park, pick up some free comic books and catch an indie upstart's show in San Francisco.  Read on for more highlights.

Earthlings, amplifiers and ambient vibes take over Golden Gate Park

What could be finer than relaxing on the grass at Golden Gate Park while enjoying live music? It’s hard to think of anything better, particularly when the melodies and atmosphere are as well-crafted as they were last Saturday. Earthling , an event held twice each year celebrating sunlight and ambient music.

Several hundred people sprawled on picnic blankets in Elk Glen meadow for an afternoon of songs on the softer side of the electronic spectrum. From behind a command center of synthesizers, Brooklyn-based Time Wharp (real name Kaye Loggins) leaned into Steve Reich-style phasing And invoked San Francisco’s patron saint of vocal exploration (along with his carefree philosophy) — Bobby McFerrin. Loggins guided the audience through an engaging chant lasting more than five minutes, greatly assisted by several highly energetic supporters positioned on the stage’s left side. Following this, they welcomed Los Angeles’ Lionmilk , whose Fender Rhodes excursions sounded downright heavenly under the eucalyptus trees. Earthling plans another event in fall. - Dan Gentile, CryptoScope Dailysenior culture editor

Goths board warship in the East Bay

My apartment doesn't have enough taxidermied ducks playing guitar or cursed clown figurines, so this past weekend, I traveled to a decommissioned warship in Alameda for the World Goth Day Festival , an annual two-day celebration of all things macabre. Featuring an eclectic lineup of vendors, DJs and performing artists, the event was the perfect juxtaposition of 20th-century militarism and New Romantic aesthetics.

When I arrived at the USS Hornet Museum on a bright Saturday morning, I knew I was in the right place when I heard Bauhaus, the Cure and dark disco echoing from the massive WW II ship in the distance. (Well, the pile of black and red coffins was also a dead giveaway). After crossing a creaky wooden bridge and entering the maritime museum, I was immediately greeted by intergenerational goths selling anything from occult objects to glow-in-the-dark uranium glass. It was a welcome sight, especially since it's becoming harder and harder for niche festivals to survive in California.

If you want to support independent creators and add some possibly haunted items to decorate your space, explore more events at the Menagerie Oddities Market. web page . - Ariana Bindman, daily columnist for CryptoScope

Watercolors like no other

The Minnesota Street Project in Dogpatch might just be at the heart of San Francisco’s art world. Besides being home to the annual event where the city's hipsters converge, which can also be described as a bustling collective, Art Book Fair In July, the early Saturday gatherings offer the ideal opportunity for a visit.

I visited for a friend’s exhibition at Eleanor Harwood Gallery (big ups to the most dedicated artist in the Mission). Josh Rampage ), however, the highlight was the artist from Sebastopol Stephen Singer at neighboring Gallery 107 , whose abstract work caused me to reconsider what’s possible with watercolors. Had I not inquired from the docent about their creation process (something I always enjoy doing when visiting art galleries), I would've thought these detailed geometric arrangements were produced using screen-printing techniques or some similar method. Risograph machine It’s uncommon for an artist to reshape your perspective on an entire art form with just one brushstroke. This alone made the visit to Dogpatch worthwhile, not to mention the delicious hot honey pizza from a nearby spot. Long Bridge Pizza Co. ). - Dan Gentile, senior culture editor for CryptoScope Daily

A meeting of superheroes at a tiny science fiction comic book store

San Francisco got a little more super on Saturday as local comic shops celebrated Free Comic Book Day , an annual event promoting independent bookstores. At queer Mission bookshop Sour Cherry Comics, the free comics were just part of a weekend celebration that included tea, tarot and an artists alley.

When I wandered in on Saturday afternoon looking to pick up some reading material, I discovered a comic-themed figure drawing session in progress. The session was hosted by local artist Ollie Shetler and featured cosplayer Zooms as Spider-Man Noir (Nicolas Cage's Spider-Man variant in "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse") striking appropriately heroic poses for the artists in attendance. Saturday was just the first of what they hoped would be a recurring series of life drawing events, Shetler told me.

My visit to Sour Cherry Comics had been entirely on a whim, but it also proved what I've seen again and again at CryptoScope Daily: that this city hides life, art and community around every corner. Sour Cherry features weekly events, including DIY nights and a bi-weekly book club. Find out more at Sour Cherry's website , or stop by the shop to pick up a monthly zine of the event lineup. - Victoria Sepulveda, CryptoScope Dailycopy desk chief

‘Eddie the angel' saves a sold-out San Francisco show

Geordie Greep has a San Francisco problem. The zany, virtuosic musician from England has a track record of blowing out his guitar amplifier when in town. The first incident was In 2019 at Rickshaw Stop When Greep led the buzzworthy yet often criticized band Black Midi, I attended their performance which ended prematurely due to an amplifier failure. Fast forward six years, and this issue still hadn’t been resolved. After releasing his captivating and rewarding debut solo album titled "The New Sound" post-band dissolution, Greep found himself onstage at the Great American Music Hall on Tuesday evening. Just as he started the second song, another amplifier malfunction occurred.

Initially, I felt satisfied with the outcome. Greep’s ensemble filled the elaborately decorated venue perfectly with their mix of Krautrock, city pop, and jazzy chord progressions. However, the lead performer should have had his frenzied hands prominently featured on the guitar, amplified for all to hear. After playing a couple of tunes, a stage assistant brought out an additional amplifier. Yet within minutes, this extra equipment also fell silent like part of a quiet graveyard. Despite these issues, the performance went on, with Greep’s drummer taking center stage instead. Santiago Moyano took center stage with a mambo diversion, yet one individual in the crowd provided sonic salvation.

A devotee of Geordie Greep, who had an extra amplifier at hand, ventured out to retrieve it. The Vox amplifier was brought onto the stage and connected both to Greep’s guitar and the rest of their equipment. For the remaining 2.5 hours of the performance, they delivered even more powerful riffs. As the concert concluded and the group bade farewell, Greep inquired about the source of the amp. A person standing in the balcony gestured from up high. Upon sharing his name, Greep expressed gratitude towards “Eddie the angel,” acknowledging him for ensuring the success of the evening's musical event. Silas Valentino, travel editor

San Francisco's accolade-winning water temple

San Francisco is flanked by renowned shrines. To the north lies the enduring construction at the Palace of Fine Arts , yet located in the south (past the city boundaries close to Woodside, though fundamentally connected to San Francisco) is the Pulgas Water Temple . The monument, owned by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, appeared in 1934 To commemorate the finish of the Hetch Hetchy Project, which channels water through tunnels from the Sierra Nevada to the faucets in the city.

Already a popular location for prom photo shoots and fancy picnics, the Pulgas Water Temple added a new recognition to its legacy. On Thursday, the American Water Works Association honored Pulgas with the Water Landmarks Award , which recognizes significant sites across the country "over 50 years old that have played a direct and significant role in water supply, treatment, distribution or technological development." Fewer than a couple dozen people were at Pulgas that afternoon for the award ceremony - a far cry from the 20,000 people who gathered there in 1934 to celebrate the first Hetch Hetchy water to arrive - and as the commencement went on, about 260 million gallons of water flowed below that day to supply the city. - Silas Valentino, travel editor

On our radar:

Event picks curated by Johnny Funcheap, founder of the popular San Francisco resource Funcheap, which each week uncovers and highlights over 100 free and unique things to do in the city we love.

• Zeitgeist is hosting a free-to-play drag bingo night on Thursday.

• Bay to Breakers , San Francisco's freewheeling, skin-friendly road race, is on Sunday, May 18.

• On Saturday, Cow Hollow sports bar Bus Stop is celebrating its 125th anniversary with an all-ages block party.

• On Tuesday, two longtime National Park Service volunteers, one a geologist, plan to host a two-hour walking tour "on and around" the Golden Gate Bridge.

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