Bar Skula — a ‘Luka’s remix’ — opens on Grand Avenue, across from Lake Merritt

On song in the castle

Santa Pola’s castle-fortress (Castillo-Fortaleza) is the venue for a night of Habaneras music, starting at 21.00 on Thursday, August 1. This is the 15th edition of the concert and features the José Hodar mass choir from Torrevieja, the Ambrosio Cotes choir from Villena, and Santa Pola’s very own town choir. Admission is free.

“What Does Liberation Look Like?” How Harvest Cabaret Is Using Hip-Hop to Start the Conversation

For many artists, music reflects the world as it is. For Indie Johnson, founder of Harvest Cabaret, music is an opportunity to imagine the world as it could be. That vision sits at the heart of Harvest Cabaret’s newly released Liberation Rap Cipher, a collaborative project bringing together five Black queer artists — Tommy Kuir, [...] The post “What Does Liberation Look Like?” How Harvest Cabaret Is Using Hip-Hop to Start the Conversation first appeared on GLAAD.

San Antonio’s 93-year-old Esquire Tavern has new owner

Downtown’s historic Esquire Tavern has changed hands, and the new owner is a familiar face: longtime operator and beverage director Stephan Mendez. Mendez took ownership of both the Commerce Street landmark — home to Texas’ longest wooden bar top — and its basement haunt Downstairs from architect and developer Chris Hill. Hill bought and restored the [] The post San Antonio’s 93-year-old Esquire Tavern has new owner appeared first on San Antonio Current.

Carmine Street Guitars: Making music from the 'bones' of old New York

At Carmine Street Guitars, you're welcomed by the smell of fresh wood, the sound of saws, the strum of guitars and a smile from Rick Kelly.

The 6 Most Anticipated U.S. Restaurant Openings of Summer 2026

Legendary Texas BBQ comes to Brooklyn, an old-school Vietnamese noodle shop opens in Miami, and more reasons to dine out this season.