Senior Culture Editor

Astrid Kane

Photos: Big Freedia took Outside Lands to church

Culture

New Orleans’ bounce queen has played this festival more times than just about anyone. Her set with the SF Gay Men’s Chorus exemplifies why attendees should arrive early.

Outside Lands’ biggest surprise might be Rebecca Black

More than a decade after the internet nearly destroyed her, a queer hyperpop princess is back.

Photos: Giant benevolent puppets are stalking Outside Lands 

Day 2 of the festival has seen impressive performances from Vampire Weekend, Royel Otis, Girl Math, the drag performers at Dolores's — and, above all, Ludacris.

Deputy Breaking News Editor

Michael McLaughlin

Senior News Reporter

George Kelly

‘What a way to go’: Deadheads mourn fan who died while dancing at final show

News

Fred Cothard, 54, collapsed during the 60th anniversary concert Sunday.

Culture Reporter 

Sam Mondros

The weekend the Grateful Dead shook down San Francisco — one last time

Dead & Company brought their farewell tour to Golden Gate Park for what many called the last real Dead show in the city.

Concerts

Photos: Big Freedia took Outside Lands to church

Outside Lands’ biggest surprise might be Rebecca Black

Photos: Giant benevolent puppets are stalking Outside Lands

‘What a way to go’: Deadheads mourn fan who died while dancing at final show

The weekend the Grateful Dead shook down San Francisco — one last time