Rose Eden

2 weeks ago | outfrontmagazine.com | Rose Eden

Every Lunar New Year, the streets of my San Francisco neighborhood erupt in firecrackers, and the pounding rhythm of drum lines as lion dancers weave through the storefronts, bestowing luck upon every small business. In the thick of February, no matter where you fall in the East Asian diaspora, the new year is a time for tradition, transformation, and a whole lot of feasting.

1 month ago | outfrontmagazine.com | Rose Eden

On a crisp Sunday evening, Grace Cathedral—a beacon of gothic grandeur perched atop San Francisco’s Nob Hill—was transformed into a celestial concert hall for the avant-garde rock priestess, St. Vincent. The setting, known for its cavernous arches and ethereal reverberations, became a fitting sanctum for Annie Clark’s unique blend of sacred and subversive artistry.

2 months ago | outfrontmagazine.com | Rose Eden

With a flourish of artistry and athleticism, the 2025 San Francisco Ballet season opened its doors with performances that left audiences breathless and the city buzzing. In a year that demanded impact and intention, the ballet delivered both—with elegance, strength, and a deeper sense of purpose than ever before. This year’s opening wasn’t just about tradition; it was a reminder that ballet is a living dialogue between past and present, offering solace and inspiration when we need it most.

2 months ago | outfrontmagazine.com | Rose Eden

There’s something deliciously subversive about embracing decadence and doom simultaneously, isn’t there? This weekend, San Francisco transforms into a dreamscape of gothic whimsy and eccentric elegance as the Edwardian Ball returns for its 2025 edition this weekend, spanning Friday, January 31 and Saturday, February 1. For the uninitiated, it’s an annual spectacle honoring the twisted genius of Edward Gorey—a man whose illustrations managed to make death chic and morbidity delightful.

Jan 8, 2025 | outfrontmagazine.com | Rose Eden

The sold-out crowd was an eclectic mix of ages and backgrounds, reflecting the band’s ethos: unity through music, humor, and a healthy dose of irreverence. As bandleader and pianist Thomas Lauderdale took his place at the baby grand, the audience erupted into applause. What followed was an evening that blurred the line between concert and cabaret, with Lauderdale at the helm—a conductor not only of music but of joy.