The Noise Pop Festival is San Francisco's favorite indie music, arts and film festival. Now in its 21st year, Noise Pop has brought early exposure to many emerging artists in the Bay Area and beyond, many of whom have gone on to widespread acclaim. In addition, the festival boasts a film series that explores the intersection of music and art; Pop-n-Shop, a local designer fair; Culture Club, an interactive workshop exploring DIY culture; Art Gallery Shows; Happy Hours and much more. Also, check out KQED's Noise Pop podcast for a sneak peak on this year's festival.