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A Dirty Martini, a Sidewalk Nap, and the Marina's Unlikely Good Samaritan
Look, we're not here to judge. The Balboa Cafe has been turning responsible adults into sidewalk sleepers since 1913…
Have You Seen Don Heusos? The Mission's Most Wanted Missing Person(a)
If you were walking down 24th and Bryant recently, you may have spotted a missing poster that stopped you in your…
Can't Sleep? Drive to SF. The City's Sunrise Game Remains Undefeated.
Here's something San Francisco doesn't charge you for, doesn't require a permit for, and the Board of Supervisors…
SFMOMA Painting Leads Strangers to Their Biological Father — You Can't Make This Up
San Francisco has no shortage of strange-but-true stories, but this one might take the cake.
A Half‑Century Love Story That Shaped San Francisco's Classical Music Legacy
Some love stories are quiet. Some reshape entire cultural institutions. The story of Michael Tilson Thomas and Joshua…
Support Local: The Bay Area's Creative Scene Deserves Your Attention
Here's something that won't cost taxpayers a dime and doesn't require a single committee meeting: supporting Bay Area…
You Don't Need Another Activity — You Need Actual Friends
Here's a very San Francisco problem: a guy in his late 20s, new to the city, has volleyball leagues, salsa nights, gym…
Lost Connection at AMC Kabuki: SF's Most Wholesome Missed Connection Just Dropped
Look, we normally cover city hall fumbles and transit meltdowns around here.
Namaste in the Nave: SF's Latest Attempt to Make Art 'Accessible' Involves Downward Dog
Look, we're not against yoga. We're not against art galleries. But the continued blurring of every cultural institution…
The Last Sears in California Is Thriving in Concord — Thanks to Nostalgia Tourism
In an era where government-subsidized redevelopment projects gobble up retail space and cities throw tax dollars at…
SF vs. Oakland Comedy Showdown Highlights the City's Embarrassing Nightlife Problem
San Francisco is hosting a Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Olympics pitting SF comics against Oakland, and honestly, the…
Continental Drift, SF's International Dance Party, Is Back
Continental Drift, the international dance party that's become a beloved fixture for Bay Area music lovers, is back.
Droid9 Brings Comedian Nick Newman to SF — Here's What You Need to Know
If you've been doomscrolling through your feeds looking for a reason to actually leave your apartment this week, here's…
The Price of Perfection: Why SF's Cosmetic Laser Market Is a Wild West
Here's a fun exercise: try getting a straightforward price quote for a cosmetic procedure in the Bay Area.
A Muslim Visitor Asked If He Can Pray in SF Parks. The Answer Says Something Good About This City.
A first-time visitor to San Francisco recently asked a simple question that, in plenty of American cities, might spark…
A Teen, a 3D‑Printed Mask, and the Bay Area's Most Wholesome SOS
In a region where we usually cover government boondoggles and transit meltdowns, sometimes a story comes along that…
God Rays Over the Golden Gate: Nature's Reminder That Some Things Don't Need a Budget Line Item
Sometimes the best thing San Francisco has to offer doesn't cost taxpayers a dime, doesn't require a committee, and…
Martuni's Monday Night Piano Bar Is the Antidote to Karaoke Culture
In a city that seems determined to regulate, subsidize, and committee-meeting its way through every cultural…
A 23‑Year‑Old From LA Just Discovered That Making Friends Requires Leaving the House
There's something deeply endearing — and deeply unhinged — about moving to a new city, knowing literally no one, and…
Adrian West Band: A Name, A Mystery, and Not Much Else
We'll be honest with you — sometimes a story crosses our desk that's more whisper than substance.
Flowers Beyond the Dark: SF's Ukrainian Spring Film Marathon Brings Culture Without the Bureaucracy
A Cultural Event That Doesn't Need a Government Grant Speech San Francisco is getting a dose of something refreshing…
Joffrey Ballet's 'Midsummer Night's Dream' Is the Kind of Bizarre and Beautiful We Actually Need
Look, we spend most of our time here railing against budget bloat and bureaucratic dysfunction.
The Golden Gate Bridge Is Still Worth the Hype — And That's the Problem
Every week, without fail, someone posts a photo of the Golden Gate Bridge that stops you mid-scroll.
You Cannot Escape Shen Yun. No One Can.
If you live in San Francisco — or really, anywhere with a bus stop, a billboard, or a mailbox — you've encountered the…