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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…

Marina DistrictApril 26, 2026

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…

Mission DistrictApril 26, 2026

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…

April 26, 2026

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.

SoMaApril 26, 2026

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…

April 26, 2026

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…

April 26, 2026

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…

April 26, 2026

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.

JapantownApril 26, 2026

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…

April 26, 2026

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…

April 26, 2026

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…

April 26, 2026

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.

April 26, 2026

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…

April 26, 2026

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.

April 25, 2026

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…

April 25, 2026

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…

April 25, 2026

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…

April 25, 2026

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…

MissionApril 25, 2026

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…

April 25, 2026

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.

April 25, 2026

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…

April 25, 2026

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.

April 25, 2026

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.

April 25, 2026

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…

April 25, 2026