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Earl and Ida: SF Zoo's Most Unbothered Power Couple Turns 11

Sometimes the Best City Employees Are the Ones Who Don't Talk In a city where public institutions regularly disappoint…

Outer SunsetMay 17, 2026

The Best Thing San Francisco Government Has Done Lately Costs Zero Dollars

In a city where government programs routinely cost millions and deliver questionable results, the San Francisco Public…

May 17, 2026

Carnaval Season Heats Up: Fogo Na Roupa Hits the Streets for Parade Rehearsal

If you heard drums echoing through the Mission this week and thought a block party had spontaneously erupted, you…

Mission DistrictMay 17, 2026

The $300 Birthday Party Challenge: Where to Celebrate in SF Without Going Broke

The $300 Birthday Party Challenge: Where to Celebrate in SF Without Going Broke Turning another year older in San…

May 17, 2026

The Psychedelic Rainbow Hiding in Plain Sight at the Bottom of the Bay

If you've ever snagged a window seat flying into SFO and looked down to see what appears to be a giant tie-dye…

May 17, 2026

The Transamerica Pyramid Is Shooting Lasers and Honestly? It Rules.

Say what you will about San Francisco — and we say plenty — but every now and then this city pulls off something that…

Financial DistrictMay 17, 2026

A Student in Singapore Wants Your SF Postcards — And Honestly, It's the Purest Thing We've Seen All Week

Look, we spend most of our time here covering budget blowouts, bureaucratic dysfunction, and the thousand small ways…

May 17, 2026

Valencia Street's Painted Ladies Deserve Some Love Too

When someone says "Painted Ladies" in San Francisco, your brain immediately goes to Alamo Square — those seven pastel…

MissionMay 17, 2026

SFMOMA Throws a Hat Party Because Art Museums Apparently Need Theme Nights Now

SFMOMA is throwing a hat party to celebrate the opening of its new Matisse exhibit, and honestly, we're not mad about…

SoMaMay 17, 2026

SF Politicians Hit the Cantonese Opera Stage — And Honestly, We're Here For It

In a city where politicians usually prefer the theater of budget hearings and press conferences, a handful of San…

ChinatownMay 17, 2026

The City That Invented Underground Comix Can't Afford to Sell Them Anymore

San Francisco basically invented the underground comics movement.

May 17, 2026

Lupin Lodge: The Bay Area's Most Awkward Day Trip You Didn't Know You Were Signing Up For

Nestled in the hills near Los Gatos, Lupin Lodge has been doing its thing for decades — and by "its thing," we mean…

May 17, 2026

Anchor Brewing: Two Years of Silence From a Billionaire Owner Is Never a Good Sign

Two years. That's how long it's been since Anchor Brewing's billionaire owner has offered any meaningful update on the…

Potrero HillMay 17, 2026

Mission Yoga Turns 25: Free Classes This Weekend to Celebrate a Quarter Century of Surviving SF Rent

In a city where small businesses have the life expectancy of a mayfly, Mission Yoga just hit a milestone worth…

Mission DistrictMay 17, 2026

Your Dial Deserves Better: A Love Letter to Bay Area Independent Radio

In an era where Spotify algorithms and podcast networks dominate your earbuds, there's something almost rebelliously…

May 17, 2026

The Bay Area's Loneliness Economy: Where Making Friends Costs More Effort Than Making Rent

Here's a question that has nothing to do with zoning laws or BART delays but might matter more than both: Why is it so…

May 17, 2026

The Mission's Best Art Doesn't Need a Six‑Figure Grant

Walk through the Mission District on any given week and you'll stumble across something that no city arts commission…

Mission DistrictMay 17, 2026

Question Mark Tavern Keeps Late Night Comedy Alive — No Permits Required to Laugh

In a city that increasingly feels like it's regulating the fun out of everything, Question Mark Tavern is doing…

Outer SunsetMay 17, 2026

Vinyl Lives: SF's Staxx of Wax Proves Some Things Don't Need an Algorithm

In a city that practically worships at the altar of disruption and algorithmic playlists, there's something beautifully…

May 17, 2026

This Week's Free Art Openings: AAPI Art Showcase, Mycelium and More

A fresh wave of art openings is hitting the city, including the 2026 AAPI Art Showcase: The Futures We Carry, Mycelium…

May 16, 2026

A Vienna Coat, a Club Mix‑Up, and a Very San Francisco Mystery

Here's a small story that probably won't make the evening news but perfectly captures the kind of low-stakes urban…

SoMaMay 16, 2026

Golden Gate Comedy Night: SF's Best‑Kept Secret for a Good Laugh

Look, San Francisco could use a laugh right now.

May 16, 2026

The Castro: Still the Kind of Neighborhood Where a Blown Plan Becomes an Adventure

There's a quiet test of any great neighborhood: what happens when your plans fall apart and you're suddenly on foot…

CastroMay 16, 2026

KTVU Headshots: A Nostalgic Reminder That Local News Used to Actually Matter

Here's something you probably didn't know: you can get autographed headshots of KTVU news anchors.

May 16, 2026