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You Don't Need Another Activity — You Need Actual Friends
PublishedHere'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
PublishedLook, 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
PublishedLook, 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
PublishedIn 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
PublishedSan Francisco is hosting a Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Olympics pitting SF comics against Oakland, and honestly, the…
Continental Drift Proves San Franciscans Still Know How to Have Fun Without a Government Grant
PublishedIn a city that sometimes feels like it's regulated the joy out of everything — from food trucks to street performances…
Droid9 Brings Comedian Nick Newman to SF — Here's What You Need to Know
PublishedIf 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
PublishedHere'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.
PublishedA 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
PublishedIn 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
PublishedSometimes 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
PublishedIn 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
PublishedThere'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
PublishedWe'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
PublishedA 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
PublishedLook, 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
PublishedEvery 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.
PublishedIf you live in San Francisco — or really, anywhere with a bus stop, a billboard, or a mailbox — you've encountered the…
Olivia Wilde Loves SF. Cool. Can We Talk About the Castro?
PublishedOlivia Wilde showed up at the Castro Theatre this week for a screening of her new project The Invite, and apparently…
Montclair Village Art Walk: A Reminder That Culture Thrives Without a Government Line Item
PublishedJust across the bay in Oakland's Montclair Village, the community Art Walk is back — and it's a quiet little case study…
Mariachi y Cerveza: Where Culture Meets Cold Ones
PublishedSometimes San Francisco gets it right — and by "it," we mean throwing a party that doesn't require a government grant…
Forget City Hall Drama — SF's Real Runway Is the Sidewalk
PublishedIn a city where the unofficial uniform is a Patagonia fleece and Allbirds, a grassroots movement is brewing to bring…
Dear NYC Transplant: Here's What San Francisco Actually Has Going For It
PublishedAnother New Yorker is making the leap. Someone posted online this week about leaving NYC after seven years and wanting…
A Breakup, a Plane Ticket, and the Best Revenge: Showing Up Anyway
PublishedThere's a certain kind of energy that only comes from someone who just got dumped and chose chaos over cancellation.