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Dollar Drinks and Decade Wars: North Beach's Cheapest Night Out
In a city where a single cocktail can run you $18 before tip, someone in North Beach has apparently decided to wage war…
Cookbook Week Brings Literary Foodies to the Presidio — And We're Not Mad About It
In a city where $18 toast is considered a cultural institution, it makes perfect sense that San Francisco would host an…
22 Art Exhibits, One Night, Zero Excuses: The Castro Art Walk Returns May 1st
Here's something San Francisco gets unambiguously right: the monthly Castro Art Walk.
Doom & Bloom Brings Live Podcast Magic to SF — Here's What You Need to Know
If you've been looking for something to do in San Francisco that doesn't involve a $22 cocktail or standing in line for…
Finally, an SF Event That Doesn't Involve a $25 Matcha or a City Budget Crisis
Look, we spend most of our time here at The Dissent writing about runaway budgets, transit meltdowns, and the latest…
Flying Solo This Weekend? Here's Your No‑Excuses SF Game Plan
We've all been there. Friday rolls around, your group chat is full of "sorry, can't make it" messages, and suddenly…
Free Boba and Feelings: SF's Climate Event Scene Wants Your Attention
San Francisco's climate activism calendar is heating up — pun very much intended — with a couple of upcoming events…
100+ Free Dance Events Are Taking Over the Bay Area — Yes, Actually Free
In a city where a single cocktail can run you $22 and a studio fitness class will set you back $40, here's something…
Someone Actually Did Something Delightful at the Ferry Building and We're Here for It
In a city where most public events involve either a permit nightmare, a six-figure taxpayer tab, or both, someone just…
Your Weekend Is Stacked: Dahlias, Open Studios, and More Reasons to Stay in the City
Look, we know the temptation. It's a gorgeous week, and some part of your brain is whispering road trip to Monterey or…
SOMA Nights Block Party Returns: A Night Market Worth Actually Leaving Your Apartment For
SOMA is getting a block party and night market, and honestly?
Another Weekend, Another Party Marketed as a 'Cultural Event'
The 2026 Dyevesment Bash is rolling into San Francisco promising music, drinks, and drag performances — because…
Sip, Stroll, and Actually Enjoy Your Neighborhood: Noe Valley's Spring Wine Walk Returns
There's something refreshing about a community event that doesn't require a government grant, a task force, or a…
Free Beer Trivia Every Wednesday? Black Hammer Says Hold My Pint Glass
Look, we spend a lot of time around here talking about the ways San Francisco nickel-and-dimes its residents — parking…
Free Chess and Poetry Nights at SF Libraries This Week
SF's public library system is hosting a pair of free events worth knowing about — a Poetry & Photography Night…
UC Berkeley Celebrates Earth Day the Old‑Fashioned Way: Outside
In a world where "raising awareness" usually means a hashtag and a virtue-signaling Instagram story, UC Berkeley is…
Your Weekend in SF: Dogs, Dodgers, and One Last Chance to Catch Bottom of the Hill
San Francisco is doing that thing again where it throws a dozen incredible events at you on the same weekend and forces…
A Free Nature Stencil Art Workshop Pops Up in SF
A free nature stencil art workshop is popping up in San Francisco, giving locals a chance to get creative without…
Free Weekly Wellness Circle for Black Moms Launches in SF
Here's something we can get behind without any caveats about taxpayer dollars or city hall bloat: a free…
Free Line Dancing in SF: Fun That Won't Cost You a Dime (A Rarity in This City)
In a city where a mediocre burrito runs you $16 and a one-bedroom apartment costs more than a mortgage payment in most…
Climate Week Hits SF: Art Shows and Buzzwords at the Mills Building
San Francisco's Climate Week is upon us, and with it comes a familiar lineup: art exhibitions with elemental titles and…
Free Lunch (Concerts) Actually Exist: Civic Center Soundtrack Returns
Here's something city government rarely delivers: a genuinely good deal for taxpayers and residents alike.
Cherry Blossom Festival Returns to Japantown — And This Year They've Got Jokes
San Francisco's Cherry Blossom Festival is back in Japantown for 2026, and this year the annual celebration is leveling…
Bernal Heights Hosts Its Earth Day Stroll for 2026
Bernal Heights is gearing up for the Earth Day Stroll 2026, a community-driven celebration that brings neighbors…