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QTCON Launches Meetup Series — But What Is It, Exactly?

There's a new meetup series hitting San Francisco called QTCON, and if you're wondering what it's all about — honestly…

May 8, 2026

Chinatown Night Market Returns for 2026 — and It's Exactly What SF Needs More Of

Here's a radical concept for San Francisco: instead of dumping money into another task force or blue-ribbon commission…

ChinatownMay 8, 2026

Golden Gate Park's Free Concert Series: The Best Thing the City Does That Costs You Nothing

Here's something San Francisco gets right — and yes, we're allowed to say that sometimes.

Golden Gate ParkMay 8, 2026

SF's Nightlife Refuses to Die — One Thursday and One Sad Saturday at a Time

For a city that spent the better part of four years doing its best impression of a ghost town after dark, San…

May 8, 2026

Your Wallet Gets a Break: SF's Best Free Attractions This Month

In a city where a one-bedroom apartment runs you $3,000 and a burrito somehow costs $18, free anything feels like a…

May 8, 2026

Go Outside: SF's Got a Stacked Events Week and Zero Excuses

Look, we spend a lot of time in this space talking about what's broken in San Francisco — the budget bloat, the…

May 7, 2026

Bay to Breakers Is Back, Baby — And Yes, You Should Actually Run It This Year

There's a particular kind of San Francisco magic that only happens once a year: thousands of people in absurd costumes…

May 7, 2026

Finally, a Government‑Free Stimulus Package: Booze and Art at The Knockout

If you're tired of the city spending your tax dollars on programs that somehow never quite deliver results, here's an…

Mission DistrictMay 6, 2026

Free Beer Shuttle? South Side Beer Ride Is the Transit SF Actually Deserves

Free Beer Shuttle? South Side Beer Ride Is the Transit SF Actually Deserves While Muni debates how to spend its next…

May 6, 2026

Comedy and Hot Dogs: The Pairing Nobody Asked For (But We Definitely Need)

Look, San Francisco has no shortage of quirky event concepts.

May 6, 2026

Your Week in SF: Mother's Day Blooms, Carnaval Kicks Off, and Students Hit the Runway

Look, we spend a lot of time around here telling you what the city is doing wrong.

May 6, 2026

Hayley Williams Hits SF Sunday — And Someone's Got a Spare Ticket at Face Value

In a city where concert tickets regularly get scalped at 3x markup before the artist even finishes soundcheck, here's a…

May 6, 2026

Golden Gate Park Is Giving Away Free Stuff — Yes, Actually Free

In a city where a one-bedroom apartment costs more than a semester of college and a burrito somehow runs you $18, it's…

Golden Gate ParkMay 6, 2026

Yerba Buena Gardens Hosts Free Outdoor Dance With Rhythm & Motion

Yerba Buena Gardens is hosting free outdoor dance sessions with Rhythm & Motion — an open green space, an instructor…

SoMaMay 6, 2026

The SF Zoo Is Holding a Free Admission Day

The San Francisco Zoo is opening its gates for a free admission day.

Outer SunsetMay 6, 2026

Your Guide to Not Spending a Dime (or Close to It) in SF This Summer

Here's a radical concept for a city where a studio apartment costs more than a mortgage in most of America: you can…

May 5, 2026

Cinco de Mayo Comedy Festival Brings Laughs and Happy Hour to SF

Look, San Francisco knows how to throw a party — and combining Cinco de Mayo with a comedy festival and all-night happy…

May 5, 2026

World Cup Is Coming and Nobody Cares — Except Maybe the Australians

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is supposed to be a once-in-a-generation economic windfall for the Bay Area.

May 5, 2026

Free Arcade Games and No Cover? The Detour Is Doing First Tuesdays Right

In a city where a single cocktail can run you $18 and "fun" often comes with a ticketing fee, a processing fee, and a…

May 5, 2026

Free Tacos and Tunes: SF Does Cinco de Mayo Right

Here's something San Francisco actually gets right: a free lunchtime concert with food trucks for Cinco de Mayo.

May 5, 2026

City Hall Opens Its Doors to 40+ Local Artists — And That's Actually a Good Use of the Building

Here's a novel concept: San Francisco's City Hall being used for something productive.

Civic CenterMay 5, 2026

Fort Mason Is About to Smell Really, Really Good

File this under "things you didn't know San Francisco needed but actually kind of does." Scentfest SF is rolling into…

MarinaMay 4, 2026

Your Monday Night Excuse to Leave the Apartment: SF's Best Free‑ish Nightlife

Look, we get it. Monday nights in San Francisco can feel like a black hole of leftover meal prep and doomscrolling…

May 4, 2026

Kesha Played a Secret Set at Presidio Tunnel Tops and Half of SF Is Mad They Missed It

Friday night at Presidio Tunnel Tops, one of the most gorgeous outdoor spots in the city, Kesha showed up for a…

PresidioMay 3, 2026