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Finally, an SF Event That Doesn't Involve a $25 Matcha or a City Budget Crisis
PublishedLook, 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
PublishedWe'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
PublishedSan 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
PublishedIn 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
PublishedIn 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
PublishedLook, 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
PublishedSOMA is getting a block party and night market, and honestly?
Another Weekend, Another Party Marketed as a 'Cultural Event'
PublishedThe 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
PublishedThere'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
PublishedLook, we spend a lot of time around here talking about the ways San Francisco nickel-and-dimes its residents — parking…
Your Tax Dollars Already Paid for It: Free Chess and Poetry at SF Libraries This Week
PublishedHere's a radical concept: the government spending your money on something you can actually use and enjoy.
UC Berkeley Celebrates Earth Day the Old-Fashioned Way: Outside
PublishedIn 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
PublishedSan Francisco is doing that thing again where it throws a dozen incredible events at you on the same weekend and forces…
Free Nature Stencil Art Workshop: Your Tax Dollars Didn't Pay for This One
PublishedHere's something we don't get to say often enough: a free community event that doesn't come with a side of government…
Free Weekly Wellness Circle for Black Moms Launches in SF
PublishedHere'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)
PublishedIn 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
PublishedSan 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
PublishedHere'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
PublishedSan Francisco's Cherry Blossom Festival is back in Japantown for 2026, and this year the annual celebration is leveling…
Bernal Heights Hosts Earth Day Stroll 2026 — A Rare City Event That Doesn't Cost Taxpayers a Fortune
PublishedBernal Heights is gearing up for the Earth Day Stroll 2026, a community-driven celebration that proves you don't need a…
SOMA's Plant Swap Scene: Free Market Gardening at Its Finest
PublishedThere's something beautifully simple about a plant swap.
Ferry Building's 'Little Treasures' Market: A Fun Idea If You Can Afford It
PublishedThe Ferry Building is hosting a "Little Treasures" market aimed at kids and families, and on paper, it sounds like…
18 Reasons to Leave Your Apartment This Week
PublishedLook, we spend a lot of time around here talking about what's broken in San Francisco — the budget, the bureaucracy…
Free Your Mind (and Your Hamstrings) on Treasure Island
PublishedIf you're looking for a reason to actually visit Treasure Island that doesn't involve getting lost on the way to…