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A24 Is Filming a Backrooms Movie — And San Jose's Weird Ottoman Store Is Along for the Ride
If you've spent any time on the internet in the last few years, you've probably stumbled across the Backrooms — that…
San Francisco's 'Motherland' and the Workers Who Keep It Running
There's something oddly refreshing about a tradesperson posting from a job site with nothing more than a grin emoji and…
Bay Area Residents Get Into the de Young and Legion of Honor Free Every Saturday
If you live in the Bay Area, you can walk into the de Young Museum and the Legion of Honor every single Saturday…
Last Stop Vintage Show: Where Your Wallet Goes to Die (But At Least It's Not Taxes)
There's something beautifully free-market about a vintage show.
Salesforce Park's Spring Fling Is Back — And Yes, Your Tax Dollars Helped Build That Rooftop
Salesforce Park is throwing its annual Spring Fling Rooftop Lawn Party, and honestly?
The Best Government Program Is One That Just Gets You Outside
Here's something we don't say often at The Dissent: a government program that actually makes sense.
UC Berkeley's 32‑Year‑Old Egg Hunt Proves Not Everything Has to Be Government‑Funded to Thrive
A Tradition That Keeps Delivering — No Taxpayer Bailout Required Sometimes the best community events are the ones that…
Oakland's Khmer New Year Festival Returns This Spring
Oakland's Cambodian community is gearing up for the 2026 Khmer New Year Festival.
SFMOMA Drops Admission to $15 — Is This What Accessible Culture Looks Like?
For a museum that normally charges $25 just to walk through the door — and $30 if you want to see a special exhibition…
A Free Easter Egg Hunt at Bayside Park
The "Sana G" Easter Egg Hunt at Bayside Park is exactly the kind of grassroots, community-driven event San Francisco…
The Mission Dolores Security Guard Who Greets Everyone
If you've spent any time around Mission Dolores lately, you've probably encountered that security guard — the one who…
San Quentin's Arts Programs Face the Chopping Block — But Is Anyone Asking the Right Questions?
San Quentin, the storied prison just across the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, is facing the potential loss of arts…
First Fridays at Workshop SF: DIY Culture Thrives When Government Gets Out of the Way
The Best Community Events Don't Need a City Grant If you're looking for proof that vibrant community culture doesn't…
Rush Hour Comedy Night Showcases SF's Black and Asian Comedians
Rush Hour Comedy Night, a showcase featuring some of SF's best Black and Asian comedians, is bringing the house down.
Need a Laugh This Easter Weekend? SF's Got You Covered — And It Won't Cost a Dime
In a city where a single cocktail can run you $22 and a one-bedroom apartment costs more than a mortgage payment in…
Dime Bag Cannabis Comedy: SF's Latest Attempt to Make Weed Culture a Personality
When Two Industries That Won't Stop Talking About Themselves Collide San Francisco's cannabis scene has a new trick…
North Beach First Fridays: The Art Crawl Worth Your Evening
Every first Friday of the month, North Beach transforms into a community event that actually works.
The Church of Ambrosia Wants to Expand Your Mind — Again
The Church of Ambrosia is back with its 6th Annual Spirituality and Beyond event, and whether you're a true believer or…
Friday Nights at OMCA Are Back — And They're Still One of the Bay's Best Free Hangs
Spring is officially here, and the Oakland Museum of California is kicking off its beloved Friday Nights series once…
North Beach's $1 Drink Fridays Are Back — And Your Wallet Will Thank You
The Free Market Delivers What City Subsidies Can't: Affordable Fun While San Francisco's bureaucrats spend millions…
Golden Gate Park Is Throwing a Free Happy Hour Concert — And Your Tax Dollars Aren't Picking Up the Tab
Here's something we don't get to say often enough: a fun public event that doesn't require a line item in the city…
David Sacks Wants a Refund From GrowSF. Good Luck With That.
Here's a fun little tale about what happens when political alliances shift faster than San Francisco's fog: tech…
SF Probation's New Van: Smart Outreach or Another Government Purchase We'll Forget About?
The San Francisco Probation Department has rolled out a shiny new mobile services van, designed to bring reentry…
Weed Meets Design: SF's Cannabis Art Scene Is Thriving While the Industry Burns Cash
When Branding Is the Best Part of the Business There's a new art show opening in San Francisco called Get to the Bag…