“I notice the texture of a block — who's been here thirty years, who just moved in.”
TikTok Ruined Pancakes on Mount Tam, and It's a Perfect Metaphor for Everything
PublishedFor years, the Mount Tam pancake breakfast was one of those quietly perfect Bay Area traditions — the kind of thing…
Laid Off? Hit the Trail Instead of the Job Boards (At Least on Mondays)
PublishedSan Francisco's tech layoffs aren't slowing down, and neither are the people affected by them.
How Does That Store Stay Open? SF's Most Gloriously Inexplicable Small Businesses
PublishedEvery San Franciscan has one. That store you walk past three times a week, never see a single customer inside, and…
A Box of 1981 Slides, a Thrift Store, and the Beautiful Mystery of Analog Memory
PublishedIn an age where your entire photo library lives on a server farm in Iowa and can be wiped with a forgotten password…
The City's Attic: Why SF's Forgotten Memorabilia Matters More Than You Think
PublishedThe City's Attic: Why SF's Forgotten Memorabilia Matters More Than You Think San Francisco has layers.
One Artist's Pastel Tribute to the Haight Reminds Us What's Worth Preserving
PublishedThere's something quietly radical about sitting in the bushes of Buena Vista Park with a set of pastels and drawing the…
Golden Gate Park's Best-Kept Secret: The Lakes You're Probably Walking Right Past
PublishedSan Francisco has a $14 billion annual budget, much of which gets swallowed by bureaucratic bloat and questionable…
A24 Is Filming a Backrooms Movie — And San Jose's Weird Ottoman Store Is Along for the Ride
PublishedIf 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
PublishedThere's something oddly refreshing about a tradesperson posting from a job site with nothing more than a grin emoji and…
Your Tax Dollars Already Paid for It — Now Go Enjoy Free Museum Saturdays
PublishedHere's something city government actually gets right for once: if you live in the Bay Area, you can walk into the de…
Oakland's Khmer New Year Festival Returns — A Reminder That Community Doesn't Need a Government Grant
PublishedCommunity Celebrations Done Right Oakland's Cambodian community is gearing up for the 2026 Khmer New Year Festival, and…
SFMOMA Drops Admission to $15 — Is This What Accessible Culture Looks Like?
PublishedFor a museum that normally charges $25 just to walk through the door — and $30 if you want to see a special exhibition…
The Mission Dolores Security Guard Who Proves You Don't Need a Government Program to Build Community
PublishedIf you've spent any time around Mission Dolores lately, you've probably encountered that security guard — the one who…
First Fridays at Workshop SF: DIY Culture Thrives When Government Gets Out of the Way
PublishedThe 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 Proves SF's Best Entertainment Doesn't Need a Government Grant
PublishedLaughs Without the Red Tape San Francisco's comedy scene continues to prove that the best things in this city come from…
Dime Bag Cannabis Comedy: SF's Latest Attempt to Make Weed Culture a Personality
PublishedWhen 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 That Proves Culture Doesn't Need a Government Grant
PublishedEvery first Friday of the month, North Beach transforms into something San Francisco desperately needs more of: a…
The Church of Ambrosia Wants to Expand Your Mind — Again
PublishedThe Church of Ambrosia is back with its 6th Annual Spirituality and Beyond event, and whether you're a true believer or…
Weed Meets Design: SF's Cannabis Art Scene Is Thriving While the Industry Burns Cash
PublishedWhen Branding Is the Best Part of the Business There's a new art show opening in San Francisco called Get to the Bag…
Los Coyotes Is Back, and the Mission Is Better for It
PublishedIf you've spent any real time in the Mission, you know the neighborhood's cultural backbone isn't City Hall programs or…
Block Fest Wants to Prove the Tenderloin Is More Than Headlines — And That's Worth Celebrating
PublishedThe Tenderloin doesn't get a lot of love in the press.
Brian McDonald's Art Holds a Mirror to Our Dopamine-Fried Brains
PublishedBrian McDonald's Art Holds a Mirror to Our Dopamine-Fried Brains In a city that practically mainlines stimulation —…
When SF's Private Club Scene Polices Itself, It Fails
PublishedSan Francisco has long prided itself on its vibrant nightlife and private social club culture — spaces that promise…
Redwood City's History Museum Gives You a Reason to Actually Show Up on a Friday
PublishedHere's something you don't hear often enough: a public institution doing something smart, accessible, and — wait for it…
SFMOMA Finally Gets the Memo: $25 Admission Was Keeping You Away
PublishedFor years, SFMOMA has been one of those cultural institutions that San Franciscans love to brag about but rarely…
Sadderday Night Fever: SF's Emo Dance Party Proves the Scene Never Died
PublishedYour Eyeliner. Your Skinny Jeans. Your Saturday Night. Somewhere between the housing crisis discourse and the latest…
Your Thursday Night Just Got an Upgrade: Inner Circle Takes Over White Rabbit
PublishedIf your Thursday nights have been looking a little too much like your couch, your cat, and a doom-scroll through city…
No Mic, No Problem: 16th & Mission's DIY Open Mic Is Peak San Francisco
PublishedWhen the community shows up, who needs equipment?
A Documentary About Doulas Is Premiering in the Bay — Here's Why You Should Care About Birth Freedom
Published"Doula Diaries," a new documentary exploring the world of birth doulas, is getting a premiere and panel discussion at…
San Francisco's Spring Arts Scene Proves the City Isn't Dead Yet
PublishedEvery few months, someone publishes another doom-and-gloom think piece about San Francisco being over.