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Go Outside: SF's Got a Stacked Events Week and Zero Excuses
PublishedLook, we spend a lot of time in this space talking about what's broken in San Francisco — the budget bloat, the…
Bay to Breakers Is Back, Baby — And Yes, You Should Actually Run It This Year
PublishedThere's a particular kind of San Francisco magic that only happens once a year: thousands of people in absurd costumes…
Finally, a Government-Free Stimulus Package: Booze and Art at The Knockout
PublishedIf you're tired of the city spending your tax dollars on programs that somehow never quite deliver results, here's an…
Free Beer Shuttle? South Side Beer Ride Is the Transit SF Actually Deserves
PublishedFree Beer Shuttle? South Side Beer Ride Is the Transit SF Actually Deserves While Muni debates how to spend its next…
Comedy and Hot Dogs: The Pairing Nobody Asked For (But We Definitely Need)
PublishedLook, San Francisco has no shortage of quirky event concepts.
Your Week in SF: Mother's Day Blooms, Carnaval Kicks Off, and Students Hit the Runway
PublishedLook, we spend a lot of time around here telling you what the city is doing wrong.
Hayley Williams Hits SF Sunday — And Someone's Got a Spare Ticket at Face Value
PublishedIn a city where concert tickets regularly get scalped at 3x markup before the artist even finishes soundcheck, here's a…
Golden Gate Park Is Giving Away Free Stuff — Yes, Actually Free
PublishedIn a city where a one-bedroom apartment costs more than a semester of college and a burrito somehow runs you $18, it's…
Free Fitness That Doesn't Cost Taxpayers a Dime? Yerba Buena's Dance Series Is How Public Spaces Should Work
PublishedHere's something you don't hear us say often: a free public program that actually makes sense.
SF Zoo's Free Admission Day: Your Tax Dollars Already Paid for It, So You Might as Well Go
PublishedThe San Francisco Zoo is opening its gates for a free admission day, and honestly, this is one of those rare moments…
Your Guide to Not Spending a Dime (or Close to It) in SF This Summer
PublishedHere's a radical concept for a city where a studio apartment costs more than a mortgage in most of America: you can…
Cinco de Mayo Comedy Festival Brings Laughs and Happy Hour to SF
PublishedLook, San Francisco knows how to throw a party — and combining Cinco de Mayo with a comedy festival and all-night happy…
World Cup Is Coming and Nobody Cares — Except Maybe the Australians
PublishedThe 2026 FIFA World Cup is supposed to be a once-in-a-generation economic windfall for the Bay Area.
Free Arcade Games and No Cover? The Detour Is Doing First Tuesdays Right
PublishedIn a city where a single cocktail can run you $18 and "fun" often comes with a ticketing fee, a processing fee, and a…
Free Tacos and Tunes: SF Does Cinco de Mayo Right
PublishedHere's something San Francisco actually gets right: a free lunchtime concert with food trucks for Cinco de Mayo.
City Hall Opens Its Doors to 40+ Local Artists — And That's Actually a Good Use of the Building
PublishedHere's a novel concept: San Francisco's City Hall being used for something productive.
Fort Mason Is About to Smell Really, Really Good
PublishedFile this under "things you didn't know San Francisco needed but actually kind of does." Scentfest SF is rolling into…
Your Monday Night Excuse to Leave the Apartment: SF's Best Free-ish Nightlife
PublishedLook, we get it. Monday nights in San Francisco can feel like a black hole of leftover meal prep and doomscrolling…
Kesha Played a Secret Set at Presidio Tunnel Tops and Half of SF Is Mad They Missed It
PublishedFriday night at Presidio Tunnel Tops, one of the most gorgeous outdoor spots in the city, Kesha showed up for a…
Free Laughs in Hayes Valley: Because At Least Something in SF Should Be Free
PublishedIn a city where a one-bedroom apartment costs more than a mortgage in most of America and a burrito somehow runs you…
Finally, a Government-Free Zone: Real Housewives Watch Party Meets Bingo Night
PublishedLook, we spend a lot of time on this site talking about runaway budgets, crumbling infrastructure, and city supervisors…
Free Karaoke and Happy Hour: Question Mark Tavern's First Sunday Tradition
PublishedHere's something that won't cost you a dime — which, in a city where a cocktail regularly clears $18, feels almost…
Free Reggae Sundays Return to Golden Gate Park — Your Tax Dollars Not Required
PublishedHere's something city government didn't have to spend a dime on to make happen: free reggae in Golden Gate Park.
Free Shoes, Free Run, Zero Excuses: Forever Forward Run Club Takes Over Lake Chabot
PublishedHere's something refreshing: a community event that costs you absolutely nothing and asks for nothing in return except…
Salesforce Park Turns Math Into an Adventure — And It's Actually Free
PublishedHere's something you don't hear every day: a free, family-friendly event in San Francisco that doesn't involve a $45…
The Castro's Monthly Block Party Proves the Best Things in SF Aren't Government-Run
PublishedEvery first Sunday of the month, a stretch of Noe Street in the Castro transforms into something San Francisco…
The SF Tea Festival Returns to the Ferry Building — And It's Worth the Trip
PublishedMark your calendars: the SF Tea Festival is back at the Ferry Building on May 2-3, 2026, and if you've never been, this…
The Only Debate Worth Having: Prince vs. Michael Jackson Hits NoPa
PublishedForget ranked-choice voting — NoPa is hosting the only head-to-head matchup that actually matters: Prince vs.
Free Comedy Night Alert: HellaSecret Brings Desi Laughs to SF
PublishedLook, we spend a lot of time around here talking about how San Francisco wastes your money.
Chris Lake Takes Over Pier 48 — Because SF's Waterfront Should Be a Dance Floor, Apparently
PublishedElectronic music heavyweight Chris Lake is bringing his brand of infectious tech-house to Pier 48 this weekend, and if…