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Tequila, tastebuds, and tunes: A perfect day at BottleRock Napa Valley 2024
Tequila, tastebuds, and tunes: A perfect day at BottleRock Napa Valley 2024
Bradley Cooper, Stevie Nicks, and Megan Thee Stallion sparkle at Napa’s vibrant festival, blending top performances with gourmet delights.
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May 29
This immersive ‘Buffy’ prom slays
This immersive ‘Buffy’ prom slays
Whether you’re a die-hard fan or newcomer to Buffy The Vampire Slayer, this adventure promises an unforgettable night. Now at the Mint.
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May 28
Scenes from Carnaval San Francisco 2024
Scenes from Carnaval San Francisco 2024
San Francisco streets came alive with the sounds of samba, salsa, and cumbia, each beat telling a story of heritage and communal pride.
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May 27
How Weird Street Faire to return in September
How Weird Street Faire to return in September
San Francisco’s annual outdoor celebration was postponed due to a heavy late-season storm that hit the Bay Area.
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May 27
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Aug 26, 2023
San Francisco’s oldest restaurant: Tadich Grill
San Francisco’s oldest restaurant: Tadich Grill
Known for its rich history and timeless charm, Tadich Grill offers a classic experience that harkens to an earlier era in San Francisco.
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May 26
A summer of music in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bandshell
A summer of music in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bandshell
The diverse lineup of free concerts promises something for everyone in San Francisco. Here are our picks.
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May 23
This quartet gave us all the Bridgerton we needed at the Palace Hotel
This quartet gave us all the Bridgerton we needed at the Palace Hotel
Vitamin String Quartet returned to San Francisco for its latest popular songs on classical instruments. Hosted by Festival Napa Valley.
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May 22
Why I love Bay to Breakers now and always
Why I love Bay to Breakers now and always
It’s not my conventional running style, but then again the Bay to Breakers is not your conventional running race.
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May 20
Scenes from Bay to Breakers 2024
Scenes from Bay to Breakers 2024
From the Embarcadero to Ocean Beach, the streets of San Francisco came alive with creativity, humor, and community.
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May 20
San Francisco’s oldest footrace: Bay to Breakers
San Francisco’s oldest footrace: Bay to Breakers
The race is known for its party-like atmosphere, with live music, street performances, and spontaneous celebrations along the route.
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May 16
Review: ‘The Spring’ is a love letter to San Francisco in serial thriller form
Review: ‘The Spring’ is a love letter to San Francisco in serial thriller form
Each chapter of this murder mystery highlights facts about SF, such as distinctions of our private high schools or best spots for a burger.
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May 14
How I felt as the only man in a dress at the Kentucky Derby
How I felt as the only man in a dress at the Kentucky Derby
Coming from San Francisco, the stares and comments only fueled my sense of pride in breaking the mold at this historic event.
Saul Sugarman
May 13
San Francisco is heating up — Here’s what’s happening in May 2024
San Francisco is heating up — Here’s what’s happening in May 2024
Whether you’re a foodie, an art lover, a fitness enthusiast, or just looking for a good time, San Francisco has something special for you.
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May 12
‘Your Fat Friend’ shines a light on anti-fat bias
‘Your Fat Friend’ shines a light on anti-fat bias
The film challenges perceptions of fatness while highlighting the personal struggles and triumphs of Aubrey Gordon. At The Roxie on May 14.
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May 9
Where to brunch on Mother’s Day 2024 in San Francisco
Where to brunch on Mother’s Day 2024 in San Francisco
With SF’s diverse culinary scene and stunning views, there’s no shortage of fantastic brunch spots to treat mom. Here are 10 restaurants.
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May 8
The muchness of ‘Art Bash’
The muchness of ‘Art Bash’
The annual gala at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art combines drag, dance, art, and fashion like nothing I’ve seen in SF.
Saul Sugarman
May 6
San Francisco’s oldest movie theater: The Roxie
San Francisco’s oldest movie theater: The Roxie
The art house cinema screens a diverse range of independent, foreign, and cult films, operating since 1909.
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May 2
North Beach soirée served up the San Francisco style I’ve been missing
North Beach soirée served up the San Francisco style I’ve been missing
The boho-chic party at Savoy Tivoli celebrated two decades of Marcia Gagliardi — San Francisco’s aficionado in food, cocktails, and travel.
Saul Sugarman
May 1
From sci-fi to reality: ‘Eternal You’ shows AI’s impact on death and grief
From sci-fi to reality: ‘Eternal You’ shows AI’s impact on death and grief
The haunting documentary at SF Film Festival shows programmers’ attempts to revisit our dead loved ones.
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Apr 30
Thousands bid adieu to legacy BART trains
Thousands bid adieu to legacy BART trains
Many gathered en masse to ride from MacArthur station to Fremont on the last public run on the last of the legacy BART cars.
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Apr 29
What’s shopping like now in downtown San Francisco?
What’s shopping like now in downtown San Francisco?
People tell me San Francisco is dead, and it definitely needs a lifeline right now.
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Apr 26
SF Symphony helped me enjoy ‘Lord of the Rings’
SF Symphony helped me enjoy ‘Lord of the Rings’
Set against live music, the high-fantasy aspects of a wildly successful franchise are finally palatable for this cynic.
Saul Sugarman
Apr 24
SF LGBT Center’s annual gala radiates resilience
SF LGBT Center’s annual gala radiates resilience
The soirée on 4/20 raised $360,000; Hosted by Sister Roma and Honey Mahogany with an after party setlist by Juanita More.
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Apr 22
The Stud queer bar reopens in San Francisco
The Stud queer bar reopens in San Francisco
San Francisco’s historic queer bar finds a new home after four years.
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Apr 21
420 was definitely not canceled in San Francisco
420 was definitely not canceled in San Francisco
Hippie Hill was still thick with the smoke of countless joints despite organizers snuffing out the official festivities.
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Apr 21
‘Mere Mortals’ changed how I see and experience ballet
‘Mere Mortals’ changed how I see and experience ballet
Part nightclub show, part contortion act. The provocative spectacle by the San Francisco Ballet puts both feet firmly in the modern era.
Saul Sugarman
Apr 19
Why I love San Francisco
Why I love San Francisco
From San Francisco came the blue jeans and the rainbow flag. From here came this idea of health care as a right, not a privilege.
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Apr 18
Hairspray is a 1960s cartoon come to life — now in San Francisco
Hairspray is a 1960s cartoon come to life — now in San Francisco
The campy musical still manages to tackle racism and body-shaming. The San Francisco tour is here one week only.
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Apr 17
San Francisco writers say ‘I’m Sorry’ at the Make Out Room
San Francisco writers say ‘I’m Sorry’ at the Make Out Room
The “Happy Endings” show features five local writers reading essays, poems, short stories and other words in response to a cheeky prompt.
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Apr 15
Photos from Bootie’s 20th Anniversary
Photos from Bootie’s 20th Anniversary
I loved that people came for good music and laughs, not to stand and pose, cruise, or get blackout drunk. The vibe was pure happiness.
Saul Sugarman
Apr 14
This 1960's drag murder mystery is a campy romp in the Mission
This 1960's drag murder mystery is a campy romp in the Mission
“Murder At Buck’s” has a rag-tag vibe, but seeing something this raw and unpolished is frankly a breath of fresh air. Now at Eclectic Box.
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Apr 12
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