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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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Aug 26, 2023
San Francisco Ferry Building guide 2024: What to eat and drink now
San Francisco Ferry Building guide 2024: What to eat and drink now
The Ferry Building offers many culinary delights from renowned artisans and chefs, all while enjoying breathtaking views of the bay.
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Apr 11
First time’s the charm at 2024 de Young Museum Gala
First time’s the charm at 2024 de Young Museum Gala
The annual soirée mixed San Francisco high society with outrageous nightlife fashion, making for a truly memorable evening.
Saul Sugarman
Apr 10
‘Dos Mujeres’ is a triumphant celebration of Latin culture at SF Ballet
‘Dos Mujeres’ is a triumphant celebration of Latin culture at SF Ballet
This wasn’t just a dance by a ballet company. It was a triumphant celebration of a culture that’s been underrepresented.
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Apr 9
‘Odd Salon’ serves up very San Francisco conversations over cocktails
‘Odd Salon’ serves up very San Francisco conversations over cocktails
The event series curates lectures that highlight strange-but-true stories from history, science, art, and adventure, live on stage.
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Apr 8
20 years in, ‘Bootie’ is still mixing tracks for ‘girls, gays, and theys’
20 years in, ‘Bootie’ is still mixing tracks for ‘girls, gays, and theys’
But straight men are welcome, too. Their April 6th party at Cat Club will celebrate “the best mashups in the world ever.”
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Apr 4
New ‘Blue Room’ mixes timeless cocktails with live music in Lower Nob Hill
New ‘Blue Room’ mixes timeless cocktails with live music in Lower Nob Hill
Sleek lines and colors that harken back to the Art Moderne movement of the 1930s and 40s. Stookey’s expansion is retro chic at its finest.
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Apr 3
Bring Your Own Big Wheel 2024: The best race in San Francisco
Bring Your Own Big Wheel 2024: The best race in San Francisco
The San Francisco tradition that probably rolled right under your radar.
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Apr 2
Photos from Hunky Jesus 2024
Photos from Hunky Jesus 2024
“Hunky Jesus” is not just a contest, but a statement — an assertion of individuality and freedom of expression in San Francisco.
Saul Sugarman
Apr 2
Hunky Jesus 2024 — Life in plastic IS fantastic
Hunky Jesus 2024 — Life in plastic IS fantastic
Dolores Park transformed into a spectacle of glitter, glamour, and celebration as the Sisters kicked off their Easter in San Francisco.
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Apr 1
Mrs. Roper’s romping revelry on San Francisco streets
Mrs. Roper’s romping revelry on San Francisco streets
Curly red wigs flowed through the Castro neighborhood Saturday, inspired by the character Mrs. Roper from the TV show “Three’s Company.”
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Mar 31
The twin peaks of Carol Doda’s career
The twin peaks of Carol Doda’s career
Discover the woman whose breasts redefined freedom of expression in SF and America. The documentary on Carol Doda now playing at the Roxie.
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Mar 29
Why I left the Tenderloin
Why I left the Tenderloin
The TL was like a toxic boyfriend I spent years making excuses for in San Francisco.
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Mar 28
A heart-shaped hole on Ocean Beach
A heart-shaped hole on Ocean Beach
At least it wasn’t a dick shaped hole, although that also would have worked for San Francisco. This was the “Hole Party.”
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Mar 26
They all said yes to the dress
They all said yes to the dress
With accessories from festive hats to flower crowns, San Francisco’s ‘Brides of March’ mobbed North Beach for their 26th year running.
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Mar 24
Start your spring in San Francisco with these great activities
Start your spring in San Francisco with these great activities
From blooming flowers in Golden Gate Park to lively events like the Cherry Blossom Festival, SF offers a great range springtime adventures.
Saul Sugarman
Mar 21
Born again: Iconic Starlite shimmers anew on top of the Beacon Grand
Born again: Iconic Starlite shimmers anew on top of the Beacon Grand
The revamped Starlite is dramatic, but elegant. SF bars are having a blessed resurgence, exuding personality, class, and great cocktails.
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Mar 20
SF I love you. Unrequitedly.
SF I love you. Unrequitedly.
Your subterranean nightlife is beautiful, as any road to ruin can be. Still I love you. You’re an affliction.
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Mar 19
Colleen Jones: Gliding through life with grace, grit, and amazing hair
Colleen Jones: Gliding through life with grace, grit, and amazing hair
With unmistakable white hair and a penchant for death-defying tricks, Jones is a force to be reckoned with in San Francisco’s roller scene.
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Mar 18
‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ dazzles and delights with SF Ballet
‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ dazzles and delights with SF Ballet
These dancers bring to life the mischievous antics of fairies and lovers in dazzling artistry; and the costumes are everything.
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Mar 15
How to spend St. Patrick’s Day in San Francisco
How to spend St. Patrick’s Day in San Francisco
Join the vibrant procession on Market Street or go to a rowdy San Francisco Irish pub. Here are seven ways to celebrate in green.
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Mar 14
Irving Penn exhibit at de Young is a time capsule of fashion and humanity
Irving Penn exhibit at de Young is a time capsule of fashion and humanity
The collection includes celebrity portraits, and depictions of workers with their tools, as well as abstract nudes and fashion studies.
Saul Sugarman
Mar 13
Community Music Center gala strikes the right chord with SF music lovers
Community Music Center gala strikes the right chord with SF music lovers
The annual soirée at the Palace Hotel celebrated the center’s rich history and commitment to music education and community engagement.
Saul Sugarman
Mar 11
Ring ring … Hello? ‘Sqream’ is a scream at SF Oasis
Ring ring … Hello? ‘Sqream’ is a scream at SF Oasis
I went in expecting a traditional stage show, but Oasis threw the whole party at me. This was my kind of immersive theater experience.
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Mar 6
Scented SF Symphony performance smells like success to me
Scented SF Symphony performance smells like success to me
A futuristic combination of light, sound, and scent left me somewhat hypnotized and spellbound.
Saul Sugarman
Mar 5
Remodeled Quince feels like a restaurant reborn in Jackson Square
Remodeled Quince feels like a restaurant reborn in Jackson Square
The three Michelin-starred restaurant has a stunning new bar and lounge area that finally makes it more affordable.
Virginia Miller
Mar 4
Community Music Center’s reopening hits all the right notes
Community Music Center’s reopening hits all the right notes
The return of the SF nonprofit’s main location after a 2-year renovation felt good, with folks turning out in full to see the updated digs.
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Mar 3
Madonna says San Francisco ‘looked like heaven to me’
Madonna says San Francisco ‘looked like heaven to me’
Her Celebration tour covers four decades of Madonna’s career, and she waxed nostalgic at Chase Center about her first trip to SF in the 70s
Saul Sugarman
Feb 29
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