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Pier 23 Cafe is The Perfect Place to Awkwardly Dance With Tourists
Things can get weird at Pier 23. It sometimes seems like all the forces in the universe collide there causing a perfect storm of what San Francisco should be like to those outside looking in. It’s a seafood joint, on the Embarcadero, with live music, a full bar, plenty of

Best Bay Area Events for 11/7-11/13
Nonprofit Value Culture is Keeping the Spirit of SF Alive! Value Culture is an SF based non-profit that gets you and wants you to know them. They remove barriers to arts, culture, and philanthropy. This Sunday check out their free Golden Gate Park Food Drive Concert with Reggae Great Pato Banton, next

Get Ready For The Traffic From Hell As APEC Comes To SF
Heads up! If you’re going to be in San Francisco from November 14th to 18th, you’re in for some major traffic disruptions, thanks to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. Here’s the info on the road closures. First off, Interstate 80, a lifeline for Bay Area commuters, will be closed

SF Leaders Working To Make Homelessness Invisible To APEC Attendees
San Francisco is facing a tricky situation as it prepares to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, the city’s biggest international event since 1945. On one hand, they’re rolling out the red carpet for foreign leaders, CEOs, and a horde of journalists. On the other, they’re dealing with a

California’s Bizarre Thanksgiving History
BY DAVID COPPIN LANEGAN David Coppin Lanegan (@willybillybilliam, @wavesons.band) is a writer and musician. Find his SubStack Jawbone here, and his band Wavesons’ music here. Thanksgiving has been an official holiday in the United States since 1863 when, in the midst of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln declared the last Thursday in

Why San Francisco Politics Matter After All That
There’s a tense air in San Francisco. The city is readying for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) — a major international conference hosting President Joe Biden and General Secretary Xi Jinping alike — and erupting in demonstrations against the evolving humanitarian crisis in Gaza, raised to a fever pitch by

Explore “Illuminations”: The Plenary’s Showcase at The Foundry in SF
On October 26th The Plenary, co. opened its doors one last time at Foundry SF for its show Illuminations. Everyone and anyone was invited into this inclusive space for a night of conversations about art, science and social issues. This show was the first major showcase in the city for