San Francisco

The Dark Arts, Leather, & Circus in Oakland
Inside was a crowd reminiscent of Death Guild crossed with the Folsom Street Fair, people were friendly and familiar with one another, it had the atmosphere of a kinky cosplay event or intimate gathering at one of Kink.com’s Armory parties, back when those existed. Everyone was interesting to look at, and chat with, clad in different cuts of leather, metal, and masks.

San Francisco Got Its Groove Back, The Cultural BOOM Feels Real
Fashion Shows, Night Markets, Food Festivals, Live Music & More centered around a beloved Bay Area institution.

Plans Submitted for Another SF Skyline-Altering Skyscraper
Who would like another shiny skyscraper offsetting San Francisco’s skyline? Apparently, project developer Crescent Heights does. The Florida-based company’s plans for a 65-story skyscraper feel like another ploy to fleece profit from San Francisco. If built to specs, 10 South Van Ness would be the city’s fifth-tallest building. Here’s

The KQED & Noise Pop Festival Looks Awesome
When two wonderful SF institutions get together to throw a block party it’s a great reason to get excited. KQED has teamed up with Noise Pop and is blocking off the streets in front of its storied SF headquarters and opening up its doors for an all-day, live music-infused, street

San Francisco Amazon Warehouse Workers Unite, Join Teamsters
More than a hundred Amazon employees at San Francisco warehouse #DCK6 formed a Union this morning, represented by the Teamsters. Underpaid warehouse workers fed up with unsafe conditions demanded that Amazon recognize the coalition in a “March on the Boss” early today. The worker-led initiative echoes many similar movements happening

Mill Valley Film Festival 2024: Must-Watch Films Revealed
The 47th edition of the Mill Valley Film Festival will feature a diverse lineup of films, including documentaries, biopics, and dramas, as well as a tribute to actor Jude Law, and a documentary on the struggles of right-wing activists in Hungary.

INDECLINE: A Rare Series of SF Events Highlighting Street Art and Activism
Where street art meets pranks and political commentary, you’ll find a group of anarchist artists called INDECLINE, responsible for some of the best guerrilla street art and political pranks you’ve ever seen. This October, you’ll have the opportunity to meet and connect with this anonymous art collective at a series

Best Bay Area Events 10/1-10/21
Two Nights With The Sisters of Mercy Goth rock legends The Sisters of Mercy are coming to San Francisco for two nights next week—October 8th at the Fillmore, and October 9th at The Masonic. Get your tickets here now! The Universe Knows Best by Vanessa Gil, Arts & Events Editor This past weekend