San Francisco

The Amazing Catcalls I’ve Heard in San Francisco
Offensive and off-putting, catcalls are oftentimes a daily part of a woman’s existence. Especially younger women like myself. What gives men the idea that this is something they should do to try to seduce a woman I don’t know. It must work for some of them sometimes, or maybe they like the reaction they get (maybe they get off to the disgust, anger, or freaked-out grimace of the pursued woman)…I’ve never stopped to ask my cat callers, and I don’t think I ever will.

How To Not Get Raped at the Gym (and other lessons I’m learning as a Transwoman)
The gym is a complicated place for most transgender people. Thankfully, the one I belong to has been awesome throughout my transition. I started working out there a few months before going on hormones, wanting to get a jump on the muscle atrophy and weight gain estrogen so lovingly provides.

Super Bowl Protest: Tackle Homelessness
Mayor Ed Lee told homeless people they “have to leave” for the Super Bowl. Our response: “Hey Mayor Ed Lee, No Penalties for Poverty” We, the people of San Francisco, demand that Super Bowl City and Ed Lee pay and invest $5 million right now in housing – we could

This Week’s Events | San Francisco + New York
Rad Upcoming SF Events Shop Jams: Happy Hour / Session 001 THUR. 1/21 | 5:00PM @ FLEET WOOD Fleetwood’s 1st Happy Hour session of 2016 will feature live music with Jim Morose (of Night Shapes) and Rebecca Redman (of Watercolor Paintings / Drawing Water). 20% off storewide. Tarot reading. Donation

Brewers’ Picks for SF Beer Week 2016
It’s a magic time of year to eat well and drink beer. SF Beer week starts this Saturday January 23rd and runs until January 31st. So we asked a bunch of San Francisco brewers about the events they would not miss during San Francisco Beer Week and of course we

We’ve Got tickets to Ballyhoo! @ Bottom of the Hill!
A rock band with punk energy and pop reggae grooves, Baltimore’s BALLYHOO! are a fun, fan-loving powerhouse. These road dogs have tirelessly toured coast-to-coast taking their music to the people. Between the road and the studio, BALLYHOO! have crafted a sound distinctly their own; fresh, fun, and embodied by

We’ve got tickets to PussyRiot in Conversation with ZARINA ZABRISKY @ The Warfield!
Those in tune with social justice issues will be well-acquainted with Pussy Riot, the Russian feminist punk group that have become the subjects of global conversation following their outspoken protests of Putin’s regime. The subsequent jail time of members Nadya Tolokonnikova and Maria Alyokhina not only sparked an international dialogue about the

The Bywater: David Kinch’s Casual Homage to Nola
It’s only been two-days since it opened. Myriad Mercedes float pass on this busy strip of N. Santa Cruz Blvd. Naturally, there’s a line at the door long before the restaurant is open for the day; dressed down Los Gatonians speak among themselves about their delight in being able to