The East Bay has taken a spanking this summer with abnormally high temperatures and smoky air you can chew on like a snack. But those punishing daytime rays make for beautiful summer nights, nights that will quickly disappear. So grab your vaccinated peeps and hit up some trippy outdoor bars

The season of ticket giveaways and big concerts is back! We’re celebrating the reopening of one of our favorite Bay Area music venues, Oakland’s Fox Theater by partnering with them to give away two pairs of FREE tickets to each of five upcoming shows. We’ll be posting these giveaways over

  You hear people talk about “the stars aligning” like it’s some kind of magical rare event. But if you hang out at the Punch Line SF enough, the stars will align pretty regularly – the Comedy All-Stars, that is 😉 This weekend, you have four chances to check out

We want to send you and a pal to party it up at Public Works! In two weeks, on Saturday, 9/11,  LA-based duo Classixx will be in the DJ booth, spinning their personal brand of exuberant dance music. Don’t miss out on your chance to win a free pair of

It’s official, folks – Oakland’s historic Fox Theater is back in action, and they’ve got a Fall calendar packed full of incredible acts. We’re celebrating the reopening of one of our favorite Bay Area music venues by partnering with them to give away two pairs of FREE tickets to each

September brings ‘Fabulosa’ change to a staple San Francisco bookstore Dog Eared Books on Castro Street struggled through the pandemic and nearly went under. But by the grace of generous donors, PPP loans and some good old fashioned staff grit, the store lives on, though it will be taking on

I was walking down Divisadero, back to work at Josey Baker where I shuttle bread to and fro. It’s a good job for someone who wants to keep their head down and to themselves. You see, I’ve been pretty overwhelmed with the existential weight of all the God-awful crap around

Every Tuesday our subscribers get this awesome roundup in their inboxes. You should sign up right here to make sure you never miss a thing. Don’t let The City’s silvery Fog-ust season get you down – the summer is still in high gear, with plenty of chances to make your own