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Inside SF’s Magical Speakeasy Show at The Palace Theater
Inside a North Beach clock shop is an underground speakeasy and theater called Palace Theater. There, you’ll find SF’s best magic show, The Illusionist starring Kevin Blake. As you savor expertly crafted cocktails, prepare to be mesmerized by mind-bending illusions, featuring mind-reading and astonishing sleight of hand tricks that will

A Neighbor Tried to Erase This Queer Artist’s LGBTQ+ Murals
Editor’s Note: A “Painting Against Homophobia” rally is being held on Friday 10/20 at 1101 Valencia Street in support of J Manuel Carmona. It’s being hosted by Juanita More and features Persia, Honey Mahogany, Galería de la Raza, the GLBT Historical Society, and more. Find out all about it right

A night on the Town with a Pumpkin Named Jack
If you’re looking for ideas for what to do with your pumpkin this year, here is a guide to a well rounded, glowing time with your Jack.

Halloween Costume Etiquette this Year
Halloween costumes can be fun, creative, meaningful, and/or festive. Halloween costumes also come with some caveats and the notion that what we wear and what others wear is a two-way street.

Standing Up for Chickens: SF Attorney Takes Center Stage in Animal Rights Trial
By Sheila Koren Animal rights activists have been gathering in Santa Rosa this past month for a significant legal trial concerning the Right To Rescue mistreated animals. In this case it’s chickens and ducks from Petaluma factory farms. Two similar trials over the past year (in St. George, Utah and

Best Bay Area Events for 10/17-10/22
By Jerucifer, Arts & Events Editor Costumes aren’t just for kids – they’re a grown-up excuse to act out your wildest fantasies, even if it’s just for one night. So, embrace the Halloween spirit, and remember, it’s all about the hilariously spooky shenanigans! Here’s what I’m most excited about for the

We Wanna Send You to See Nora En Pure Presents: Purified!
Enter Below to Win a Pair of VIP Tix to Nora En Pure Presents: Purified! Nora En Pure brings the sounds of her world-renowned Purified label outdoors to the Midway Sunday, November 5! Join us as we welcome the Queen of Deep House to the Bay Area for

SF and Oakland Are About To Get Cameras That Automatically Ticket You For Speeding
This may come as a shock to absolutely no one, but San Francisco is an exorbitantly expensive place to live. It’s a place where you can get your car stolen and somehow still have to worry about the sadistic MTA giving your stolen car a parking ticket. It’s a silly