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What to Wear to Folsom Street Fair
Now that Burning Man has come to its epic conclusion, it’s time for San Francisco to pivot and shift its focus to our next annual outdoor event. But the question for many first timers is what to wear to Folsom Street Fair? Late September is traditionally the time for Folsom
Best Bay Area Events for 9/19-9/25
Catch the Last Notes of Summer with Summer of Music! After 13 weeks, the Summer of Music is coming to a close with just two more weekends of free music around the city. Noise Pop and Civic Joy Fund’s free concert series has brought 500+ performances in 8 neighborhoods to
SF Artists Challenge “Doom Loop” Narrative by Spotlighting Their Creative Spaces
ArtSpan’s annual SF Open Studios offers residents and tourists the free opportunity to engage directly with local artists by visiting their studio spaces. Visitors can expect to learn more about each creator’s work and process, and have the opportunity to purchase work directly.
Artist All-Call to Beautify Hayward with 2 Public Murals
It’s not every day that you stumble upon an artist all-call for a city project. Hayward is welcoming artist applications for the creation of two murals which will soon become the home of the Stack Youth and Family Center (The Stack Center). Phase 1 of the project will be started
Oakland Theater Project Brings Blood & Corpses to The Stage
A clown pulls himself through a pile of corpses. He’s just escaped the gallows by offering his janitorial services. It’s his lucky day? Welcome to Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus at The Oakland Theater Project. Blood, corpses, disgruntled maids and a very healthy dose of camp await you. Oh!
Here’s A Love Letter to Secret Garden’s Decadent Dishes
PHOTOS AND WORDS BY ANDY SAMWICK It’s no secret one of the most charming dining destinations is where lots of San Francisco magic has been made as of late. The food magicians behind Secret Garden have been popping up at Stable Cafe since April. Stable has been the launchpad for
Takashi Murakami Brings his Monsters to SF
Murakami is perhaps Japan’s most famous artist, he blends traditional Japanese themes and techniques with contemporary visions, colors, and culture. His work spans fashion, consumer products, and curation, along with film and entertainment. There is a touch of Warhol’s pop, Goya’s nightmares, Hokusai’s tradition, and Mizuki’s manga in his
The “Avg. Couples” from Bay Area Cities According to Ai
Think of what the “average couple” from San Francisco looks like. Go ahead and close your eyes, dream it up. Is it an actual couple you know who lives there perhaps? Is it a combination of famous faces you identify with the city? A newscaster and a famous athlete? Maybe