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How To Plan Your Escape From Alcatraz Swim
Fleeing the unescapable Alcatraz has been part of the collective consciousness since the prison island’s inauguration in 1939, up until today. Conquering the temperamental, frigid waters separating shackles from sweet freedom have been the fodder for movies, books, video games, and songs. However, is planning your escape from Alcatraz impossible?
What it’s Like Coming Out as Non-Binary in My Hometown
The lump in my throat grew bigger, the longer I kept my secret. I’ve come out once before, and really every time I’ve met someone new. Why is this any different? I moved away from Sonoma to live in San Francisco as soon as I could. I was 18, going
The Best Bay Area Events for 4/4-4/10
By Jerucifer, Arts & Events Editor I love free shit, and I’m sure you do too! We have some incredible giveaways going on, so you have a few chances to win some cool stuff! We’ve also got trivia, dance parties, & music theory classes! Basically something for everyone! Here’s what
Why Downtown SF’s Decline Feels Like Karma
It’s not a secret that San Francisco sacrificed nearly everything for tech. There were tax breaks for companies like Twitter in an attempt to “revitalize” the Tenderloin/Mid-Market area, but there was little local intervention when landlords increased rent prices to levels even six figure earners couldn’t afford in historically low
SF Drag Legend Heklina Found Dead in London
San Francisco-based drag performer Heklina, co-founder of SoMa drag club Oasis and star of numerous shows including Trannyshack (later called Mother), was found dead in London. The San Francisco Standard reports co-star and friend Peaches Christ found Heklina on the morning of April 3 where the artist was staying while
This Jazz And Blues Vocalist Makes Sure The Bay Area Gets Its Fill of Soul
The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol has always felt that jazz, and Black music in general, is misunderstood. She points out Black music in America is a music that grows from generation to generation without leaving its lineage behind. “If you ask 10 people what opera or classical music is, you will
San Francisco’s Downtown And Middle Earth Might Be Saved In The Same Way
On the first day of April — and not as a gag or trick — the San Francisco Chronicle’s editorial board gave readers a look of what might be to come for the Paris of the West. A budget deficit of $728 million, low transit use, and red tape mummifying
BART to Add Bars & Booze to All Commuter Trains
April 1st, 2023. BREAKING NEWS – Let’s get a beer on BART! It’s finally happening folks! BART plans on combating budget concerns by adding dining cars with full bars and a bartender to each commuter train. The ridership on BART has had a steep decline over the last few years with
