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Best Bay Area Events 11.19-12.9
Dane Cook at The Masonic! Dane Cook is back with his Fresh New Flavor! Don’t miss the comedy trailblazer live at The Masonic in SF on November 21. Get your tickets here. Jury Duty by Vanessa Gil, Arts & Events Editor I have been a bit preoccupied this week as I

So You’re Moving to SF from NYC
San Francisco offers beautiful days, stunning natural beauty, and a vibrant nightlife scene, but it also has a homelessness epidemic, a weak bagel game, and a lack of 24-hour rail transit, while New York City has a more reliable MTA, more diverse food options, and a more vibrant nightlife scene.

Cable Cars In Danger Amid Budget Crisis
The proposed budget cut to SFMTA could save $33 million a year by suspending service on the last of the city’s cable car lines, which would save $63 million by reducing service frequency on busy bus and train lines, and $14 million by suspending cable car and historic streetcar service.

This San Francisco Restaurant Opens for Thanksgiving for the First Time in 116 Years
After 116 years in downtown San Francisco, John’s Grill is opening for Thanksgiving for the first time, offering a $95 prix fixe menu and hoping to contribute to the area’s revitalization.

Treasure Island’s ‘Doves/Bombs’ Art Show Tackles Conflict and Community
Doves/Bombs, a multimedia exhibition curated by Chad Abbley, Matt Gonzalez, and Shrey Purohit, will open on November 16th at Pelota Gallery on Treasure Island, exploring the tension between peace and conflict in a powerful message about conflicting ideals.

CJM to Close for One Year Citing Financial Difficulties
“The CJM’s sabbatical will allow for innovative ideation and experimentation, as well as exploration of new ways to reach wider audiences. This temporary closure will enable The Museum to thoroughly evaluate its financial framework and engage in intense planning and organizational assessment, with the clear goal of emerging as a more resilient organization.”

Best Bay Area Events 11/12-12/2
“Lights, Camera, Bitch, Smile!”by Vanessa Gil, Arts & Events Editor It’s time to make small, joyful moments for ourselves. The company of friends, snuggling with pets, eating your favorite meal. While the world is not in the best place, there’s still happy moments to exist in. Here’s what I’m

My Daniel Lurie Wishlist
Daniel Lurie, the Mayor-elect of San Francisco, has a lot of problems to solve, including reversing the Tenderloin policy, rolling back policies that punish city residents, and making city streets safer for cyclists and pedestrians.