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Best Bay Area Events 1/16-1/22
Catch Sum 41 on their Final Tour! Sum 41 just announced their farewell tour—fittingly called Tour of The Setting Sum—which includes a stop at The Masonic on September 4th. Don’t miss our last chance to see the 2000s alt rock icons live! Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10am. I Need

This 25-Year-Old Arts Education Nonprofit Is Hosting A Swanky Gala
There are too many wonderful programs for young people in San Francisco to praise in just one sentence. 826 Valencia never ceases to provide, nor does the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus and its ever-expanding roster of programming, and who can forget about Salted Roots (nee Brown Girl Surf) or

Over 25,000 People Rallied for Palestine in San Francisco
On Sunday, January 14th, San Francisco saw the the sister rally for the National March on Washington for Gaza, which took place on Saturday, January 13th, in Washington DC, and reportedly drew over 400,000 people. The rally demanded an end to genocide and to the siege in Gaza. According to

Mavericks Just Saw 50-Foot Waves. One Video Caught It All.
Bay Area surfing is picky, powerful, and, at times, dangerous. There’s Ocean Beach, notorious for long paddle-outs and strong currents. There are even beginner surf breaks, though that classic cold bite in the water remains. But one NorCal swell is known world-wide for its towering waves. Mavericks, off of Pillar

Food Critic Keith Lee Gave The Bay a Bad Review After Hospitalization
Editor’s note: Since this article was writing, Keith Lee has addressed this “review” of The Bay on his TikTok and IG @keith_lee125 and reiterated his views. He also confirmed that he didn’t end up in the hospital from anything he ate from Chef Green in Oakland. We wanted to reiterate

Unmasking Creativity: Get to Know Cosplay Luminary Kristin Gallup
Meet Kristin Gallup, the creative force behind Sable and Sin, an Oakland small maker business that makes handmade clothing and goods perfect for special events, cosplay, LARPing and festival wear. From the juxtaposition of delicate lace with rugged leather to the intricacy of her whimsical yet functional designs, Kristin’s designs

Philz Coffee Moves Their Headquarters to Oakland
Philz Coffee is relocating its headquarters from San Francisco to Oakland. Previously situated in The Dog Patch neighborhood of San Francisco, The San Francisco Examiner has reported that Philz’s new headquarters will be situated at their roasting plant near The Coliseum in Oakland. Why the move? Philz CEO, Mahesh Sadarangani,

‘The Upside’ Mission Art Collective Offers Exhibit Space to Artists
Many local artists over the years have laser-cut, welded, painted, sawed, electrified, sculpted, and even papier-mâchéd pieces of art at The Upside.