SF Bay Area

15 Jun 2023

Places Like This Remind us Why Oakland is Called “The Town”

Editor’s note: As of September 9th, Rooz has shut down stating crime as a deciding factor. Read why this place was so special in our feature on them below. This past weekend, I saw and now understand why Oakland is called “The Town”, because places like Rooz Cafe exist. A

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15 Jun 2023

Drag Queen You Should Know: Per Sia

If Per Sia’s laughter could be bottled and prescribed to help raise your spirits it would fly off the shelves. I was a little giddy to go to meet Per Sia at the iconic El Rio in San Francisco. She is one of the originators of Drag Queen Story Hour

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15 Jun 2023

Rainbow Magic Shines in A.C.T.’s Fabulous Land of Oz

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) has done something marvelous. They’ve combined the excitement and sense of community that happens during Pride in San Francisco, along with a giant glitter bomb of childhood nostalgia and whimsy, mixed with Tony Award-winning creativity, that produced a new take on “The Wizard of Oz” that

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13 Jun 2023

It’s Time To Ban Self-Driving Cars In San Francisco

San Francisco is probably America’s most undriveable major city. This isn’t news to anyone who has ever found themselves behind the wheel here. There are streets in San Francisco that look like walls, enough traffic to turn a pacifist into a psychopath and cyclists who think they’re invincible. It’s a

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13 Jun 2023

Why The “Doom Loop” Isn’t Real.

Hey, I’m not sure if you know this, but Downtown San Francisco is struggling. I know, this is news that is entirely new. This isn’t a horse that has been beaten to death by every struggling media agency on the planet in a desperate attempt to get a few clicks

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12 Jun 2023

The Local Music Series Revitalizing the SF Music Scene and Businesses

San Francisco is once again hitting the high notes as its music scene experiences a much-anticipated revival with the launch of the Summer of Music concert series starting June 17th, 2-5pm. A collaboration between Noise Pop, the city’s renowned music promoter, and Civic Joy Fund, a newly-formed nonprofit organization, this massive citywide event aims to drive economic activity, support local businesses, and provide paid performance opportunities for talented Bay Area musicians and performers. 

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09 Jun 2023

SF’s Newest Mesmerizing Immersive Audiovisual Experience

San Francisco’s Exploratorium is debuting an immersive audiovisual art experience which showcases the beauty of the animal kingdom and advocates for global preservation. While The Great Animal Orchestra is a limited-capacity experience, it’s open all summer starting June 10th through October 15th. You gotta grab a ticket to see this

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09 Jun 2023

Iconic Drag Performer You Should Know: Donna Personna

Donna Personna, drag queen, artist, actress and transgender activist, is dancing in sequins everywhere you look these days. Sales Force Park will be featuring her and Banda Sin Nombre in a show one June 17th. She was recently stunning the crowd at SF Moma meanwhile her film Donna (directed by

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