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Lighting Up North Beach: Those Guys Present Films With Friends
On the third Wednesday of every month this year, from June through November, Those Guys transform North Beach into the scene of a film festival. Bars, cafes, alleyways, and other sites become screening rooms, for the kinds of films you probably never saw before. Indie productions, experimental ones, old cartoons,

How To Lose at Bocce Ball (but really win)
On a sunny day at the Joe DiMaggio Bocce Ball courts in North Beach, Stuart and I decided to try our hand at the classic Italian game known as Bocce Volo.

Sylvester: The (Un)sung Icon of 70’s San Francisco
Before Sylvester (whom we’ll rotate between using they/him/Sylvester as the late artist would do) made their splash and ultimate legacy in the LGBTQ community (then in San Francisco, then the world), he was born into a sizable, and supportive family in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles. Surrounded by the

Did You Know August is National Black Business Month?
By now you should already know that many of your favorite inventions have been made by Black people. You’re also, probably, well aware that some of your favorite brands are Black-owned (The Lip Bar, Fenti, BET, FUBU, Telfar, West Elm, Salamander Hotels and Resorts, etc.) – we even shared a

Best Bay Area Events for 8/8-8/14
By Jerucifer, Arts & Events Editor The weather could not be more perfect for getting out of the house right now, especially with so many amazing things going on! If you find me at an event, please say hi! Always love to hear from our readers. Here’s what I’m most

We Wanna Send You to Lion Babe!
Win a pair of tix to Outside Lands Night Show: Lion Babe on 8/12/23 at Public Works! LION BABE is a New York-bred funk and soul duo composed of multidisciplinary artist Jillian Hervey and producer/DJ Lucas Goodman, (also known as Astro Raw). The pair are known for their unique

We Wanna Send You to See VNSSA!
Win a pair of tix to Outside Lands Night Show: VNSSA + Nala + Martyn Bootyspoon on 8/11/23 at Public Works! VNSSA has always had a passion for music, even as a child. The Newport Beach native now calls Los Angeles home and has immersed herself into the local