When you cross over into the Temporary Autonomous Zone that is Burning Man, you’re in another reality. For a week you’re unencumbered by any of the stuff that eats away at the joy of living, like bills, alarm clocks, money, bosses, exams, parking tickets, dress codes. It’s very liberating. And

Folsom Street Events’ annual Folsom Street Fair presents a consistently exciting line-up of musicians and DJs. The nonprofit event producers have stepped up to showcase some of the most stellar music from synth pop and electronica to indie and house. Folsom Street Fair presents a tour de force of live acts that will appeal to its queer audience, pairing alternative music with alternative sexualities. This year’s main stage headliners are Ladyhawke and Missing Persons

We always refer to San Francisco as Neverland. But as more and more Peters and Wendys and Lost Boys and Tinker Bells are pushed out of the city, I wonder if we can continue with this fantasy.

This past weekend Fat Wreck Chords put on a 25 year anniversary concert and celebration. Closing down the street next to Thee Parkside for 2 days of punk music.

It’s been a little while since I last updated you on the campaign trail. I know you probably see the semi-clever “please donate” things I post ever coupled days (now that I mention it, please donate), but I haven’t had a chance to fill you in on the nitty gritty

Rad Upcoming SF Events Drink Steam with Ricky Watts THU. 08/20 | 6:00PM @ ZEITGEIST Bay Area native Ricky Watts has a unique style of colorful and abstract patterns weaving intricately together. See the art come to life before your eyes in an intimate live-painting session. ADMISSION: FREE REVOLUTIONS: DJ George

Souls of San Francisco: Andrea Garcia Hey there, I’m Dijon, creator of Souls of San Francisco. Some of you may be familiar with the project already. For those that aren’t, it’s a storytelling project in the city featuring photographs and short interviews with SF’s finest. Recently while walking the streets of