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Rad Upcoming SF Events WUNDERFAIRE THU. 11/30 | 4:30PM @ PIER 28 A portion of this year’s proceeds will be donated to La Cocina. A night on the pier celebrating local crafters, artists, and designers. Enjoy 60+ independent vendors selling crafts, designs, and delectables for men, women, kids, homes, and

We all have ideas in our minds of what the Gold Rush years were like, and what blossomed from that. No doubt, our thoughts–and the actual history–involve a lot of alcohol. In fact, in 1852, San Francisco had 350 bar rooms, and in 1853, 537 places in the city were serving alcohol. Ever wondered what exactly San Franciscans were sipping on in the 1800s? If so, read on.

I’ve been a big fan of BFF.fm since they launched and have been a guest on a number of their shows. Then starting a few months ago Sonny Phono and I began recording our podcast Weird & Wonderful with Broke-Ass Stuart there. Because I love what they do, and as

Rad Upcoming SF Events DAY OF THE DEAD SAN FRANCISCO THU. 11/2 | 4:00PM @ THE MISSION Day of the Dead San Francisco is a community event that has been happening for over 30 years. There are many organizations and people that contribute to the richness of this event, The Mission really

This piece is featured in my new limited edition zine Slouching Towards Neverland: 20 Years of Writing About San Francisco. Find out how to get a hand signed copy right here. This originally appeared in my Broke-Ass City column for the SF Examiner. As I look out my window, I

Halloween is almost here. Dead leaves and cold gray days seem apropos at this time of year – but the blue skies and acrylic flowers here in California belie the true, sinister nature of this land — a place secret, sacred, and steeped in blood. Paranormal is the norm in

Rad Upcoming SF Events CONVERSATIONS WITH GAY ELDERS THU. 10/12 | 7:30PM @ ​YERBA BUENA CENTER FOR THE ARTS In collaboration with the San Francisco Public Library and the Contemporary Jewish Museum, YBCA is proud to host filmmaker David Weissman to share a segment of his project, Conversations with Gay

Rad Upcoming SF Events DANCE FOR DACA – SOLIDARITY FOR SANCTUARY THU. 9/28 | 9:00PM @ STARLINE SOCIAL CLUB Introducing Solidarity for Sanctuary Bay Area’s Dance for DACA: an event focused on providing a platform for all people to come and have a good time for a good cause. Come support with