Alex Mak - Managing Editor
The Speakeasy is Back, Under the Streets of North Beach
Under the streets of North Beach, on the cusp of Chinatown, a Speakeasy has resurfaced. In a cavernous maze of vice and gin, populated by showgirls, jazz musicians, dirty politicians, rum runners, scallywags, and songbirds…while the doors only open to those with the right password. So naturally Stuart and I
Microdosing Mushrooms at the ‘Frida’ Ballet in SF
On a rainy Thursday night in San Francisco, I slapped on a sportscoat, drank 2 pints of Maui Waui IPA, and swallowed 1 g of dried, psychedelic mushrooms.
The 2025 SF Beer Passport is Here!
Step into a world of adventure with the San Francisco Beer Passport. There’s no better way to explore San Francisco than to literally drink it in. This passport is amazing! Each one contains 28 coupons to buy one beer, get a second beer FREE at 28 of the finest locally
The SF Standard’s Editor-in-Chief is Stepping Down
Julie Makinen, the editor-in-chief of the San Francisco Standard is leaving the paper effective April 12th. Makinen wrote on her twitter/X @Julie_Makinen, April 1st: “Some personal news: I’m stepping down from the @sfstandard, effective April 12, to devote time to my family, including my mom who is in hospice. I
Shen Yun To Turn 10 Iconic Bay Area Landmarks into Giant Billboards
April 1, 2024 – San Francisco is about to get a green makeover on many of its most iconic and historical landmarks. The theater company Shen Yun has bought out the facades and air rights on several San Francisco bridges, buildings, and even on some of its most popular residents.
Dozens of Whales Spotted ‘Synchronized Swimming’ in SF Bay
Dozens of Humpback whales are being spotted breaching simultaneously in the San Francisco Bay this morning, to surprise and joy of many onlookers.
Death, Art, and Ecosexuals at a Church in San Francisco
I really only like going to church in San Francisco. In other cities, the churches are probably full of priests, pastors, and prophets. But I’m rarely looking for that kind of performance. In San Francisco, you can get a nice sound bath at Grace Cathedral, Hunky Jesus and Foxy Mary
The 20+ HOUR STAR WARS MARATHON In SF
Alamo Drafthouse in the Mission will play all nine movies in The Skywalker Saga in one epic marathon at its San Francisco New Mission theater in honor of the 25th anniversary of THE PHANTOM MENACE.
SFMOMA & City College Stopped Suing Each Other Over Communist Mural
Personally, I think it should be made a permanent installation in Union Square so millions of people will see and visit it, as it is a priceless piece of San Francisco history.
