Bunny McFadden
Treasure Island’s ‘Doves/Bombs’ Art Show Tackles Conflict and Community
Doves/Bombs, a multimedia exhibition curated by Chad Abbley, Matt Gonzalez, and Shrey Purohit, will open on November 16th at Pelota Gallery on Treasure Island, exploring the tension between peace and conflict in a powerful message about conflicting ideals.
Why so Many Churches? The Weirdest Places of “Worship” in the Bay Area
The Bay Area is home to a variety of churches, including those that incorporate jazz into worship, use hallucinogenic drugs in their services, and offer unusual spiritual powers, all in order to provide community and perks from Uncle Sam.
This New Literary Magazine is a Gift to the People of San Francisco
I’ve got some awesome news! We received a grant from the Civic Joy Fund to put out a literary magazine celebrating SF and acting to counter the stupid “Doom Loop” narrative. It’s a gift to the people of San Francisco. And after months of working on this project it’s now available
Books Not Bans is Sending Banned Books Where They’re Needed Most
Books Not Bans, a local organization, is making a nationwide impact by sending books, including queer and banned titles, to places where people don’t have access to them, and is planning a book giveaway party in Birmingham, Alabama.
You Can’t be Buried in SF and Other Things to Think About When You Die
We don’t bury people in San Francisco (any more). So where are the dead interred in the Bay Area? And why is Oakland’s Chapel of the Chimes Columbarium so goddamn beautiful? Content note: We might make some dark jokes in this piece. All due respect to the dead. Why Can’t
Is Your Street Safe and Walkable? Here’s How to Audit It
San Francisco is addressing pedestrian safety concerns by implementing Slow Streets, partnering with nonprofits, and encouraging citizens to conduct walk audits to advocate for safe streets.
King Tides Are Coming and May Flood the Bay Area
A few times a year, the tides get higher. The Winter 2024 King Tides are around the corner, and they might just be the biggest yet. When Are King Tides Coming? Because of climate change and the fact that we live next to a helluva lot of water, the Bay
Will Clancy’s Pumpkin Patch Survive in San Francisco?
Clancy’s, San Francisco’s only pumpkin patch, is at risk of being sold to developers due to the city’s budget shortfall, but it remains a beloved treasure and a popular destination for Halloween carving.
The Bay’s Stench Was Once Called “East Bay Perfume”
The San Francisco Bay has come a long way from the pungent odors of human-caused rot that earned it the nickname “East Bay Perfume”, but the potential for environmental crisis remains due to the ongoing lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency.