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04 Oct 2023

The Mint Karaoke Lounge is Pure Magic

There are few things in life better than seeing a 300-pound drag queen sing “(You Make Me Feel like) A Natural Woman.” I mean really singing it, with all her guts and all her might and feeling every single word. It’s the kind of thing that makes you sit back

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26 Sep 2023

Trad’r Sam, Country’s Oldest Tiki Bar, Has Closed Down Indefinitely

Most Recent Update: Apparently, a pretty nasty family feud has caused the closure, Caleb Pershan at the Chronicle reports. But according to owner John Munguia, it should be reopening in a few weeks after some renovations. Fingers crossed. Update: A former employee wrote in saying “a reliable source within the

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02 Dec 2024

The 90s Are Back! We Have Color Changing Shirts!

As 2024 winds down, we’re reflecting on another incredible year of sharing the stories, art, culture, and nightlife that make the Bay Area so unique. BrokeAssStuart.com wouldn’t be what it is without you—our community of readers, supporters, and believers in independent media. This year, instead of asking you to join Patreon

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13 Sep 2023

San Francisco to Name Street After Emperor Norton

While San Francisco doesn’t have the Beastie Boys, we do have Emperor Norton! On Sunday, September 17th, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. there will be a celebration honoring the official naming of Emperor Norton Place. It’s all going down at the Northwest corner of Montgomery and Commercial Streets. For

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06 Sep 2023

California Declares Nation’s First Transgender History Month

Damn it feels good to be a Californian. While states all over the country have passed a record number of anti-transgender laws this year, California is set to once again be the progressive leader in Unite States by celebrating Transgender History Month. At noon on Wednesday, September 6th, State Assemblymember

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30 Aug 2023

San Francisco Group Wants to Make Mid-Market a ‘World-Class’ Arts Hub

In the 21 years I’ve been in San Francisco, Mid-Market – the stretch of Market Street running from 5th Street to Van Ness Avenue – has always been run down. But apparently it’s been like that for a lot longer than my tenure here. Starting in the 1960s, the construction

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16 Aug 2023

An “Adult Toy” Shaped Like Coit Tower? Yes Really.

Since so many people are saying “screw San Francisco” these days, we figured we’d help them do it.

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19 Jul 2023

The East Bay Beer Passport is Here!

Step into a world of adventure with the 2023-2024 East Bay Beer Passport! There’s no better way to explore the East Bay than to literally drink it in. Each passport contains 27 coupons to buy one beer, get a second beer FREE at 27 of the finest locally owned breweries,

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12 Jul 2023

Anchor Brewing is Shutting Down

Ugh…this one hurts. After 127 years, San Francisco’s most famous brewery is closing down. The Chronicle broke the news Wednesday morning and now dear reader, it’s my sad duty to share the news with you. Founded in 1896, Anchor Brewing was America’s first craft brewery. By 1965 the brewery was about

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