Vanessa Gil

Best Bay Area Events 5/21-6/10
Jalisa Robinson is Queer, as in Funny – Safe Words Comedy Showcase Jalisa Robinson is no stranger to the Safe Words stage, and she has blown away audiences every single time. With her distinct style—melding deadpan delivery with sparkling insights—Jalisa expertly dissects topics like race and the patriarchy, making her performances both thought-provoking and

Best Bay Area Events 5/14-6/3
Summer Time in the MTZ by Vanessa Gil, Arts & Events Editor If you’ve never spent time in Downtown Martinez on a summer weekend, you’re missing out. Market & Main’s outdoor container bar is open right next door to Five Suns’ patio. Main Street is closed off and there’s live music

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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

Best Bay Area Events 5/7-5/27
Marcus King at The Masonic Don’t miss blues rock guitarist Marcus King when he brings his Mood Swings The World Tour to San Francisco this Friday at The Masonic! This will be an epic show! Get your tix right here. Happy Birthday, Pape by Vanessa Gil, Arts & Events Editor It’s been just a little over

Best Bay Area Events 4/30-5/20
Daniel Sloss at PoFA Sunday, May 12th (3pm Show Added!) Tickets are still available for @DanielSlossComedian: Can’t, his LIVE comedy show that is coming to Palace of Fine Arts on Sunday, May 12th! The 7pm show is sold out, but tickets are still available for the Scottish comedian’s 3pm show.

Best Bay Area Events 4/23-5/13
Downtown First Thursdays, a New FREE Monthly Street Party, Kicks Off May 2! DFT is giving Downtown SF a whole new makeover–think bigger, bolder, and oh-so-S.F. The fun takes place on 2nd Street (between Market and Howard Streets) and along neighboring alleyways on Jessie, Minna, and Natoma Streets. Free kids activities, disco

Best Bay Area Events 4/16-5/6
SF is Getting an Absurd Willy W*nka Immersive Experience Take a whimsical, immersive journey INTO THE WONKYVERSE—inspired by the World of Willy W*nka & the epic failure in Glasgow. On FRIDAY, MAY 3 Join a wildly diverse collection of creators for an evening of artful absurdity! Dress up and join hundreds

Best Bay Area Events 4/9-4/29
A Perusing Playlist by Vanessa Gil, Arts & Events Editor We’re trying another new thing! We now have weekly playlists where you can sample upcoming bands and comedians that are listed in our events newsletter. Here’s what I’m most excited about for the week of 4/9 and beyond… Our Merch

Best Bay Area Events 4/2-4/22
Bay Area Psychedelics Conference Discover the SF Bay Area’s most sought-after underground gathering of the psychedelics community. On April 18th and 19th, immerse yourself in breakthrough panels on cutting-edge science, therapeutics, culture, and business, a captivating psychedelic art gallery, and unique live experiences. This year’s impressive speaker lineup includes industry