Shopping, Style and Beauty
Shopping at 1890 Bryant Street Studios
This holiday season, an artist’s building is opening its doors to the public. Ye Old Mayonnaise Factory 1890 Bryant Street Studios is a building in the Inner Mission which houses over 80 artists. Because of things like the smell of turpentine and the need for good lighting, not to mention
Fan Expo San Francisco 2024: A Weekend of Creativity, Culture, and Color
At Fan Expo San Francisco, a panel on Drag and Burlesque discussed the intersection of drag, burlesque, and pop culture, highlighting the importance of marginalized communities and the power of performance art to push boundaries and challenge traditional notions of gender, sexuality, and identity.
The Art of Sneakers in Oakland
The first of its kind, the show immediately drew me into the world of sneakers. Featuring 15 top creators in the industry, the shoes on display ranged in style and form; while some emphasized their sustainable roots, others brought a more sculptural approach to the shelves.
How Dark Garden Became SF’s Corsetry Haven for 35 Years
Autumn Addame’s Dark Garden has been creating exquisite designs for 35 years, and her annual Femme-centric soiree Praise is an antidote to the heavy male aspects of Folsom Street Fair, featuring live music, local and imported performers, and even Argentine Tango dancers.
Haight Street Costumes To Close For Good
Another San Francisco legend is leaving. On December 23rd, Haight Street Costumes will close for good. Risen from the ashes of Costumes on Haight, today it is a powerhouse of talent. That’s the hard part, disbanding that artist collective, but it isn’t for another six months. There’s still time to
Adorable Map Takes You on an International Food Journey Through SF
I was able to ask the founder of The California Migration Museum, Katy Long, some questions about the project and the non-profit and she has some interesting thoughts and shared how how food serves as a vital connection to heritage and the soul of San Francisco.
Effin’ Relax: Your New Chillaxation Station in The City
There’s a new shop in San Francisco that encourages you to get your shit together, stop mentally spiraling, and unwind a bit. All jokes aside, Effin’ Relax on Divisadero offers meditation, energy healing services, and a full range of handmade bath and body products designed to get you to give
Monkeybrains: The Bay Area’s Anti-Corporate, Anti-Monopoly Internet Service
They have been a local, independent internet service provider since 1998 and have developed a rabid following because, quite simply, they rock. And I’m not just saying this because they’re giving me money to do so, I’ve been a very satisfied, paying customer of theirs for over seven years now.