SF Bay Area
Why You Need to Shut Up And Watch One Piece
The organizational landscape in the Bay Area can get a person down. There are enormous issues to overcome: The state is mandating our city to build 82,000 new units, our city government stands behind ineffective officials rather than local transit, and small-minded techies flame local writers as they opine about
Artistry & Resilience: The Journey of SF Muralist Amandalynn
I think by now you know that my love for public art spans across all genres. Whether it’s strolling along Oakland’s Troll Trail filled with random “trolls” made made from scrap materials, SF’s mosaic stairs or massive collaborative street art murals. Through my years of exploring The Bay Area’s public
Places Like This Remind us Why Oakland is Called “The Town”
Editor’s note: As of September 9th, Rooz has shut down stating crime as a deciding factor. Read why this place was so special in our feature on them below. This past weekend, I saw and now understand why Oakland is called “The Town”, because places like Rooz Cafe exist. A
Drag Queen You Should Know: Per Sia
If Per Sia’s laughter could be bottled and prescribed to help raise your spirits it would fly off the shelves. I was a little giddy to go to meet Per Sia at the iconic El Rio in San Francisco. She is one of the originators of Drag Queen Story Hour
Rainbow Magic Shines in A.C.T.’s Fabulous Land of Oz
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) has done something marvelous. They’ve combined the excitement and sense of community that happens during Pride in San Francisco, along with a giant glitter bomb of childhood nostalgia and whimsy, mixed with Tony Award-winning creativity, that produced a new take on “The Wizard of Oz” that
It’s Time To Ban Self-Driving Cars In San Francisco
San Francisco is probably America’s most undriveable major city. This isn’t news to anyone who has ever found themselves behind the wheel here. There are streets in San Francisco that look like walls, enough traffic to turn a pacifist into a psychopath and cyclists who think they’re invincible. It’s a
Why The “Doom Loop” Isn’t Real.
Hey, I’m not sure if you know this, but Downtown San Francisco is struggling. I know, this is news that is entirely new. This isn’t a horse that has been beaten to death by every struggling media agency on the planet in a desperate attempt to get a few clicks
The Local Music Series Revitalizing the SF Music Scene and Businesses
San Francisco is once again hitting the high notes as its music scene experiences a much-anticipated revival with the launch of the Summer of Music concert series starting June 17th, 2-5pm. A collaboration between Noise Pop, the city’s renowned music promoter, and Civic Joy Fund, a newly-formed nonprofit organization, this massive citywide event aims to drive economic activity, support local businesses, and provide paid performance opportunities for talented Bay Area musicians and performers.