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San Francisco’s Oldest Toy Store to Shutter After 86 Years
One of San Francisco’s unsung heroes on the edge of Union Square is about to hang up their cape for good. Jeffrey’s Toys, a toy and comic book store founded in 1938, once had seven locations throughout the 48 hills. Now, the Chronicle reports the final outpost at 45 Kearny Street
Mutiny Radio is Closing its Mission District Station
After 13 years of holding court at the corner of 21st and Bryant Streets, Mutiny Radio is shutting down operations of the station/studio. While Mutiny Radio will remain as a brand that does five open mics around San Francisco each week, it will no longer be a storefront internet radio
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
The Adidas Store Is Closing In San Francisco
San Francisco has seamlessly transitioned from the tech capital of the world to a clout pinata for click farming. Every single media organization on the planet announces the death of every unnecessary chain store to shut its doors downtown as if it’s an obituary to a beloved humanitarian. From the
Update: It Looks Like Tommy’s Joynt is NOT Permanently Closed
UPDATE: Looks like Tommy’s Joynt may not be shut down after all. Despite all the evidence presented below, I just got good news! Chris Henry, owner of Tommy’s Joynt, emailed me saying, “We’re not permanently closed! We’re temporarily shut down due to covid and mandatory closure from government.” I reached out
Commonwealth to Close, Following Rent Hike
The Michelin-starred Mission eatery will close in August after almost a decade of preparing fresh, locally sourced and interesting tasting menus in San Francisco. Their landlord doubled their rent to $9k in April, and Chef Jason Fox & partners couldn’t negotiate them down.  If you’re interested in taking over the
The Speakeasy is Closing in SF
We had fun covering The Speakeasy over the last few years, it really was a fun, creative, stiff drinking ride full of surprises and wonderful performers. But the ride’s coming to an end. Here’s their parting letter… VIA –  John Hill of The Speakeasy SAN FRANCISCO, CA, May 29, 2019
The Legendary Punch Line Comedy Club is CLOSING
The Legendary Punchline San Francisco is closing this summer after over 40 years of hosting some of the biggest names in comedy. According to a source close to the Punchline, all staff was notified this week that the owners of the building have refused to renew the club’s lease which ends on August 20th.
Jay’n Bee Club Closed Down. Damn it.
Jay’n Bee Club had all the elements of a great Dive Bar, it was old, it had history, it had good drink prices and an extremely local clientele. And it even had bonus features like a patio, a more recently, a very decent pizza oven. The Dive is already closed