Dark Garden

40 Years of Holiday Magic: Experience the Great Dickens Christmas Fair
The Great Dickens Christmas Fair is a magical holiday tradition in The Bay Area, offering a festive and immersive experience with a cast of characters straight out of a fairytale, and special experiences like high tea and a mini steam train ride.

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.

The 2025 SF Beer Passport is Here!
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

What to Wear to Folsom Street Fair
Now that Burning Man has come to its epic conclusion, it’s time for San Francisco to pivot and shift its focus to our next annual outdoor event. But the question for many first timers is what to wear to Folsom Street Fair? Late September is traditionally the time for Folsom

Masterful Designs by Dark Garden Corsetry Debuting at Edwardian Ball
Whimsical, elegant, romantic, kinky, silly, or avant-garde, Edwardian Ball costumes highlight two of the best parts about San Francisco – its rebellion and creativity when it comes to self-expression.

A Party Giving the Middle Finger to your New Year’s Resolution
Special discount for BAS readers: Use discount code BROKEASS for $10 off tickets!! Buy your tickets here!! We all knew you weren’t gonna keep that New Year’s Resolution you made, so why not come blow it off with a bunch of other New Years relapsers? There will be chocolate, bacon, booze, Ploom vaporizers,