San Francisco is largely a sex-positive town, but the weekend drama over a Folsom Street Fair attendee’s discomfort with genitals shows that we’ve got some growing to do. To quote a hilarious tweet on the matter, “maybe don’t go to the circus if you’re afraid of clowns.” But on the

San Francisco Opera and San Francisco Public Library celebrate the art of storytelling with The Opera in You, a free writing and storytelling workshop series inviting the public to discover their own operatic tales. The workshops will be held at public library branches throughout San Francisco from March through May 2024. Free, live online workshops are also offered. The workshops will culminate in a free public storytelling event on June 15 at San Francisco Public Library’s Main Library Koret Auditoriu

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

One of the best parts of any concert is snagging a handmade poster to cherish the memory of a great show. Those artists behind the gig posters? Seriously talented. And guess what? For just two days, you can browse and buy poster art from over 25 artists – for FREE!

WRITTEN BY: SANDWICH If you’re looking for free fun, as in the free-space-in-the-middle-of-the-bingo-card fun, enjoy Bingo and Beer every Tuesday at The New Parkway Theater in uptown Oakland, conveniently located a few blocks north of 19th Street BART. Do something different. Go on a fun date. Yell Bingo.  It’s pretty

If you’re a music lover like myself, then this weekend is one of the year’s most exciting events: Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival (known simply as Hardly Strictly or HSB). Golden Gate Park will be transformed into a FREE music festival this weekend, September 29th through October 1st. Yet, amidst this

Whether you’re looking for a taste of history, cultural enrichment, or a festive atmosphere, Oakland’s Juneteenth events have it all. Don’t miss out on these exciting opportunities to embrace the spirit of Juneteenth and immerse yourself in Oakland’s vibrant culture. Kick-off June with First Fridays on June 2nd Kick-off Liberation

After a three year hiatus, Bay Area Dance Week is back! From April 21st-30th, you can take FREE classes throughout The Bay Area in dozens of genres and every skill level. If there’s a dance style you’ve been looking into or you’re just looking to get your groove on, this

Complete this sentence: “When people visit me from out of town, they are surprised by…” What visitors to The Bay Area are most surprised by: 1: Unparalleled access to the wilderness Over 70% of Marin County is protected land and covered in trails for epic hikes. In fact, as we