haight-ashbury

17 May 2023

Small Business is Thriving in Neighborhoods Under SF’s Only Socialist Supervisor

What the Chronicle termed the Downtown “doom loop” has been getting national coverage, but here’s a compelling counterpoint – three of San Francisco’s neighborhood commercial corridors: Haight-Ashbury, Hayes Valley and Japantown, all in Democratic Socialist Supervisor Dean Preston’s District 5, are actually thriving. This is not in spite of him being a socialist Supervisor, but because of the corridors’ close partnership with him.

Guest Writer 0
25 Apr 2023

Is Club Deluxe Closing For Real This Time?

Club Deluxe, an absolute institution for over 30 years in the historic Haight-Ashbury neighborhood, appeared to be closing for good this time. At least according to Joe Anderson who bartended there for 15 years. Joe wrote a heartfelt goodbye to Club Deluxe on his Instagram account stating:  “So long, Club

Abraham Woodliff - Bay Area Memelord 0
27 Jan 2024

The San Francisco 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 27 coupons to buy one beer, get a second beer FREE at 27 of the finest locally

Broke-Ass Stuart - Editor In Cheap 0
23 Dec 2022

Appease Visiting Tourists With This 1-Day Drive Through San Francisco

I’m sure I’m not the only one that dreads having to accompany visiting friends and family to all of the San Francisco tourist-y destinations. I figured out a solve though. Having lived here for most of my life, I’ve developed the perfect 1-Day Driving Tour of The City with short

Katy Atchison 0
13 Nov 2018

Thank You Ralph, An Unforgettable Encounter with a Gonzo Legend

Haight Street 2018, a buzzing motorized hallway filled with Ubers and Lyfts, and I’m in one with an eccentric former artist and now, photographer of “women over 50,” Denise, who has lived in San Francisco for 20 years. “What’s going on at the gallery tonight?” She asked, nearly killing a

Tess F. Stevens 0
26 Oct 2017

How to remove a swastika in your neighborhood

Using ‘Art as Direct Action’ residents of the Upper Haight removed a swastika from the streets of San Francisco

Guest Writer 0
14 Feb 2011

Cure the Valentine Blues with Smith Westerns Tonight at Amoeba

Which one is Smith? Got those VD blues (either type)? Cheer yourself up with the dreamy, twinkly, head-noddable pop-rock tunes of Smith Westerns. Pitchfork loves this year’s sophomore effort, Dye It Blonde, from increasingly prolific label Fat Possum, and Pitchfork is never wrong. And since you are unemployed or were busy watching

Sarah M. Smart - Red-Light Special 0