I came to Outside Lands tired. I left with a better soundtrack
Friday started loud and stayed loud, courtesy of Destroy Boys and Mannequin Pussy. My neck is still mad, but my inner teen feels vindicated....
T Von DAuthor of 18 Articles
T Von D is a San Francisco-based museum worker and lesbian.
This is how SF transit failed me on New Years Eve
Muni — I forgive you, but barely. Just when all hope seemed lost, Waymo finally came through....
A minimalist’s guide to half-assing Christmas gifts
Turn your failed hobby projects into heartfelt, terrible gifts. Or handing someone money is refreshingly straightforward and surprisingly appreciated....
How to gaslight your family into thinking you cooked Thanksgiving dinner
Nothing says “chef at work” like a little flour on your shirt. Turn that grocery store dessert into a heartfelt heirloom....
I want to hate Waymo but can’t
How our woke columnist realized they cannot stop taking robo-taxis that go against their principled beef with the Bay Area tech industry....
The Great Highway came alive with Taraval Night Market
The usually sleepy Outer Sunset woke up and turned out for the first-ever night market on the Great Highway. We even had cocktails....
Toro y Moi’s Ocean Beach cleanup keeps Outer Sunset tidy with jams
In San Francisco, we don’t just clean up the beach. We do it with Toro y Moi on the decks and a cold drink in hand....
How The Postal Service turned Outside Lands into a nostalgia-fueled sob fest
The Postal Service made us cry, but STRFKR, Grace Jones and Amyl and the Sniffers brought the party. Day 2 was all about balancing the feels....
The Killers set a high bar on day one of Outside Lands
As The Killers took us to church, Underscores and The Last Dinner Party delivered standout sets. OSL day one was a journey through sound....
Ring ring … Hello? ‘Sqream’ is a scream at SF Oasis
I went in expecting a traditional stage show, but Oasis threw the whole party at me. This was my kind of immersive theater experience....
The Bay Area Lesbian Archives: A place to cruise and learn history
Historical smut, love notes, posters for local happenings, and photography and video produced by queer women were all at the archive recently....
Drag queens sparkle on ice skates in Union Square
In a time when certain states are doubling down on drag ban debates, it’s warming to see so many family-friendly events in San Francisco for our performers....