Not every holiday bar has to be tacky
Alchemist keeps it classy with decor that doesn’t scream Christmas. Jazzy hip-hop sets the tone, steering clear of repetitive jingles....
ChristmasA collection of 29 posts
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....
I thought SantaCon would be a disaster — it was a delightful mess instead
San Francisco’s first tornado warning brought sideways rain and wind. But soggy Santas laughed like they’d been cast in a low-budget Christmas special....
This was Santa Skivvies 2024
Jingle bells, jiggling butts, and holiday hijinks. It’s San Francisco’s sequin-soaked blend of charity and nakedness in the Castro....
From bar crawls to bare bums — these are San Francisco’s not-so-traditional holiday activities
Whether you’re running through the Castro in your undies or bar hopping with thousands of rowdy Santas, SF knows how to keep the holidays weird....
Where to get Chinese food this Christmas in San Francisco
If you’re forgoing the standard red-and-green twinkle lights and chopping down trees, there are plenty of places in San Francisco that will take you in Christmas Eve and Christmas Day....