420 was definitely not canceled in San Francisco
Hippie Hill was still thick with the smoke of countless joints despite organizers snuffing out the official festivities....
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Upcoming parties you shouldn't miss, and dispatches from the best parties on this side of the Bay Area.
‘Mere Mortals’ changed how I see and experience ballet
Part nightclub show, part contortion act. The provocative spectacle by San Francisco Ballet puts both feet firmly in the modern era....
Hairspray is a 1960s cartoon come to life — now in San Francisco
The campy musical still manages to tackle racism and body-shaming. The San Francisco tour is here one week only....
San Francisco writers say ‘I’m Sorry’ at the Make Out Room
The “Happy Endings” show features five local writers reading essays, poems, short stories and other words in response to a cheeky prompt....
Photos from Bootie’s 20th Anniversary
I loved that people came for good music and laughs, not to stand and pose, cruise, or get blackout drunk. The vibe was pure happiness....
This 1960's drag murder mystery is a campy romp in the Mission
“Murder At Buck’s” has a rag-tag vibe, but seeing something this raw and unpolished is frankly a breath of fresh air. Now playing at Eclectic Box....
First time’s the charm at 2024 de Young Museum Gala
The annual soirée mixed San Francisco high society with outrageous nightlife fashion, making for a truly memorable evening....
‘Dos Mujeres’ is a triumphant celebration of Latin culture at SF Ballet
This wasn’t just a dance by a ballet company. It was a triumphant celebration of a culture that’s been underrepresented....
‘Odd Salon’ serves up very San Francisco conversations over cocktails
The event series curates lectures that highlight strange-but-true stories from history, science, art, and adventure, live on stage....
20 years in, ‘Bootie’ is still mixing tracks for ‘girls, gays, and theys’
But straight men are welcome, too. Their April 6th party at Cat Club will celebrate “the best mashups in the world ever.”...
Bring Your Own Big Wheel 2024: The best race in San Francisco
The San Francisco tradition that probably rolled right under your radar....
Photos from Hunky Jesus 2024
“Hunky Jesus” is not just a contest, but a statement — an assertion of individuality and a celebration of freedom of expression. What’s more San Francisco than that?...