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....
PartyA collection of 43 posts
Q Bar returns along with ‘Booty Call Wednesdays’ — and Castro becomes a little more whole
It’s a homecoming for a party that once defined the midweek in Castro. Juanita More brings queer community and fun back inside the cramped space....
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....
How Weird ends its 25-year run
Born in 2000 as a small, quirky gathering, How Weird Street Faire now faces soaring expenses that make its future uncertain....
‘Glow in the Streets’ was a chill half block of neon fun
The annual Halloween event by Comfort & Joy felt like a small family dance party with old friends in the Castro....
Castro’s first-ever night market was good, not great
The two-block SF market had all the right ingredients — dancing, tarot reading, and food trucks. It just needed to be bigger and gayer....
When SF goes formal: The black-and-white ball at Fort Mason
The Fall Show transformed San Francisco’s Fort Mason into a glamorous, monochrome wonderland....
Castro Halloween is coming back again for 2024
Expect a tamer but equally fabulous Halloween celebration in San Francisco — now back for the second time following a 17-year hiatus....
Diplo put the rave in fitness on the Embarcadero — but no LSD
Whether you sprinted, walked, or danced across the finish line, Diplo’s Run Club gave us a memorable day in San Francisco....
Willie Brown cuts through the doom loop
For a neighborhood that usually makes headlines for the wrong reasons, the Tenderloin got a rare moment to shine at Love Fest SF — cue the EDM drop....
From roe-mantic dinners to disco delights: National Caviar Day
What started as a marketing gimmick has become a beloved celebration. Some San Franciscans anticipate this day each July to indulge in the finest roe....
A day of beer, music, and family fun at Salesforce Park
Parents and children alike enjoyed a variety of activities and delicious food. Suds Francisco marked a new tradition for Barebottle....