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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.

6d ago

How Weird ends its 25-year run

6d ago

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Why I love vintage shopping on Haight Street

From classic bohemian pieces to mid-century gems, the Haight is a paradise for secondhand shopping in San Francisco.

Nov 13

Why I love vintage shopping on Haight Street

Nov 13

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SF Cider Fest pours the party with crisp sips and fall vibes

SPARK Social turned Mission Bay into a hub of apple-inspired flavors. Pumpkins, candy apples and dancing created the perfect fall outing.

Nov 11

SF Cider Fest pours the party with crisp sips and fall vibes

Nov 11

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Lilah brings the boom with shaved ice and low-proof cocktails

San Francisco’s hot days are no match for Lilah’s shaved ice. Colorful and refreshing, these drinks bring a new vibe to the Marina.

Nov 9

Lilah brings the boom with shaved ice and low-proof cocktails

Nov 9

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How to get really drunk on Election Day in San Francisco

If the only thing you want to vote on is your next rum cocktail, check out our SF picks. We also found some election parties.

Nov 5

How to get really drunk on Election Day in San Francisco

Nov 5

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This rebel Halloween parade took over Mission — and it was a freaking blast

From dance bans to street jams, San Francisco’s Mission neighborhood became a full-blown Halloween festival with DanceOWeen.

Nov 2

This rebel Halloween parade took over Mission — and it was a freaking blast

Nov 2

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Castro Halloween is still a ghost of its legendary history

The 2024 party in the Castro felt small on Saturday night, but still a good time. We just wish the block party returned.

Oct 28

Castro Halloween is still a ghost of its legendary history

Oct 28

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‘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.

Oct 27

‘Glow in the Streets’ was a chill half block of neon fun

Oct 27

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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.

Oct 23

I want to hate Waymo but can’t

Oct 23

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Castro’s first-ever night market was good, not great

The two-block market had all the right ingredients — dancing, tarot reading, and food trucks. It just needed to be bigger and gayer.

Oct 20

Castro’s first-ever night market was good, not great

Oct 20

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