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Grab discount early bird tickets to our big Triple Gala

On October 27, we celebrate 13 years of 48 Hills, 60 years of the Bay Guardian, and 52 years of Best of the Bay. Support us and party!

Celebrate 13 years of 48 Hills, the Bay Guardian’s 60th anniversary, and our 52nd Best of the Bay winners: Three parties in one!

The 13th annual 48 Hills Gala is coming October 27, 6pm-9pm, to the fabulous El Rio club in the Mission—and this year is extra special, as we are marking the 60th anniversary of our sister publication the SF Bay Guardian!

Early Bird discount through October 3! Use code FightThePower at checkout for $10 off ticket price! GET TICKETS HERE.

The 48 Hills Gala is a legendary community affair where all are welcome to:

*celebrate the winners of the 52nd Annual Bay Guardian Best of the Bay (vote now!)

*enjoy live music, free local bites, and terrific El Rio cocktails. All paid, pre-purchased tickets come with one free drink!

*grab a PRINT copy of the Bay Guardian Election Endorsements Issue

*mingle with prominent members of the local arts community and progressive politicos

*celebrate the importance of local, independent media, meet our wonderful writers, and ensure the continued existence of 48 Hills!

MORE EXCITING DETAILS TO COME.

Each Gala ticket includes a drink ticket, free local bites, live entertainment, and Tim + Marke’s eternal gratitude. Masks are strongly suggested for the indoor part of the bar. If you are already a 48 Hills monthly donor member at the $20 or $25 level, your ticket is complimentary, and you will hear from us soon! Sign up as a monthly supporter here.

Marke B.
Marke B.
Marke Bieschke is the publisher and arts and culture editor of 48 Hills. He co-owns the Stud bar in SoMa. Reach him at marke (at) 48hills.org, follow @supermarke on Twitter.

48 Hills welcomes comments in the form of letters to the editor, which you can submit here. We also invite you to join the conversation on our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

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