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Come to our big Triple Gala and save local journalism (the fun way)!

Live entertainment, local bites, great cocktails, and tons of elbow-rubbing on October 27 at El Rio club.

Please join us at our annual fundraising Gala—now Triple the fun, as we celebrate the Bay Guardian’s 60th anniversary, 13 years of 48 Hills, and our 52nd Best of the Bay winners. It’s three parties in one!

GET TICKETS HERE

The 13th annual 48 Hills Gala is coming October 27 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!

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.

*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 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 success of 48 Hills!

MORE EXCITING DETAILS TO COME. GET TICKETS NOW!

No one turned away for lack of funds, email marke@48hills.org for options. Each paid 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! 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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