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VOTING HAS CLOSED FOR BEST OF THE BAY 2023
Best Burrito, Best Bike Shop, Best Drag Queen, Best Street Fair, Best DJ, Best Grocery Store… Who won? We’ll have results for you later in September!
Best of the Bay
Best of the Bay Editors’ Pick: Stage Werx
A mighty little venue that embodies the spirit of independent theater in the Bay Area
Charles Lewis III
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March 8, 2023
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Best of the Bay 2022 Editors’ Pick: Red Poppy Art House
The long-running Mission arts venue's charms come through in diverse music, poetry, dramatic readings, and comedy shows.
Charles Lewis III
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March 3, 2023
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Best of the Bay 2022 Editors’ Pick: Jeunée Simon
The actor creates safe spaces of excellence, expression, and diversity in every production she graces.
Charles Lewis III
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February 21, 2023
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Best of the Bay 2022 Editors’ Pick: Charlie Gray
The actor-singer-musician-clown-fashion-icon brings delight to local stages and fights for LGBTQ+ rights
Charles Lewis III
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February 20, 2023
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Best of the Bay 2022 Editors’ Pick: Great American Music Hall
John-Paul Shiver
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January 27, 2023
Post-show takes swapped back and forth outside this O'Farrell Street lodestar are savagely San Franciscan.
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Best of the Bay 2022 Editors’ Pick: Stanley Ipkuss
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January 27, 2023
Of the infectious local DJ and musicmaker's energy, we can only say: "Some cats play records, while others be spinnin'."
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Best of the Bay 2022 Editors’ Pick: Spacemoth
John-Paul Shiver
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January 20, 2023
Maryam Qudus' hellfire cosmic lo-fi bedlam is best received live, to get the full thwack.
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Best of the Bay 2022 Editors’ Pick: The Guild Theatre
John-Paul Shiver
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January 20, 2023
A new-in-2022 incarnation of a classic Menlo Park theater hits the sweet spot for pristine concert viewing.
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Best of the Bay 2022 Editors’ Pick: Fast Times Presents!
John-Paul Shiver
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January 12, 2023
Musician Andrew St. James and promoter Ashley Graham bring live music to venues small and unexpected
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BEST OF THE BAY 2022 READERS’ POLL WINNERS
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October 27, 2022
Best Burrito, Best Bike Shop, Best DJ, Best Grocery Store... You voted, here are the results! Our 47th annual survey of the best places, people, and things in the Bay Area
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Welcome to BEST OF THE BAY 2021!
Marke B.
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October 14, 2021
Our 46th annual Readers' Poll winners are here, from Best Burrito and Best Politician to Best Sweets Shop and Best Bike Store.
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Best of the Bay 2021: City Living winners
Marke B.
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October 14, 2021
READERS' POLL: Best Salon, Best Bike Repair, Best Hotel, Best Tour, Best Gym, more
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Best of the Bay 2021: Arts + Nightlife winners
Marke B.
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October 14, 2021
READERS' POLL: Best Nightclub, Best Art Gallery, Best Drag Queen, Best Live Venue, Best Band, more
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Best of the Bay 2021: Food + Drink winners
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October 14, 2021
READERS' POLL: Best Burrito, Best Chinese, Best Gay Bar, Best Takeout, Best Sports Bar, more
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Best of the Bay 2021: Shopping winners
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October 14, 2021
READERS' POLL: Best Bookstore, Best Bike Shop, Best Store Staff, Best Cannabis Dispensary, Best Shoe Store, More
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VOTE NOW: Best of the Bay 2021 Readers’ Poll!
48 Hills
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September 8, 2021
Tell us all your favorite things for the 46th annual Best of the Bay.
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BEST OF THE BAY 2020 EDITORS’ PICKS
48 Hills
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December 1, 2020
We're highlighting some of the tremendous people, places, and things that made the Bay Area shine during one heck of a year
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Best of the Bay 2020 Readers’ Stories of Resilience and Inspiration
Marke B.
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November 12, 2020
We asked our readers for stories of Bay Area strength and celebration—your responses gave us hope for the new year.
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Best of the Bay
Best of the Bay 2020: City Living winners
48 Hills
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October 23, 2020
Best Street Fair, Best Salon, Best Politician, Best Tour, Best Hotel, Best Trainer, more in our 2020 Readers' Poll
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Best of the Bay
Best of the Bay 2020: Arts & Nightlife winners
48 Hills
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October 23, 2020
Best Art Gallery, Best DJ, Best Drag Queen, Best Arts Festival, Best Nightclub, and more in our 2020 Readers' Poll
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