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Party Radar: With ‘Unabridged,’ the story of Detroit techno unfolds in the Bay

As You Like It crew brings in legends like Jeff Mills, Moodymann, and Stacy 'Hotwaxx' Hale for BBQ, film, panels, and lots of dancing.
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Party Radar: The Night’s Watch takes on sexual violence in SF nightlife

New org demonstrates how to open more lines of safe communication and plans of action to face down enduring problem.
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Party Radar: ‘Heated Rivalry’ rave rivalry heats up

Forget the Super Bowl: SF gets *seven* parties dedicated to HBO's hot gay hockey hunk hit in a month.
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It wasn’t all bad! Our 16 favorite local cultural moments of 2025

Dead & Co, Mychal Threets, Coyote Media, Golden State Valkyries, Art Book Fair, rap royalty... moments that shone last year
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Surfing SF’s end-of-year big party frenzy

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Even before NYE hit, Moscone Center and Pier 80 were flooded with big names and massive crowds. Is this the future of our nightlife?
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Party Radar

Comedowns are for losers: New Year’s Day parties 2026

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Don't flag out once the ball drops: From Breakfast of Champions to Supper of Survivors, we've got your marathon revels covered.
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Nightlife

Phoenix Hotel goes out with a bang—and More!—on New Year’s Eve

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Nightlife legends Juanita More! and DJ David Harness bid adieu to one of the city's wildest venues.
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Music

Under the Stars: An ode to Edinburgh Castle (RIP), and making big noise in little rooms

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The spot that launched 1000 bands and parties is gone—but the vibe must live on. Plus: Indigo Elephant sings and Khruangbin jams.
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Party Radar

Dance music legend François K: ‘I can’t cry for DJs who feel challenged to play for two hours’

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Rare interview with 71-year-old trailblazer before SF appearance delves into past, present, and forward-looking sounds.
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Arts + Culture

Best of the Bay 2025 Editors’ Pick: Popscene

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30 years and an astonishing array or SF debuts later, the club night is still presenting the hottest-to-be live bands on the planet.
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Party Radar: A ‘union’ for nightlifers? You better work

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Public Works' 15th anniversary parties—and recently launched PW Union membership program—pack in community goodies.
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Party Radar: Quick ‘n dirty guide to Folsom Street Fair fiestas

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Disco Daddy, Hard Reset, Soft Play, Power Snatch, Bears in Space, Horse Meat Disco, Grunt, Squish, Ew!, Chunk, more freaky affairs
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Music

Portola’s party daze triumphed. But will it return in 2026?

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Two days spent eating to the beat of raver nostalgia (and Xtina's Grindr bleeps) on Pier 80, wondering if it ever has to end.
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Win tickets to Folsom Street Fair’s official (and very naughty) parties!

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Grab a fun friend and hit up Freak Curious, Magnitude, and/or Deviants: Here's how to enter
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Arts + Culture

Best of the Bay 2025 Editors’ Pick: 540 Bar

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This retro Inner Richmond watering hole attracts gleeful happy hour goers and tight-knit creative community.
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Best of the Bay 2025 Editors’ Pick: Boardroom’s Tequila Trivia Tuesdays

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Forget the pop-quiz conglomerates—this North Beach bar and host Oliver 'The Baron' Chang double down on trivial tradition.
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Best of the Bay

VOTE NOW in the 2025 Best of the Bay Readers’ Poll!

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Our 51st installment of the Bay Area classic is 'new and improved' for 2025—and still full of local love.
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Nightlife

Exclusive: First look at the spooky new Terror Vault show!

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'HEXED' takes over the SF Mint for another twisted installment of the immersive annual fright fest.
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Party Radar: The city is supporting an underground-led techno event. That’s something.

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FREE TECHNO party takes over Salesforce Park this Saturday: Will it augur a trend of such SF-backed affairs (and better music)?
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