Hard French Archives

Music

The inside scoop on Outside Lands, from the head of it all

Adrian Spinelli - July 25, 2024

A new Golden Gate Park concert, a sudden headliner switch, downtown parties, and more news around the huge fest.

LGBTQ

Our Ultimate Pride Guide 2024 is bustin’ out all over

Marke B. - June 26, 2024

30+ parties, arts events, and activities to boot up your sassy queer season—even if you're boycotting!

Party Radar

Boo, babes: Here’s our Halloween party hit list

Marke B. - October 26, 2023

From Terror Ball and Glow in the Streets to St. Mary's Pub and 'Jalogüin,' there's plenty to float your ghost.

Arts Forecast

Arts Forecast: A refuge for refugee art in the Mission

Marke B. - October 5, 2023

Refugee Eye opens eyes. Plus: Shipwreck Week, Kafana Balkan, Hard French, Recombinant Fest, CounterPulse Fest, more to do!

Music

Outside Lands 2023: The scene and the herd

Tamara Palmer - August 15, 2023

The 15th edition of the music and food festival was the queerest yet — and that’s a good sign

Arts + Culture

Arts Forecast: 6 quick Litquake picks, Kafana Balkan returns, Día at SOMArts…

Marke B. - October 5, 2022

Fre!heit, Hard French, Park Jiha, New Black Vanguard, Iceage meets Earth, more great things to do this week

Nightlife

Public Works celebrates 12 years with an epic four-night get-down

Marke B. - September 13, 2022

Legends Jeff Mills and Amon Tobin are two big names on tap (plus plenty of locals) at Mission club's extended party

LGBTQ

Marke B.’s ULTIMATE PRIDE GUIDE 2022

Marke B. - June 20, 2022

Films, parties, shows, parties, art, parties, and more—don't forget to thank your elders for paving the way, and stay safe out there.

Arts Forecast

Arts Forecast: The AIDS Quilt comes to Golden Gate Park

Marke B. - June 6, 2022

Plus: Fleetmac Wood, Lauren Tabak, Berkeley Symphony's 50th, arts for Ukraine, Eiko Ishibashi, Jungle Rot, Aurat, more

Party Radar

Party Radar: Remembering DJ Blackstone—and honoring how Music Connects

Marke B. - April 11, 2022

Keeping a legend's legacy alive. Plus: Hunky Jesus contest returns, Fred Again.., Richie Hawtin, DJ Godfather, more tasty functions

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