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Nightlife

Party Radar vs. Arts Forecast: Halloween happenings, Día invocations…

Marke B. - October 30, 2024

... and a queer Diwali celebration, too. Our monster mashup of devilishly delightful things to do this week.

Art

At this year’s SOMArts Día de Los Muertos show, ofrendas for Palestine

Marke B. - October 16, 2024

Curators Rio Yañez and Bridgètt Rex on 2024's 'Bearing Witness' theme, and holding space for solidarity and mourning.

Art

Open Studios throws wide its artists’ doors for the 50th time

Lou Fancher - September 21, 2024

Peek into the work of two participants who exemplify the rich spirit of Artspan's monthlong celebration.

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!

Arts Forecast

Arts Forecast: The EndUp turns 50—bring back the jockey shorts dance contest!

Marke B. - June 12, 2024

Plus: Broadway Bares, Skip Spence tribute, La Peña 49th, SF Succulent Expo, CupcakKe, Bonobo, more to do!

Art

Come hang (art): 800-plus artists welcome you to 49th Open Studios

Lou Fancher - October 18, 2023

ArtSpan's annual event has emerged from the cave-like years of the pandemic as a vibrant, sparkling beast of creativity

Onstage

After death, she’s living: Per Sia returns to hosts Día de los Muertos drag showcase

Caitlin Donohue - October 16, 2023

'It feels like every year we go in deeper and deeper and deeper and deeper,' performer says of SOMArts celebration

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!

LGBTQ

ULTIMATE PRIDE GUIDE 2023: More, more, more

Marke B. - June 20, 2023

Marches, parties, films, parties, art, more parties—let's celebrate our community in these freaky times.

Nightlife

Crip Ecstasy’s disabled club kids will see you on the dance floor

Caitlin Donohue - May 29, 2023

Head's up, promoters: One-night event teaches possibilities of nightlife accessibility.

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