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Bay Area DJs and artists are boycotting Boiler Room in support of Gaza

The global party series is having trouble booking talent for a June event, as concerns mount about its new ownership

April 10, 2025

A new party, inspired by a viral TikTok, wants people of color to ‘take the Marina over’ for an afternoon

Event organizer Tomicia Blunt hopes that folks reluctant to visit the infamously un-diverse neighborhood come through

April 4, 2025

Oakland First Fridays director grateful for debate sparked by AI-generated flyer

But she probably won’t publish AI-generated content in the future

April 2, 2025

Sore from run clubs? San Francisco’s Sit Club might be the cure.

A group of young and mischievous techies are 'taking a stand' — er, a sit — against run club culture with an absurd party

March 31, 2025

Corporate sponsors are fleeing from SF Pride. Good riddance.

Multinational brands throwing money at Pride events was never about supporting a radical future for queer people — it was a marketing scheme all along

March 21, 2025

The Linda Lindas kick off their first headlining tour with a special playlist just for us

The all-girl rock band is performing at the UC Theatre and the Fillmore this week

March 20, 2025

Did DNA Lounge host a band known for Nazi connections? It’s complicated.

The Scottish band The Exploited has a legendary place in the street punk scene — and a frontman dogged by allegations

March 14, 2025

A hyped Cake Picnic sold out in one minute. Excluded bakers are throwing their own parties.

‘It was easier to get tickets to see Taylor Swift than the Picnic’

March 12, 2025

Welcome to the most radical day party in SF 

Pink Wash is aiming for a new standard for community parties in the city

March 11, 2025

Immaculate tunes and big conversations at Chat Room: Music

Thank you for coming out — and if you missed it, see some highlights

March 6, 2025