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The Dare is a lot of fun — but illustrates the letdown of indie sleaze 2.0

Some nostalgia is maybe better left in the past (even if you weren’t old enough the first time)

September 27, 2024

At the Greek Theatre, Mitski illustrated the pain and pleasure of pop stardom

In the first of three Bay Area shows, the singer pushed back against her fame with a bizarre — but delightful — mix of cabaret, performance art, and pure pop showmanship

September 24, 2024

Reminiscing about Ben Davis, the iconic workwear brand that helped define San Francisco

Beloved by generations of San Francisco OGs, the brand’s legacy is kept alive by artists and obsessives alike

September 19, 2024

How do Bay Area locals really use AI?

Despite lofty promises (and a steep environmental cost), people are using AI tools more for cheating and noodling around than to try and save the world

September 18, 2024

An ode to Tommy’s Joynt, the city’s paragon of gloriously okay food

San Francisco’s oldest hofbrau has made its humble home on Geary Boulevard since 1947. Here’s hoping it never changes

September 11, 2024

The night Sylvester changed San Francisco

Sylvester's legendary San Francisco War Memorial Opera House show can now be heard in full for the first time

September 6, 2024

Get in losers, we’re going to a weekday K-pop show

Everyone should see a group like Artms at least once in their lives, even (and especially) if you don’t think you’re part of its key demo

September 4, 2024

Social media is making it weirder than ever to be a teen girl (or the dad of one)

As an anti-social-media dad, it’s a struggle to keep up with trends like ‘fit-checks’

September 3, 2024

The best Dance Dance Revolution player in the world lives in Hayward

Chris Chike, aka iamchris4life, also set a Guinness World Record for his ‘Guitar Hero’ skills

August 29, 2024