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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)
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
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
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
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
I’m being tormented by teens who keep calling and asking me about beans
This is all Mr. Beast’s fault
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
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
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’
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