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February 10, 2012
No Tickets? Nine Ways You Can Still Get Into Burning Man 2012
Whatever else history might say of the Burning Man Ticket Fiasco of 2012, it offers the community that puts on the festival one more brute lesson in market economics. For attendees at the longtime countercultural arts festival held annually in the desert near Reno, news that four-fifths of the ticke ... More >>
Music
December 28, 2011
Sea of Dreams: Show Preview
Whatever else history might say of the Burning Man Ticket Fiasco of 2012, it offers the community that puts on the festival one more brute lesson in market economics. For attendees at the longtime countercultural arts festival held annually in the desert near Reno, news that four-fifths of the ticke ... More >>
Blogs
September 21, 2011
Oktoberfest Rings In the New Beer -- Now in September!
Werner Heiber / ShutterstockIt's that time of year againIf you're anything like us, you suffer through the 11 months of the year when it's inappropriate to wear a dirndl. It's finally time to dust off those frilly garments and drink beer from an assortment of over-sized glassware. Since you ... More >>
Blogs
August 10, 2011
Eat Filipino Food at Pistahan Festival This Weekend
Chicken adobo with rice18th Annual Pistahan Parade and Festival When: Aug. 13-14, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Yerba Buena Gardens Cost: Free Hungry? Head to the Pistahan Parade and Festival at the Yerba Buena Gardens this weekend for Filipino jazz, dance, arts, and, of course, food. Get hungry n ... More >>
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June 1, 2011
Superstar Sightings
Chicken adobo with rice18th Annual Pistahan Parade and Festival When: Aug. 13-14, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Yerba Buena Gardens Cost: Free Hungry? Head to the Pistahan Parade and Festival at the Yerba Buena Gardens this weekend for Filipino jazz, dance, arts, and, of course, food. Get hungry n ... More >>
Blogs
May 27, 2011
This Weekend: Carnaval Entertains With a Flurry of Feathers and a Food PAVILLION
33rd Annual SF Carnaval Festival & Grand Parade Where: Harrison between 23rd street and 16th streets. When: Saturday and Sunday, May 28-29, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Cost: Free The rundown: This wild two-day event takes place in the streets of the Mission, and celebrates the rich cultural traditi ... More >>
Blogs
April 8, 2011
Two-Week Cherry Blossom Festival Starts Saturday in Japantown
Luis ChongOkinawa soba, annual feature of Japantown's Cherry Blossom Festival.Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival Where: Japantown, Post and Buchanan Streets When: Sat.-Sun., Apr. 9-10, and 16-17; grand parade and anime costume awards on Sun., Apr. 17 Cost: Free; donations accepted ... More >>
Blogs
March 8, 2011
Get High With Mutaytor Today, Even if Burning Man Is Months Away
Listen to this while high: Mutaytor's Unconditional Love (The Westerfield Sessions). Behind the buzz: Though born in Nevada's Black Rock desert at Burning Man and world-HQ'd in an obscure Los Angeles warehouse, Mutaytor is San Franciscan almost by default. L.A.'s Burning Man scene is sexy ... More >>
Blogs
October 17, 2010
Treasure Island Day 1: LCD Soundsystem, Deadmau5, !!! Have Crowd Dancing To Keep Warm
Joseph Schell!!!'s Nic Offer dove into the crowd no fewer than three times.Treasure Island Music Festival, Day One October 16th, 2010 Better than: A 1974 episode of Soul Train taped inside a meat freezer. We were breakfasting with friends in Potrero Hill when our hostess prono ... More >>
Blogs
June 25, 2010
10 Things: Good Bands, Gay Pride, Free Market and The Life and Death of an Italian Cat
Portland's The Caps, performing at Summer Solstice Spectacle on SaturdayOn this fine Pride weekend, let's step back and take a moment to appreciate all the superb events our foggy town has to offer without high costs or shitty attitudes. Where else in the world can you find citywide Michael Jacks ... More >>
Calendar
May 26, 2010
Dancing in the Streets
Portland's The Caps, performing at Summer Solstice Spectacle on SaturdayOn this fine Pride weekend, let's step back and take a moment to appreciate all the superb events our foggy town has to offer without high costs or shitty attitudes. Where else in the world can you find citywide Michael Jacks ... More >>
Music
May 26, 2010
Clubs preview: Poirier
Portland's The Caps, performing at Summer Solstice Spectacle on SaturdayOn this fine Pride weekend, let's step back and take a moment to appreciate all the superb events our foggy town has to offer without high costs or shitty attitudes. Where else in the world can you find citywide Michael Jacks ... More >>
Blogs
May 11, 2010
Summer Music Festival Spoof
www.collegehumor.comOn the eve of the big summer festival season--when it's only a matter of days, or tweets, before Outside Lands spills its lineup--CollegeHumor.com has made one of the best spoofs of the music weekender scene that we've seen. From the lineup (featuring "bearded jam band; f ... More >>
Blogs
March 17, 2010
SXSW Interactive Is Dead
Image of a VIP fence via Flickr/AdrantsNo annual festival, conference, or party will ever be as good as the first year you went. That's not what I'm talking about when I say that South by Southwest Interactive died this year. Earlier this week, Jolie O'Dell wrote the usual "Why SXSW Sucks" post. ... More >>
News
August 26, 2009
Black Rock Flock: A Burning Man preparation guide
Image of a VIP fence via Flickr/AdrantsNo annual festival, conference, or party will ever be as good as the first year you went. That's not what I'm talking about when I say that South by Southwest Interactive died this year. Earlier this week, Jolie O'Dell wrote the usual "Why SXSW Sucks" post. ... More >>
Calendar
July 8, 2009
In Pageantry's Heyday
Image of a VIP fence via Flickr/AdrantsNo annual festival, conference, or party will ever be as good as the first year you went. That's not what I'm talking about when I say that South by Southwest Interactive died this year. Earlier this week, Jolie O'Dell wrote the usual "Why SXSW Sucks" post. ... More >>
Blogs
June 25, 2009
Producer of Great American Food and Music Fest Looking Forward to Next Year's Event
Think you can handle another one?The producer of the troubled Great American Food and Music Fest said he's making plans for next year's festival even as he's figuring out where to lay the blame for the June 13 event at Shoreline in Mountain View. "I'm so excited about next year," said event produce ... More >>
Blogs
June 11, 2009
Black Rock City or Bust: Help Send Magic Curry Man to Burning Man
Magic Curry Man wants to serve the playa.The mobility of the infamous Magic Curry Kart is really rather limited, and Magic Curry Man needs your help to get it out to Burning Man's Black Rock City in August. He'll be in front of Sports Basement (1590 Bryant at 15th St.) tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. ... More >>
Blogs
May 21, 2009
Ten Holiday Weekend Treats for Under $10
T.G.I.A.H.W. Which stands for Thank God It's a Holiday Weekend. In the next three days, there's plenty of cheap stuff to do for those planning a little staycation in San Francisco. Below are a couple of our top selections for what to do for under $10.Sarah Applebaum (see Saturday)Mundane Shift Shape ... More >>
Calendar
April 15, 2009
Tamales Bay
T.G.I.A.H.W. Which stands for Thank God It's a Holiday Weekend. In the next three days, there's plenty of cheap stuff to do for those planning a little staycation in San Francisco. Below are a couple of our top selections for what to do for under $10.Sarah Applebaum (see Saturday)Mundane Shift Shape ... More >>
Blogs
September 3, 2008
Burning Man Missed Connections: Better than Regular MCs.
T.G.I.A.H.W. Which stands for Thank God It's a Holiday Weekend. In the next three days, there's plenty of cheap stuff to do for those planning a little staycation in San Francisco. Below are a couple of our top selections for what to do for under $10.Sarah Applebaum (see Saturday)Mundane Shift Shape ... More >>
Calendar
August 20, 2008
Make It Work
T.G.I.A.H.W. Which stands for Thank God It's a Holiday Weekend. In the next three days, there's plenty of cheap stuff to do for those planning a little staycation in San Francisco. Below are a couple of our top selections for what to do for under $10.Sarah Applebaum (see Saturday)Mundane Shift Shape ... More >>
Blogs
July 17, 2008
San Francisco Zine Fest this Weekend
T.G.I.A.H.W. Which stands for Thank God It's a Holiday Weekend. In the next three days, there's plenty of cheap stuff to do for those planning a little staycation in San Francisco. Below are a couple of our top selections for what to do for under $10.Sarah Applebaum (see Saturday)Mundane Shift Shape ... More >>
Calendar
March 12, 2008
You'll Have the Hangover of the Irish
T.G.I.A.H.W. Which stands for Thank God It's a Holiday Weekend. In the next three days, there's plenty of cheap stuff to do for those planning a little staycation in San Francisco. Below are a couple of our top selections for what to do for under $10.Sarah Applebaum (see Saturday)Mundane Shift Shape ... More >>
Calendar
October 10, 2007
Meeting And Exceeding Your Beer Needs
T.G.I.A.H.W. Which stands for Thank God It's a Holiday Weekend. In the next three days, there's plenty of cheap stuff to do for those planning a little staycation in San Francisco. Below are a couple of our top selections for what to do for under $10.Sarah Applebaum (see Saturday)Mundane Shift Shape ... More >>
Blogs
August 28, 2007
Chicken John's mayoral campaign qualifies for public funds
T.G.I.A.H.W. Which stands for Thank God It's a Holiday Weekend. In the next three days, there's plenty of cheap stuff to do for those planning a little staycation in San Francisco. Below are a couple of our top selections for what to do for under $10.Sarah Applebaum (see Saturday)Mundane Shift Shape ... More >>
Blogs
August 27, 2007
Psycho Mail #1
T.G.I.A.H.W. Which stands for Thank God It's a Holiday Weekend. In the next three days, there's plenty of cheap stuff to do for those planning a little staycation in San Francisco. Below are a couple of our top selections for what to do for under $10.Sarah Applebaum (see Saturday)Mundane Shift Shape ... More >>
News
January 31, 2007
Letters to the Editor
Week of 1-31-07
Music
September 13, 2006
Share the Love
Two massive electronic music events, one small spotlight
News
June 21, 2006
The Honeymooners
Two massive electronic music events, one small spotlight
Home Entertainment
April 19, 2006
When Stars Don't Align
Two massive electronic music events, one small spotlight
Calendar
December 8, 2004
Large and Lovely
A film about a tent city on a dusty plain. No, it's not Burning Man.
Calendar
October 13, 2004
Let It Roll
A skate date
Best of San Francisco
May 14, 2003
Best Local Actor About to Leave Town
Emily Ackerman
News
September 18, 2002
Letters to the Editor
Week of September 18, 2002
News
September 11, 2002
Letters to the Editor
Week of September 11, 2002
Culture
June 19, 2002
Breath of Understanding
Pondering the questions raised by the international reach of the Ethnic Dance Festival
Best of San Francisco
May 15, 2002
Arts & Entertainment Readers' Poll
Pondering the questions raised by the international reach of the Ethnic Dance Festival
Music
November 21, 2001
House Of Tudor
"Spanksgiving," psychobilly menace, and sweet calypso
Calendar
July 18, 2001
Mad Scientist
Dr. Aaron Wolf Baum turns modern technology into a weird amalgam of sound and image, music and art
Film
November 1, 2000
Reel World
Grotto Film Project; Latino Film Festival
Calendar
July 12, 2000
Of Satin Toes and Celluloid
Dance Film Series presented by Summerfest/Dance 2000
Best of San Francisco
May 17, 2000
Best Musical Museum Where You Can Touch (and Buy)
Lark in the Morning
Dining
December 16, 1998
The Man Who Came to Dinner
Lark in the Morning
Music
June 24, 1998
Riff Raff
Lark in the Morning
Music
July 2, 1997
Night Crawler
Lark in the Morning
Music
May 21, 1997
Riff Raff
Lark in the Morning
Music
September 11, 1996
Samples
Lark in the Morning
News
September 20, 1995
Hunka Hunka Burning Wood
A spark-by-spark description of this year's Burning Man
Culture
June 28, 1995
Aisle Seat
A spark-by-spark description of this year's Burning Man
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