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Halloween

  • Blogs

    October 31, 2011

    Vote for Mayor Ed Lee ... The Halloween Costume

    We nearly forgot it was Halloween, with it being a Monday and all and the news that Kim Kardashian's inevitable divorce was confirmed days after the doomed union was broadcasted on TV.But we were reminded that it was both Halloween and election season when we caught a glimpse of this not-so-scary co ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 28, 2011

    Delicious Charity Bakesales, Ellen & Portia To Open Veg Eatery, and Vegan Halloween! Spooky!

    ​• It's Halloween on Monday! Which is a whack day for Halloween but I have no control over that, so take it up with God if you're so upset. Since the most holy day of the year for children and slutras is upon us, that means you should stock up on non-shitty candies at Rock Candy Snack Shop, bust ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 27, 2011

    Weekend Party Preview: Omar S and Jackmaster at Icee Hot, Sasha at Ruby Skye, and a Lot of '90s Nostalgia

    Omar S. ​ Hey, what do you know? Monday is Halloween! Yes, Halloween -- that strange time of the year in San Francisco, rivaled only by New Years, when the streets flood with people, the cars seem to swerve more, and all the taxis mysteriously vanish. Do yourself a favor and avoid Halloween th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 17, 2011

    Allergen Friendly Sweets: Rock Candy Snack Shop. Happy Halloween!

    ​Rock Candy Snack Shop opened on Bernal Heights' main drag on September 1st, just in time for us all to get busy on it for Halloween. Happy Halloween, indeed! Proprietress Heather Young says she wanted to create a candy shop for all the folks that candy forgot. The sad vegans, the sad kids wi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 11, 2011

    5 Best Food-Themed Halloween Costumes

    The time has come for San Franciscans to nail down their perfect ironic/disrespectful/tramp-ified Halloween costume. If you're tired of choosing between slutty cat and slutty bunny, we're here to help! Since this is a food blog, we're going to explore the five best food-related Halloween costumes, a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 1, 2010

    Target Christmas Album: Best Coast/Wavves, Blackalicious, Jason Schwartzman et al. Hock Holiday Cheer

    Don't they know it's Christmas? Seriously. Are they aware?​Now that it's December, the merchants of the world have declared open season on premature holiday festivities, turning life into the cultural equivalent of that house on your block that puts up Halloween decorations in August. Target (pron ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 15, 2010

    The Top 10 Music-Related Children's Costumes

    So last week you may have seen us going apeshit over this rad dude who made his three-year-old son a mind-blowing Deadmau5 costume for Halloween. Having concluded that he's pretty much the best dad ever, we started thinking about what band-related costumes we'd like to put on the (unfortunate) small ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 1, 2010

    Saturday Night: Deerhunter Unveils Ghostly Art-Pop at Slim's

    Cherrell Johnston​DeerhunterReal EstateOctober 30, 2010@ Slim'sBetter than: Dressing up as Christopher Walken and/or Robert DeNiro from The Deer Hunter for Halloween and making Russian roulette references in front of strangers. There's a certain ghoulishness, something otherworldly and ghostl ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 29, 2010

    Rock or Treat! HIJK & Four More Bands Disguise Themselves at Secret Satan

    ​Being a rock star is sort of like wearing a costume all the time, but who's really honest enough to be upfront about it? We'll tell you who: the five local bands participating in the Secret Satan show this Saturday at the Hemlock, that's who. In seasonal fashion, each of them will play a set in t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 29, 2010

    Meatless Filipino, Vegan Halloween Candy, and Slutty Pets

    ​SFoodie's roundup of tips, news, and rants from the week in animal-free eats. • Did you know it's World Go Vegan Week? I bet you didn't because all you care about is the Giants. Well, that's okay. Assuming the team comes back to San Francisco to finish up the Series next week, AT&T Park ha ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 29, 2010

    Today: Organic Brewers Converge on Ferry Building for Eco Tasting

    MateVeza's organic India Pale Ale.​Between the World Series and Halloween we've got a lot to be excited about 'round here. If you have time between getting your Snooki or The Situation costume together and painting a sign with clever wordplay involving Jonathan Sanchez, take a moment to celebr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 29, 2010

    Exclusive: Download All Shook Down's Halloween Mini-Mix

    ​This is my last daily post for SF Weekly's All Shook Down blog, so I've decided to finish my stay here with a little parting gift. I've made everyone a short mix of dark, ominous, strange, and spookily awesome music to take with you this Halloween. It's certainly not your typical dance mix. This ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 28, 2010

    Abs Alert: The Situation's Gonna Be at The Jug Shop Saturday

    guillermoquezad/FlickrCall it Halloween costume research.​What are you doing the night before Halloween? We've got a major situation to report. A fabulous costume party? A big celebrity chef doing a book signing? Good guesses, but not quite. We have Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino signing bott ... More >>

  • Music

    October 27, 2010

    Debaser Halloween Party: Show Preview

    guillermoquezad/FlickrCall it Halloween costume research.​What are you doing the night before Halloween? We've got a major situation to report. A fabulous costume party? A big celebrity chef doing a book signing? Good guesses, but not quite. We have Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino signing bott ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 27, 2010

    How to Be a Tech Company for Halloween

    ​ Forget the Zuckerberg mask -- be a whole damn tech company for Halloween. Here's how. Apple How to dress: Wear all white with silver shoes. Limit your ports: No pockets, no fly. Your hair should be seamless.   How to scare people: Jailbreak your pants.   The night's over when: You call ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 26, 2010

    The Halloween Candy Kids Crave Most? SFist Poll Seeks to Find Out

    rochelle, et. al./Flickr​I admit it: I once lived through a bad Martha patch. For Halloween that year I decided that what trick-or-treaters wanted wasn't miniature Kit Kats or bags of M&M's, but tiny cups of warm cider and doughnuts I fried myself. I couldn't have been more wrong, of course. T ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 18, 2010

    The Creepiest of Drunks: Top Five Halloween Cocktails

    Halloween is almost upon us. What better way to kick off the most spooktacular time of year than with a top-five list of classic cocktails with evil monikors?intrepidation/FlickrCorpse Reviver #2.​Corpse Reviver #2: Because version 1.0 wasn't potent enough. Our top pick has both a great name and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 14, 2010

    Robber Dons Halloween Mask -- 'Tis the Season

    Hooligans!​The changing colors of the leaves, the sight of children walking to school, the onset of rain or snow, the odors of ubiquitous barbecues on sunny days: These are all poignant reminders of the changing seasons. Here's one no one will wax nostalgic over:  The report of a crime being ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 29, 2010

    Shack Up with Trannies

    Hooligans!​The changing colors of the leaves, the sight of children walking to school, the onset of rain or snow, the odors of ubiquitous barbecues on sunny days: These are all poignant reminders of the changing seasons. Here's one no one will wax nostalgic over:  The report of a crime being ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 7, 2010

    Was a Miner, '49er

    Hooligans!​The changing colors of the leaves, the sight of children walking to school, the onset of rain or snow, the odors of ubiquitous barbecues on sunny days: These are all poignant reminders of the changing seasons. Here's one no one will wax nostalgic over:  The report of a crime being ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 21, 2010

    What To Do? Thursday's Pick: The Black Lips

    Zach Wolfe​The Black Lips have succeeded in making music that revels in the simple, brash effrontery afforded by guitars, drums, and volume. Think of it as platonic rock 'n' roll. What makes it work so well is that it all feels so unintentional. Where a lesser band would couch such atavistic music ... More >>

  • Music

    January 20, 2010

    The Black Lips

    Zach Wolfe​The Black Lips have succeeded in making music that revels in the simple, brash effrontery afforded by guitars, drums, and volume. Think of it as platonic rock 'n' roll. What makes it work so well is that it all feels so unintentional. Where a lesser band would couch such atavistic music ... More >>

  • Music

    November 18, 2009

    S.F. cops may have gone too far in seizing DJ gear at underground parties

    Zach Wolfe​The Black Lips have succeeded in making music that revels in the simple, brash effrontery afforded by guitars, drums, and volume. Think of it as platonic rock 'n' roll. What makes it work so well is that it all feels so unintentional. Where a lesser band would couch such atavistic music ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 16, 2009

    In the Game of Foursquare, S.F. Wins

    Since we've moved up to the Bay Area from Los Angeles we've noticed a strange phenomenon. Our new friends have an easier time finding each other and the places they've decided to congregate.Suspecting that perhaps this is because San Francisco checks in on the geo-locational social gaming App Foursq ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 3, 2009

    Where's Waldo: The Best of Craigslist Halloween Missed Connections

    The best part of Halloween is not the actual merry-making, but observing the aftermath of a night of booze-soaked costumed revelry. On Nov. 1, the streets of San Francisco were strewn with cardboard scythes and axes, as if an epic battle had taken place and quickly dispersed. (And in a way, it had.) ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 2, 2009

    Dogs In Halloween Costumes -- We Couldn't Help Ourselves

    Joe EskenaziHarley the boxer was a purse Chihuahua for Halloween. "Can't you tell?" queried her blue boa bedecked owner.​Really, honestly, we hadn't meant to publish a short, picture-heavy article featuring San Francisco dogs decked out in Halloween costumes. But when you begin passing one dog aft ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 2, 2009

    Monday Morning Hangover: Halloween in the Mission, Zombies at Cat Club, Audiopharmacy at Pier 23

    San Francisco was overrun by clever costumes this past weekend. SF Weekly hit the city to capture the best Halloween outfits in three different neighborhoods. In the Mission, photographer Hanna Quevedo shot people dressed as sexy cops, bottles of booze, and the undead. ​Check out the full Mission ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 30, 2009

    Hey DJ! Friday Q&A: Miguel Migs

    ​Over Halloween weekend there's no shortage of options for the costumed club-goer. But if you're into supporting a local celeb behind the decks, it's hard to beat a gig where Miguel Migs is the main attraction. The founder of Salted Music has spent most of this decade making a name for house music ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 30, 2009

    10 Things to Do This Weekend For Under $10

    André Koehne​This weekend marks the kickoff for the fall holidays--our favorite mad dash of too many parties and too much eating and all that dressing up and over-extending ourselves. For Halloween weekend there's no shortage of budget options to keep you busy. To wit: Muni Diaries Live @ Make-Ou ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 30, 2009

    Cops: No Tolerance For Halloween Drunkenness, Pissing -- Making This a Remarkable Day in S.F.

    It's a butterfly knife, Charlie Brown...​At yesterday's SFPD press conference, Chief George Gascon -- he of the nifty suit -- appears to have dressed as a police officer for Halloween. You can, too -- but if you tote a weapon, stumble drunkenly through public thoroughfares, urinate or defecate in ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 30, 2009

    Trick or Street: Family-Friendly Halloween Street-Food Party Tomorrow at Little Skillet

    djrajah/FlickrSoul Cocina's Roger Feely: He'll totally be there.​Ready to go all massive (food-wise) for Halloween? Hit up 360 Ritch (at Townsend) from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow for food, piñatas, and other tasty treats. It's being billed as a family-friendly event -- Halloween costumes are ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 30, 2009

    Spooks Already Out in San Francisco

    Today, our lunch break began with a terrifying encounter with a Specialty's delivery guy, Robert, who appeared to have sustained some serious injuries. That, or he bought fake scars and glued them to his face and caked it with make-up. "I'm just dead," he explained. Robert, who calle ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 30, 2009

    Bay Links: Scarifying Halloween Edition

    This will unavoidable this Halloween.​Spooky Muni! [Muni Diaries]Trick or Treat! Who wants to live in a candy factory? [Curbed]Absolutely ridiculous photo collection of pets in costume. [SF Gate]Need a last minute costume idea? Go as the entire city of San Francisco. [The Tens]Snarf, Kris Kringle. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 29, 2009

    Halloween Clips: The Ten Scariest Music Videos of All Time

    1. Alice Cooper - "Welcome To My Nightmare"You can't have Halloween without Alice Cooper. From his decapitation-happy live shows to his self-mocking sense of humor, he's rock's king demon. (Sorry, Marilyn--we know how hard you try.) But was Cooper ever better than when accompanied by the Muppets? ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 29, 2009

    Depravity with a Kick: Suggestions for Halloween Tippling

    Yes Becky/FlickrKitty likes celery.​Halloween, and with it the question of what to imbibe on this most ghoulish of holidays. For years humankind has attempted to concoct a passable drink out of a bright orange liqueur called Pumpkin Smash, but the stuff is so overwhelmingly sweet it demands a ... More >>

  • Film

    October 28, 2009

    Arthouse movie listings for October 28-November 3, 2009

    Yes Becky/FlickrKitty likes celery.​Halloween, and with it the question of what to imbibe on this most ghoulish of holidays. For years humankind has attempted to concoct a passable drink out of a bright orange liqueur called Pumpkin Smash, but the stuff is so overwhelmingly sweet it demands a ... More >>

  • Music

    October 28, 2009

    The best of the Bay Area's "costume rock"

    Yes Becky/FlickrKitty likes celery.​Halloween, and with it the question of what to imbibe on this most ghoulish of holidays. For years humankind has attempted to concoct a passable drink out of a bright orange liqueur called Pumpkin Smash, but the stuff is so overwhelmingly sweet it demands a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 28, 2009

    The Best of the Bay's 'Costume Rock' Bands

    The Residents​Because San Franciscans love nothing if not the excuse to dress up, Halloween is the perfect time to delve into our long history of bands in creative uniform--otherwise known by the pros as 'costume rock.' I mean, really, a little gimmick can go a long way on stage. In this week's is ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 26, 2009

    Haute Halloween Candy, Or How to Break Your Teeth and the Bank at the Same Time

    knipschildt.comLa Madeline au Truffe: Yours for a mere $250.​Most of us are more than happy with whatever sort of candy we can manage to score during Halloween. Luckily, there are some upscale options for those with champagne taste who won't settle for anything but the ludicrously pricey. Check ou ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 21, 2009

    Masking Your Fear

    knipschildt.comLa Madeline au Truffe: Yours for a mere $250.​Most of us are more than happy with whatever sort of candy we can manage to score during Halloween. Luckily, there are some upscale options for those with champagne taste who won't settle for anything but the ludicrously pricey. Check ou ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 21, 2009

    High-Heeled Horrors

    knipschildt.comLa Madeline au Truffe: Yours for a mere $250.​Most of us are more than happy with whatever sort of candy we can manage to score during Halloween. Luckily, there are some upscale options for those with champagne taste who won't settle for anything but the ludicrously pricey. Check ou ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 14, 2009

    Use Your Good Judgment When Donating Lascivious Outfits to Supervisor's Costume Givewaway For Kids

    WonderfulWorldOfAnimation.comYou were expecting, perhaps, 'Sexy Peanuts'?​Is there any limit to the Halloween costumes that can be rendered prurient via the placement of the word "sexy" ahead of the outfit's description? There's sexy nurse, sexy cop, sexy inmate, sexy construction worker, sexy may ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 14, 2009

    Back from the Dead

    WonderfulWorldOfAnimation.comYou were expecting, perhaps, 'Sexy Peanuts'?​Is there any limit to the Halloween costumes that can be rendered prurient via the placement of the word "sexy" ahead of the outfit's description? There's sexy nurse, sexy cop, sexy inmate, sexy construction worker, sexy may ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 13, 2009

    Five Terrible Food-Themed Halloween Costumes

    Halloween has become the Irreverent Olympics, in which everyone tries to out-whimsy each other with unexpected costumes. Oftentimes, partiers look to the pantry for inspiration. Sometimes food-themed costumes go right, and sometimes they go very, very wrong.1. Wonder Bread Baby​Congratulations. Yo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 2, 2009

    10 Things To Do This Weekend For Under $10

    Caroliner @ the Lab (Sat. and Sun.)​Hardly Strictly Bluegrass @ Golden Gate Park (Fri.-Sun.)Wait, what? Steve Martin and MC Hammer and Neko Case and Steve Earle? Yeah, it's the city's biggest free hootenanny with a cross section of roots music fans. Hardly Strictly Bluegrass kicks off today at 10: ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 16, 2009

    Trannies of the High Seas

    Caroliner @ the Lab (Sat. and Sun.)​Hardly Strictly Bluegrass @ Golden Gate Park (Fri.-Sun.)Wait, what? Steve Martin and MC Hammer and Neko Case and Steve Earle? Yeah, it's the city's biggest free hootenanny with a cross section of roots music fans. Hardly Strictly Bluegrass kicks off today at 10: ... More >>

  • Music

    July 2, 2008

    Nonconformity Still Reigns!

    The top eccentrics of San Francisco, and that's saying something.

  • Music

    October 24, 2007

    Let's Get Killed

    Oakland's Story Club hosts Budget Rock. Awesome ridiculous!

  • News

    October 24, 2007

    Halloween in the Castro: Where Will Everyone Pee?

    Oakland's Story Club hosts Budget Rock. Awesome ridiculous!

  • Calendar

    October 24, 2007

    All Trannies Eve

    Oakland's Story Club hosts Budget Rock. Awesome ridiculous!

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