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Picturing S.F. and beyond

Disease Detective

Deborah Hayden's new book, Pox, pulls the covers off famous people with syphilis. That's right: syphilis.

Clown Without Borders

Why would a former S.F. stockbroker travel to war-torn countries and refugee camps just to make people laugh?

This Weekend: All the S.F. Haiti Benefits We Could Find

Bakesale for Haiti: Many cupcakes and other sweets are on sale at the gourmet market, as well as at Pizzaiolo in Oakland and Gioia Pizzeria in North Berkeley. All proceeds benefit Partners in Health. Sat., Jan. 23, 10 a.m., free. Bi-Rite Market, 3639 18th St. (at Guerrero), 241-9760, www.biritemarke ... More >>

More Haiti Relief Benefits from Bay Area Food Businesses

Mina T./YelpSprinkles is donating proceeds from its red velvet cupcakes.​Tomorrow night's cocktail crawl isn't the only Haiti benefit brewing: Tonight at Jardinière (300 Grove at Franklin): The regular Monday night prix fixe is dedicated to Haiti, with all proceeds (estimated to be around $1 ... More >>

Haiti Benefit Roundup Pt. 3: Afro-beat, Shoegaze, Dubstep, & Punk Unite

Kalbass Kreyol​It's heartening to see that neither the media attention nor the outpouring of musician support for Haiti fundraising has dropped off in the weeks since the earthquake hit. Here's the latest batch of shows with proceeds going to non-profits working to rebuild Haiti.The Red Devil Loun ... More >>

What To Do? Wednesday's Pick: S.F. Hearts Haiti

Jeremiah (L) and Sila (R)​S.F. Hearts Haiti: A Benefit for Doctors Without Borders @ The Independent The San Francisco scene has already rushed to raise funds for Haitian earthquake relief and -- at least in terms of music -- this may be its most international effort yet. Maisha Productions' Jere ... More >>

St. Patrick's Day '10 Event Listings

Jeremiah (L) and Sila (R)​S.F. Hearts Haiti: A Benefit for Doctors Without Borders @ The Independent The San Francisco scene has already rushed to raise funds for Haitian earthquake relief and -- at least in terms of music -- this may be its most international effort yet. Maisha Productions' Jere ... More >>

Critical Practice

Jeremiah (L) and Sila (R)​S.F. Hearts Haiti: A Benefit for Doctors Without Borders @ The Independent The San Francisco scene has already rushed to raise funds for Haitian earthquake relief and -- at least in terms of music -- this may be its most international effort yet. Maisha Productions' Jere ... More >>

Now there's an 'iPhone of Nightclubs' T-Shirt (Pic)

You may have seen the funny-ass 'iPhone of Nightclubs' slogan that went up on the marquis of the Red Devil Lounge. Well now, you can buy the slogan on a club T-shirt:​

Outside India: Recurring Street-Food Party Returns This Weekend

djrajah/FlickrSoul Cocina's Roger Feely​The ninth installment of the Outside In street-food and music parties has been dubbed Outside India: not only Indian-inspired cooking, but beats from DJs Amar, Jimmy Love, and Suresh from popular monthly club Non-Stop Bhangra. Body movements courtesy of ... More >>