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Nightlife

  • Blogs

    March 6, 2012

    Even In A Recession, San Francisco Spends Billions on Nightlife

    ​Have you hugged a tourist today? San Francisco's Office of Economic Analysis revealed that 3,200 nightlife establishments have generated more than $4 billion for the city in a 2010 study. 80 percent of this stemmed from visitor areas including North Beach, Chinatown, and Union Square, and on an a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 24, 2011

    Tonight: Urban Kitchen Wants to Hang Out

    These Pickles Don't Know They're Tonight's Appetizers.​Urban Kitchen SF Happy Hour Where: Hog and Rocks, 3431 19th St. (at San Carlos), 550-8627 When: Tues., May 24, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Cost: Free appetizers; drink prices vary The rundown: Urban Kitchen SF is a go-to for classes on beekeeping, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 28, 2011

    Voting in the Best of S.F. Readers' Poll Ends Tomorrow

    ​Remember how many times you texted in your vote for Crystal Bowersox, only to sob when she lost last year's American Idol competition to Lee DeWyze? Why not expend the same effort on your favorite local restaurants and bars by voting for them in the 2011 SF Weekly Best of San Francisco readers' p ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 12, 2011

    The Eagle Tavern Closure: Hundreds Protest at Meeting, But Future Looks Dim

    S.F. Supervisor Bevan Dufty speaking at the Eagle last night.​Hundreds of supporters gathered at the Eagle Tavern last night to try to stop the closure of the beloved gay bar and live music venue later this month. But despite ambitious plans -- and lots of passion from patrons who said they'd trea ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 11, 2011

    The Eagle Tavern, Beloved Gay Bar and Live Venue, Will Reportedly Close This Month

    Thee Oh Sees playing at Eagle Tavern as part of the Thursday Night Live series.​We've been hearing rumors about this for a while now, and last night, it looks like SFist confirmed them: the Eagle Tavern, iconic SOMA gay bar and the site of many great local rock shows as part of its Thursday Night ... More >>

  • Music

    March 30, 2011

    Sizzle & Fizzle: Highs and Lows from the Last Week in S.F. Music

    Thee Oh Sees playing at Eagle Tavern as part of the Thursday Night Live series.​We've been hearing rumors about this for a while now, and last night, it looks like SFist confirmed them: the Eagle Tavern, iconic SOMA gay bar and the site of many great local rock shows as part of its Thursday Night ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 28, 2010

    Supervisor Candidates Spill Love for Music Scene at Forum

    District 8 Candidate Rafael Mandelman speaks on nightlife issues at Yoshi's​Last night, ten would-be S.F. supervisors gathered at Yoshi's on Fillmore to discuss how to keep this city's music scene thriving.Step back and think about that for a second. While the road to becoming a San Francisco City ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 24, 2010

    Tonga Room Happy Hour: All-You-Can-Eat Tiki Kitsch

    Zemistor/FlickrLava bowl for four ― the bar's fairly extensive happy hour spread offers its share of deep-fried, sweet-and-sour landmines.​The place: Tonga Room, 950 Mason (at California, in the Fairmont Hotel), 772-5278 The hours: Wed.-Fri., 5-7 p.m. The deals: All-you-can-eat $10 buffet ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 22, 2010

    New Hurdle for SF Politicos: Appease the Music Fans

    Joseph SchellArash Ghanadan is suing S.F. for false arrest and imprisonment after officers stormed a late-night party in SOMA.​Candidates vying for a San Francisco Board of Supervisors seat will face a brand-new challenge on the campaign trail this year: Placating local music fans and club owners ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 7, 2010

    New Nightclub Association Vows to Self-Police Its Members

    Is self-policing the answer to cleaing up San Francisco's nightlife mess? The selves vowing to police themselves say so. ​There's a new player in San Francisco's nightlife wars: A trade association with a carrot and stick approach to dealing with nightclub regulation. The California Music and Cult ... More >>

  • News

    April 28, 2010

    An App for Drinks and Apps

    Is self-policing the answer to cleaing up San Francisco's nightlife mess? The selves vowing to police themselves say so. ​There's a new player in San Francisco's nightlife wars: A trade association with a carrot and stick approach to dealing with nightclub regulation. The California Music and Cult ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 19, 2010

    Weekend Party Preview: Disco Weekend Extravaganza!

    Greg Wilson​We're happy that San Francisco is embracing the timeless sounds of disco more and more on a broader scale. Gone are the days of having to listen to your Donna Summer and Giorgio Moroder records at home, dancing alone while your cat watched. The late-'70s is making the rounds again in o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 13, 2010

    Club News: John Collins and Bionic Moving, Qoöl's Happy Hour Done

    ​The classy Natoma St. cocktail lounge John Collins is moving from one SOMA alley to another. This Saturday, Jan. 16, is the bar's last night at its current 90 Natoma location, and they're spending the weekend offering happy hour prices all day and night until they have to shut the operation down. ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 13, 2010

    Are We Headed for Footloose Territory?

    ​The classy Natoma St. cocktail lounge John Collins is moving from one SOMA alley to another. This Saturday, Jan. 16, is the bar's last night at its current 90 Natoma location, and they're spending the weekend offering happy hour prices all day and night until they have to shut the operation down. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 26, 2009

    Entertainment Commission Reform Legislation Passes in Supes' Committee, Headed for Full Board

    Legislation that would reform how San Francisco's nightclub-industry watchdog agency operates was approved by the Board of Supervisors' City Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee today, and is headed for a vote by the full board next month.Are changes coming to SF nightlife?​Following a t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 22, 2009

    'Friends of Entertainment Commission' Web Site Traced to Controversial Entertainment Commissioner

    The San Francisco Entertainment Commission has been having a rough go of it lately. The seven-member board of political appointees, tasked with regulating the city's nightclubs, has presided over a local nightlife scene that has become infamous for its violence. The commission has also come under fi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 11, 2009

    Hey DJ! Friday Q&A: DJ Pickpocket of Donuts

    ​Who in this city doesn't love Donuts? We're talking, of course, about both the sugary fried dough confections and the name of the club night where those breakfast treats become party favors. DJ Pickpocket is one of the DJs/hostesses behind the popular dance collective that pulls all kinds of cool ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 10, 2009

    Nightcrawlers at Rest

    ​Who in this city doesn't love Donuts? We're talking, of course, about both the sugary fried dough confections and the name of the club night where those breakfast treats become party favors. DJ Pickpocket is one of the DJs/hostesses behind the popular dance collective that pulls all kinds of cool ... More >>

  • Music

    May 27, 2009

    Outdated rules threaten the life of local all-ages clubs

    ​Who in this city doesn't love Donuts? We're talking, of course, about both the sugary fried dough confections and the name of the club night where those breakfast treats become party favors. DJ Pickpocket is one of the DJs/hostesses behind the popular dance collective that pulls all kinds of cool ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 14, 2009

    ABC: Vendetta Against All-Ages Venues?

    EKAphotograph Somewhat buried in Saturday's Chron was an eye-opening article by Marisa Lagos on San Francisco clubs being targeted by the state's department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC)--the feared institution which regulates businesses who serve booze, including restaurants, cafes, and nigh ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 8, 2009

    Happy Hour Freebies: Eddie Rickenbacker's

    "Stairway to Heaven" now playing at the piano bar.

  • Blogs

    March 12, 2009

    Happy Hour Freebies: 2nd Thursdays @ Serpentine

    Happy hour runs from 5pm to 6:30pm.

  • Blogs

    February 13, 2009

    Last Night: NightLife at Cal Academy of Sciences

    DJ J-Boogie drops some science, yoNightLife w/ DJs Fluid and J-BoogieCalifornia Academy of SciencesThursday, Feb. 12, 2009Better than: Shoving a six-year-old out of the way so you can hit the secret "eel viewing" spot. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against kids. Some of my best friends have one ... More >>

  • Music

    December 24, 2008

    Dating Games at the Mix

    DJ J-Boogie drops some science, yoNightLife w/ DJs Fluid and J-BoogieCalifornia Academy of SciencesThursday, Feb. 12, 2009Better than: Shoving a six-year-old out of the way so you can hit the secret "eel viewing" spot. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against kids. Some of my best friends have one ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 21, 2008

    Drink Away Your Carefully Planned Future With the Trust Fund

    DJ J-Boogie drops some science, yoNightLife w/ DJs Fluid and J-BoogieCalifornia Academy of SciencesThursday, Feb. 12, 2009Better than: Shoving a six-year-old out of the way so you can hit the secret "eel viewing" spot. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against kids. Some of my best friends have one ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 10, 2008

    Club Night Review: Sucker-Punch @ The Transfer

    DJ J-Boogie drops some science, yoNightLife w/ DJs Fluid and J-BoogieCalifornia Academy of SciencesThursday, Feb. 12, 2009Better than: Shoving a six-year-old out of the way so you can hit the secret "eel viewing" spot. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against kids. Some of my best friends have one ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 7, 2008

    Last Night: Youngbloodz at Milk Bar

    DJ J-Boogie drops some science, yoNightLife w/ DJs Fluid and J-BoogieCalifornia Academy of SciencesThursday, Feb. 12, 2009Better than: Shoving a six-year-old out of the way so you can hit the secret "eel viewing" spot. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against kids. Some of my best friends have one ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 29, 2008

    Smoke 'Em if You Got 'Em, Or Go To Jail!

    DJ J-Boogie drops some science, yoNightLife w/ DJs Fluid and J-BoogieCalifornia Academy of SciencesThursday, Feb. 12, 2009Better than: Shoving a six-year-old out of the way so you can hit the secret "eel viewing" spot. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against kids. Some of my best friends have one ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 3, 2007

    Clubbing It

    DJ J-Boogie drops some science, yoNightLife w/ DJs Fluid and J-BoogieCalifornia Academy of SciencesThursday, Feb. 12, 2009Better than: Shoving a six-year-old out of the way so you can hit the secret "eel viewing" spot. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against kids. Some of my best friends have one ... More >>

  • Music

    September 26, 2007

    LoveFest Promises 65,000 Ravers Listening to DJ Dan and Donald Glaude at City Hall

    DJ J-Boogie drops some science, yoNightLife w/ DJs Fluid and J-BoogieCalifornia Academy of SciencesThursday, Feb. 12, 2009Better than: Shoving a six-year-old out of the way so you can hit the secret "eel viewing" spot. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against kids. Some of my best friends have one ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 20, 2007

    Quit Bitching: Wednesday Night Picks (Pride [in the Tenderloin] Edition)

    DJ J-Boogie drops some science, yoNightLife w/ DJs Fluid and J-BoogieCalifornia Academy of SciencesThursday, Feb. 12, 2009Better than: Shoving a six-year-old out of the way so you can hit the secret "eel viewing" spot. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against kids. Some of my best friends have one ... More >>

  • Music

    April 26, 2006

    Let's Get Physical

    Bus Station John spins rare vinyl into golden opportunities

  • Culture

    November 9, 2005

    Myth Interpretation

    Two thieves, six actors, and one enduring Mission District legend

  • Best of San Francisco

    May 11, 2005

    Best New Nightlife Trend

    Two thieves, six actors, and one enduring Mission District legend

  • Music

    June 30, 2004

    BeatBox

    The homo dance scene gets a makeover with "White Swallow" and "Macho"; Felonius brings its live hip hop to 12 Galaxies.

  • Calendar

    June 23, 2004

    Slumming

    The underbelly of San Francisco's bar scene

  • Listen Up

    March 17, 2004

    Club Directory

    The underbelly of San Francisco's bar scene

  • Music

    October 1, 2003

    San Francisco

    The underbelly of San Francisco's bar scene

  • Music

    December 18, 2002

    Soft Pink Sleuth

    Matmos' Drew Daniel uncovers the darkness -- and the silliness -- of house music

  • Best of San Francisco

    May 15, 2002

    Best Hot Bar Street

    Polk

  • Music

    September 5, 2001

    After School Special

    Jon Bernson's DJ Club gets kids off the streets -- and onto the turntables

  • Music

    August 16, 2000

    Feeling Mighty Real

    How disco changed the face of local dance music

  • Best of San Francisco

    May 17, 2000

    Best Reason to Go Out on a Tuesday Night

    You'll Beat the Crowds

  • News

    April 26, 2000

    Comrades of the People's Republic

    While traveling in China, our writer explores that country's increasing sexual freedom

  • Music

    November 3, 1999

    Taken Seriously

    In the '90s, the Pet Shop Boys have made a case for being more than just a retro act. America still won't listen.

  • Calendar

    March 18, 1998

    You Are Here

    In the '90s, the Pet Shop Boys have made a case for being more than just a retro act. America still won't listen.

  • Calendar

    November 5, 1997

    Slap Shots

    In the '90s, the Pet Shop Boys have made a case for being more than just a retro act. America still won't listen.

  • Music

    March 13, 1996

    Night Crawler

    In the '90s, the Pet Shop Boys have made a case for being more than just a retro act. America still won't listen.

  • Music

    December 27, 1995

    Night Crawler

    In the '90s, the Pet Shop Boys have made a case for being more than just a retro act. America still won't listen.

  • Music

    November 29, 1995

    Samples

    In the '90s, the Pet Shop Boys have made a case for being more than just a retro act. America still won't listen.

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