San Francisco has appeared in hundreds of movies and television series, some famous, others obscure, from Eric von Stroheim’s 1924 Greed to Dirty Harry to Zodiac. Jim Van Buskirk, co-author of Celluloid San Francisco: The Film Lover’s Guide to Bay Area Movie Locations uses film stills and clips to demonstrate the more...

Leonard Nimoy died on February 27, 2015. He lived long and prospered and also left his mark on San Francisco. Here’s some of Spock’s greatest Bay Area hits from 1980s super fun time travel film Star Trek IV where the gang traveled back in time to modern day (i.e. 1986) San more...

So-called “Uber for Pot,” on-demand technology service, Eaze, is unveiling its “Eaze for All” campaign to deliver free medical marijuana to patients in the San Francisco Bay Area (serving 34 cities) in about 15 minutes. How to get 1/8 oz. free (plus delivery) Any legally verified, first-time Eaze patient in the San Francisco, more...

The Bay Area’s most colorful drag personalities will be returning to the ice for an evening of laughs, lip syncing and lipstick during Drag Queens On Ice: Glitz and Glamour. Drag Queens on Ice Thursday, December 17, 2014 | 8-9:30 pm Union Square Park, SF FREE to watch Please note, this event has been rescheduled for December 17th more...

During the Santa Skivvies Run, you can watch hundreds of bods drop their trousers, don Santa hats and reindeer antlers and help raise funds to support the free and local services of the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. Although it costs upwards of $50 to register to run, it’s free to watch the undie parade of more...

November is election month, and the votes are in for “Dog Mayor of San Francisco.” By the will of the people, Dean Clark’s dog, Frida has been chosen for the coveted post. Frida will hold “court” as Dog Mayor for a Day and you and your four-legged friends are invited to meet more...

Comedienne / activist / singer-songwriter Margaret Cho is taking it to the streets – apparently beginning an approximate month-long busking tour of San Francisco to help gather donations for the homeless. She’ll tweet the location of her street-performance intersection the day preceding her appearance. On Monday, November 17, 2014 she’ll be the more...

The Bay Bridge has always played second fiddle to the Golden Gate Bridge. But that changed in 2013 when the Bay Bridge – thanks to 25,000 LED lights – finally got a chance to shine. The story of how the Bay Lights project was born and all the technical and political more...

RoastSF is back with another heart stopping, fall-to-the-floor laughing, no holds barred comedy roast. Eight of the Bay’s favorite comedians come together to roast each other and October’s controversial guest of honor, a real life Dominatrix. You’ve seen the comedy roasts on TV and online, now it’s time to see one more...

Photographer Fred Lyon was born in San Francisco in 1924, and he calls himself a “third or fourth generation native.” He captured a city that was captivating the country, and has ventured into everything from food and fashion to wine, news, and architecture as subjects. His work has morphed from print to fine art, more...

Sadly, the oldest bison in Golden Gate Park passed away on Monday. “Last Cow” was 22 years old leaving a group of six bison remaining in the park. The oldest female American bison—which was cared for by the San Francisco Zoological Society and living in the spacious bison meadow in more...

During Muni Heritage Weekend, visitors will be able to ride and view historic streetcars, cable cars and buses that are rarely seen on city streets. In addition to these vintage vehicles from around the world, there will be exhibits, children’s activities, cable car bell ringing demonstrations, live music and more. 2014 more...

Funcheap is all about sharing voices and stories about San Francisco. Here’s Broke Ass Stuart‘s passionate plea to pass Prop G. Make Life Harder for Real Estate Speculators in SF by Broke-Ass Stuart Originally published by The Bold Italic It’s been a tough year, San Francisco. It feels like all this change is happening, more...

It’s the final game of the year at AT&T Park, let’s grab a win tonight and send us to KC with a 3-2 series lead. Come to SoMa StrEat Food Park for a huge game watch – game five of the World Series. Come on out on Sunday night to get more...

Yea, we own October! Come to SoMa StrEat Food Park for a huge game watch – game three of the World Series. If you couldn’t get tickets to AT&T Park on Friday night to get food truck grub, enjoy the beer garden and be part of the awesome playoff atmosphere at SF’s more...