Mission District lowrider parade shifts into high gear
Plus: Dean Preston on what the Engardio defeat means for 'moderates,' secrets sips and snacks at Portola Fest, a very stoney Hall of Flowers recap, 'The Day the Sky Turned Orange.'
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FOLSOM STREET FAIR RETURNS SEPTEMBER 28 TO WHIP UP COMMUNITY JOY
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Today's headlines:
BIG WEEK: Artists against Project 2025, Flower Piano, Low Rider Parade, Shakira Tribute Dinner…
By Marke B.
...Portola Fest, Ron Carter, Kim Anh, Pauly D, Pino Palladino, Cheryl Dunye's favorite flicks and more to do!
The Engardio recall and the failure of conservative politics in SF
By Dean Preston
In the first test of the new 'moderates' and their policies, the voters said, 'no thanks.'
Good Taste: Portola Music Fest promises a Pokémon bowl, dirrty drinks—and no lines
By Tamara Palmer
Quaffable highlights for this weekend's bayside blowout, including the debut of beloved Saigon Sandwich.
Puff: Sampling the best of blooms at a streamlined Hall of Flowers
By Dan Karkoska
Pros know the preeminent NorCal cannabis expo is the spot for sampling the year's hot buds.
Drama Masks: At Z Space, a flashback to the day that was much too much
By Charles Lewis III
'The Day the Sky Turned Orange,' plus 'The Reservoir''s ensemble work, and femmes rise in 'Indecent.'
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Win a pair of tickets to Portola Night Show: Prospa
By Marke B.
Deep EDM groove duo take over the Midway for Portola satellite show Fri/19—here's how to get in.
SCUMDANCE 2025 OOZES ONTO THE BIG SCREEN
Scumdance is a celebration of weird and wild micro-budget films, made by punks, dirtbags, mutants, and maniacs. Join us for a full day of horror, comedy, sleaze, trash and flat out bizarro movies from around the world.
CHEERS! TRUMER BREWERY OKTOBERFEST IS SEPTEMBER 27
Join the Trumer Brewery for a festive celebration of all things Oktoberfest! Get ready for a day filled with live music from Polkageist, traditional Bavarian food, and of course, plenty of award-winning beer to go around. Grab your lederhosen and dirndls, and get ready to raise a stein with us at Trumer Brewery Oktoberfest!
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