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[Sponsored] The SF ENRG program awarded 620 Jones a grant to excite the City's downtown neighborhoods. They have partnered with legendary queen Juanita MORE! to celebrate Valentine's Day with a Loads of Love dinner, dance, cocktail, performance, and art party. Dinner reservations here. 

The city and state have to look seriously at changing the way local governments can collect taxes. There's no other option. That's The Agenda for Feb. 3-9

By Tim Redmond

She was part of the wild scene that produced Janis Joplin and Grace Slick. Now, she finally gets her due with a new compilation.

By Joshua Rotter

From indie heroes Pavement to 'The Vagabond Queen of Lagos,' 27th installment celebrates the offbeat, DIY, and authentic.

By Dennis Harvey

The worldwide collaborative event creates community in a competitive industry, and bring more fun into the universe.

By Leah Isobel

Maybe Trump, Vance, Zuckerberg, and Bezos could join you. Bon voyage!

By Joel Schechter

[Sponsored] Preservation Hall Jazz Band comes to San Francisco for a two-day, three-show Mardi Gras Party to celebrate the City of New Orleans on Feb 14 and 15 at the Presidio Theatre. The Mardi Gras Party includes Louisiana cuisine, cocktails, the Jazz Mafia, and Big Easy vibes. Get tickets here!

[Sponsored] The 27th san Francisco Independent Film Festival features 80 fresh flicks from around the world—and around the Bay—in cinemas and streaming. Check out the schedule here and score tix here. 

[Sponsored] Celebrate love and community on Saturday, February 8, 11am–6pm, in Balmy Alley. Enjoy live music, local art, delicious food, and family-friendly fun in the heart of the Mission District. Don’t miss this 4th annual Valentine’s Day tradition that unites community, culture, and connection! Learn more here.

[Sponsored] Music, performance, comedy, cooking, art... You'll find everything at the Chan National Queer Arts Center. Experience something bold and provocative this winter. Click here for details!

[Sponsored] Community engagement is at the heart of the MA in Urban and PublicAffairs and the Master of Public Administration graduate programs at USF. We listen to communities for real solutions to social and political problems, connecting students to create and implement innovative policies, with research topics like transportation, housing, politics, labor, and land use. Learn more here!