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It's your last chance to watch "Everybody's Talking About Jamie" in San Francisco
It's your last chance to see Ray of Light's production of "Everybody's Talking About Jamie" this weekend. The show is the perfect way to beat the June gloom, and a heartwarming story for Pride month.Catch up quick: The show follows the story of Jamie New (Romelo Urbi), a teenager in Sheffield, England, who dreams of being a drag queen.The performances are stellar. Urbi shines as the irrepressible Jamie, while solos from Anne Elizabeth Clark (as Jamie's mother, Margaret) and Madelyn Davis-Haddad (Jamie's best friend Pritti) are worth the ticket price alone.Claire's thought bubble: I loved seeing some of SF's best drag talent making musical theater cameos, including Rahni NothingMore and Katya Smirnoff-Skyy.Stop by: "Everybody's Talking About Jamie" runs until Sunday at the Victoria Theatre. Romelo Urbi (left) and J. Conrad Frank star as Jamie New and Loco Chanelle in Ray of Light's production of "Everybody's Talking About Jamie." Photo: Courtesy of Jon Bauer/Ray of Light TheatreGet more local stories in your inbox with Axios San Francisco.
Summer of Music returns to San Francisco after successful first year
Summer of Music returns this weekend in an expanded format with concerts on Saturday and Sunday afternoons across six neighborhoods.Why it matters: The citywide live music series launched last year as part of an effort to boost economic activity and spotlight local artists, turning Bay Area storefronts into mini-music venues that hosted free concerts every week.Driving the news: Over 175 local Bay Area musicians and 75 business owners have signed up to participate this summer, including Twango SF, Oceanography, Yaadi Erica and more.Performances will take place in the Mission, Castro, Haight, Inner Sunset, Marina and North Beach.The inaugural Summer of...
Summer of Music returns to San Francisco after successful first year
Summer of Music returns this weekend in an expanded format with concerts on Saturday and Sunday afternoons across six neighborhoods.Why it matters: The citywide live music series launched last year as part of an effort to boost economic activity and spotlight local artists, turning Bay Area storefronts into mini-music venues that hosted free concerts every week.Driving the news: Over 175 local Bay Area musicians and 75 business owners have signed up to participate this summer, including Twango SF, Oceanography, Yaadi Erica and more.Performances will take place in the Mission, Castro, Haight, Inner Sunset, Marina and North Beach.The inaugural Summer of...
City committee advances option for Bob's Donuts' expansion plans
Bob's Donuts, a beloved San Francisco institution, could expand to a bigger space if a proposal before the Board of Supervisors is approved.Why it matters: The doughnut shop, which has been a staple in Nob Hill since the 1960s and was nominated as a legacy business in April, was unable to reach a lease agreement with its current landlord, according to its owners.The legislation, proposed by District 3 Supervisor Aaron Peskin, would enable Bob's Donuts to move to a larger location in the same neighborhood.Driving the news: The legislation, which would amend the city's planning code to allow legacy businesses...
How San Francisco's first lesbian bar paved the way for LGBTQ+ nightlife
When Mona's opened in North Beach in 1936, owners and married couple Mona and Jimmie Sargeant imagined it as a bohemian space for writers and artists. But as their business grew, so did the club's dynamics. Why it matters: It became the first openly lesbian club in San Francisco and paved the way for more lesbian clubs to flourish both in the Bay and across the U.S.How it happened: The couple began hiring singing waitresses, some of whom dressed as men, and styled the bar as an impersonation cabaret with drag performances by lesbians and genderfluid people.Gladys Bentley, a blues...
Things to do in San Francisco this weekend: Circus Bella, soy festival and more
We've got a full schedule for you this weekend. Buckle up and get ready to take your pick.Thursday🎨 Gather for an evening of exhibition-inspired art projects, featuring activations that explore creative reuse, mixed media aesthetics, collaborative robot art and more.5:30–9pm at the Museum of Craft and Design. Tickets are $10 for general admission, $8 for students and seniors and free for MCD members.🎉 Swing by some of the pop-up drag shows in downtown San Francisco as part of the city's "Drag Me Downtown" initiative. Performers include Tyson Check-in and Kipper Snacks.5–7pm at the Third Floor at the Jay Hotel. Free.Friday🎪...
Things to do in San Francisco this weekend: Circus Bella, soy festival and more
We've got a full schedule for you this weekend. Buckle up and get ready to take your pick.Thursday🎨 Gather for an evening of exhibition-inspired art projects, featuring activations that explore creative reuse, mixed media aesthetics, collaborative robot art and more.5:30–9pm at the Museum of Craft and Design. Tickets are $10 for general admission, $8 for students and seniors and free for MCD members.🎉 Swing by some of the pop-up drag shows in downtown San Francisco as part of the city's "Drag Me Downtown" initiative. Performers include Tyson Check-in and Kipper Snacks.5–7pm at the Third Floor at the Jay Hotel. Free.Friday🎪...
Climbing to the top of the Transamerica Pyramid
What do you do when you're offered a private tour of San Francisco's second-tallest building? You climb to the top — and film the entire thing for Axios!The big picture: The Transamerica Pyramid and surrounding area were sold for $650 million in 2020 and have been undergoing renovations for 18 months. The $400 million project is the biggest single investment in downtown SF since COVID. Fun fact: The architectural firm behind the renovations, Foster + Partners, also designed Apple's "spaceship" headquarters in Cupertino.State of play: While the renovated lobby is open to visitors, the metal spire at the top (all...
Climbing to the top of the Transamerica Pyramid
What do you do when you're offered a private tour of San Francisco's second-tallest building? You climb to the top — and film the entire thing for Axios!The big picture: The Transamerica Pyramid and surrounding area were sold for $650 million in 2020 and have been undergoing renovations for 18 months. The $400 million project is the biggest single investment in downtown SF since COVID. Fun fact: The architectural firm behind the renovations, Foster + Partners, also designed Apple's "spaceship" headquarters in Cupertino.State of play: While the renovated lobby is open to visitors, the metal spire at the top (all...
"Only going to get worse": Sonoma County wildfire marks start of Bay Area fire season
California's extreme weather season is underway, with a fire in Sonoma County burning over 1,200 acres since Sunday.Why it matters: Several hundred residents were ordered to evacuate, and the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a red flag warning for high elevation parts of the inner North Bay yesterday.Driving the news: The Point Fire, which broke out around noon on Sunday near Lake Sonoma is one of a dozen that broke out across the state in the past few days.While the Point Fire is now at least 20% contained, low humidity and gusty winds of up to 40 mph continue to...
Black 2 San Francisco summer program is in full swing
Black 2 San Francisco, an education program designed to bring students from historically Black colleges and universities to study and live in the city, began its inaugural summer program this month.Why it matters: It is part of Mayor London Breed's bigger plan to launch an HBCU satellite campus in San Francisco, as well as bring 30,000 residents and students to the downtown area by 2030.Driving the news: Black2SF's first group comprises 60 HBCU students, who will spend six weeks working in paid internships across city offices, including district attorney, city attorney, and recreation and parks.Students will work on various projects...
Where things stand in San Francisco's mayoral race
More than a dozen candidates have qualified for the November ballot in a mayoral race that political observers say will be a referendum on incumbent Mayor London Breed's tenure.Why it matters: San Francisco residents will decide either to reelect Breed, who is seeking a second full term, or go in another direction as the city grapples with a drug overdose epidemic, a homelessness crisis and a struggling downtown.What they're saying: Voters will ultimately determine whether the city "should move further to the right" or "take a more progressive approach," longtime political consultant Jim Ross told Axios via email.The candidate who...
San Francisco moves to begin installing curbside EV chargers
Curbside electric vehicle chargers are coming to San Francisco, the mayor's office announced Friday, and they could start being installed within the next six months.Why it matters: The chargers are intended to expand the EV infrastructure, making it more convenient and affordable, especially for apartment dwellers who cannot charge their cars at home and must rely on expensive DC fast chargers.San Francisco has set a goal of installing at least 1,700 public chargers by 2030, though some city leaders are aiming higher.How it works: The pilot program for curbside chargers invites providers, which may include companies like Electrify America and...
How Bay Area cities are converting old hotels and schools into housing
Data: RentCafe; Note: Includes buildings with at least 50 units; Chart: Simran Parwani/AxiosThe next in-demand apartment could be inside an old Bay Area school, church or hotel.Why it matters: As developers and cities like San Francisco seek to repurpose empty space into much-needed housing, a mix of building types are on the table.State of play: The San Francisco metro area, which includes Oakland and Berkeley, recorded the fourth-highest number of conversions to apartments in 2023 at 552, according to a RentCafe analysis.That's primarily due to the conversion of a former warehouse property in Alameda County, which created 372 new apartments.Other Bay...
Civil grand jury report argues SF is unprepared for flooding risks
San Francisco is unprepared for flooding risks associated with climate change, the city's civil grand jury said in a report this week.Why it matters: Climate change is resulting in rising sea levels and greater storms, which further strain the city's aging sewer system and put San Francisco at risk for flooding.Last year's harsh winter storms forced millions of gallons of sewage into the San Francisco Bay and its associated waterways.What they're saying: "In a city of more than 800,000 citizens who are surrounded by water on three sides and [whose] residential and business districts are in harm's way, we felt...
6 SF weekend ideas
It's almost time for the weekend. Here are some ideas to get those brain juices flowing.Thursday🎭 Check out the Drag Me Downtown pop-up drag show with performances by Tito Soto and Amoura Teese.5-7pm at Pabu IzakayaFriday🎥 Catch a flick at Sundown Cinema's screening of "Bullitt" in the Presidio.6-10pm at the Civil War Parade GroundSaturday🎠 Head over to the Fillmore for a Juneteenth block party and carnival rides.The eight-block party will feature pony rides, games, music, food trucks and more. 💃 Get your groove on at Salsa in the Streets in the Mission.In front of Tacolicious on Valencia Street from 5-8pm🎉 Hit up the 70th anniversary of the North Beach Festival, featuring arts and crafts vendors, food, beer gardens, live music and more.11am-7pm; Saturday and Sunday on Columbus and Grant AvenuesSunday🎼 Take your pops to Golden Gate Park for a special Father's Day and Juneteenth symphony. 1pm at the Music ConcourseGet more local stories in your inbox with Axios San Francisco.
6 SF weekend ideas
It's almost time for the weekend. Here are some ideas to get those brain juices flowing.Thursday🎭 Check out the Drag Me Downtown pop-up drag show with performances by Tito Soto and Amoura Teese.5-7pm at Pabu IzakayaFriday🎥 Catch a flick at Sundown Cinema's screening of "Bullitt" in the Presidio.6-10pm at the Civil War Parade GroundSaturday🎠 Head over to the Fillmore for a Juneteenth block party and carnival rides.The eight-block party will feature pony rides, games, music, food trucks and more. 💃 Get your groove on at Salsa in the Streets in the Mission.In front of Tacolicious on Valencia Street from 5-8pm🎉 Hit up the 70th anniversary of the North Beach Festival, featuring arts and crafts vendors, food, beer gardens, live music and more.11am-7pm; Saturday and Sunday on Columbus and Grant AvenuesSunday🎼 Take your pops to Golden Gate Park for a special Father's Day and Juneteenth symphony. 1pm at the Music ConcourseGet more local stories in your inbox with Axios San Francisco.
6 SF weekend ideas
It's almost time for the weekend. Here are some ideas to get those brain juices flowing.Thursday🎭 Check out the Drag Me Downtown pop-up drag show with performances by Tito Soto and Amoura Teese.5-7pm at Pabu IzakayaFriday🎥 Catch a flick at Sundown Cinema's screening of "Bullitt" in the Presidio.6-10pm at the Civil War Parade GroundSaturday🎠 Head over to the Fillmore for a Juneteenth block party and carnival rides.The eight-block party will feature pony rides, games, music, food trucks and more. 💃 Get your groove on at Salsa in the Streets in the Mission.In front of Tacolicious on Valencia Street from 5-8pm🎉 Hit up the 70th anniversary of the North Beach Festival, featuring arts and crafts vendors, food, beer gardens, live music and more.11am-7pm; Saturday and Sunday on Columbus and Grant AvenuesSunday🎼 Take your pops to Golden Gate Park for a special Father's Day and Juneteenth symphony. 1pm at the Music ConcourseGet more local stories in your inbox with Axios San Francisco.
"Dogs first" Bark Air coming to the Bay
The boutique "dogs first" airline, Bark Air, is coming to the Bay Area.Why it matters: At a time when many dog owners are seeking full rights for their pets as family members, airlines are cracking down on their rules for emotional support animals.Driving the news: On Wednesday, Bark Air added seven new domestic and international routes, including between San Jose (SJC) and Westchester County, New York (HPN), and between SJC and Chicago (MDW).Bark Air, which had its first flight last month, is a new service from a 12-year-old public company called Bark that also sells dog food and toys, subscription...
Pandas in SF: Mayor London Breed approved to solicit $25 million in donations
Mayor London Breed has gotten approval from city officials to move ahead with her plan to seek philanthropic funds to pay for San Francisco's new giant panda enclosure.Why it matters: The move, which Breed says will ensure it's not funded by taxpayers' money, comes as the San Francisco Zoo faces increasing scrutiny over its ability to properly care for the pandas.Driving the news: The Board of Supervisors voted 9-2 Tuesday to approve a resolution allowing the city to solicit private donations to cover costs for a panda enclosure and other zoo upgrades.Breed has set a $25 million fundraising goal and...
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