Arts & cultureSeptember 2026
Mellow Nights on Haight
Anyone walking past Haight and Masonic would be forgiven for being confused by The Mellow.
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NeighborsSeptember 2026
Remembering Dick Vivian, Owner of Rooky Ricardo’s Records
Dick Vivian, the owner of the landmark store Rooky Ricardo’s Records, passed away from pancreatic cancer on July 24th.
HistorySeptember 2026
The Old Spanish Road (Devisadero)
The most direct route between the Mission and the Presidio was, for the first century of their existence, referred to by residents using the name Sans Souci Valley.
NeighborsSeptember 2026
You Can’t Teach an Old Dog a New Stick…
Recent veterinary science has pointed out that when a dog goes for a walk, it’s a little like scrolling social media or reading the news.
Arts & cultureSeptember 2026
Quieting One Voice to Find Another
Cadence for Change is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to raising musical aspirations in people of all ages and backgrounds.
NeighborsAugust 2026
Little Free Library
If you are a book buff, you’re in luck! There’s a new Little Free Library in the Lower Haight, and we can’t wait for you to stop by and visit! It’s located in front of 348 Scott Street between Oak and Page, right in front of the green Bike Box on…
Food & drinkAugust 2026
Choux: Growing From Lower Haight
Nestled just off Haight Street on Fillmore, Choux has been making a very particular kind of French pastry for 12 years.
HistoryAugust 2026
A Waterfall and a Watershed Moment
In pre-urbanized San Francisco, let’s say around 1776, there were two naturally attractive routes across the landscape from the north edge of the city to the basin-like valley containing the Mission District.
Food & drinkAugust 2026
Toronado: A Conversation With Bill Lewis
Toronado has anchored the Lower Haight since 1987, built a global reputation on 50 rotating taps, and remained stubbornly, defiantly cash only through every tech boom.
Haight of FlavorAugust 2026
Haight of Flavor: August 2026
As summer is nearing its end (how dare I, I know), there are still so many delicious summer foods and recipes to try.
Neighborhood newsAugust 2026
Teahouse on Haight
Gather SF, the collective that grew out of The Center, has a space for the next 3 to 6 months.
Arts & cultureJuly 2026
The DeLuxe: A Conversation with Christian Beaulieu
The DeLuxe opened on June 18th with live music seven nights a week and a room that looks both untouched and quietly transformed.
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