With California's recent ruling to admit the legality of gay marriage, LGBT people all over town are celebrating this validation of their civil rights. However, there's still a lot of progress to make, especially in the arena of [more...]

You can visit Mission Dolores, the mission from which the Mission District takes its name, to get a little slice of San Francisco history. Tour the old mission [more...]

For a vibrant, low-key tour of San Francisco art, take a stroll through the Mission district to check out the many gorgeous murals. Especially don't miss Clarion Alley, wh [more...]

If your hands and feet have been especially good to you this month, you might consider returning the favor at Blush Nail Spa. The treatments range [more...]

Bottom of the Hill combines a surpassingly cool performance space with a hokey, lovable neon font reminiscent of the Cave Train at the Santa Cruz Beach [more...]

First of all, Ansura Yoga Studio's building is gorgeous. It's all yellow and sunshiney and has a beautiful original design on the outside: just looking at it makes you [more...]

The Dolores Park Cafe has it all: good food, an airy, light-filled room to eat in, and a great view of the park. I particularly recommend the turkey, avocado [more...]

Never underestimate the importance of having a top quality photo booth in your favorite local bar. The booth at Pop's shoots out four black and white shots, a string of floating heads against a white background. None of your garish [more...]

The bar 12 Galaxies was named for local zealot Frank Chu. Rarely a day passes when Chu isn't glimpsed downtown, wearing a suit and sunglasses and marching [more...]

Pancho Villa is hands down probably one of the most outstanding burrito spots in town. They've got a big menu, plenty of seating, and some kick ass salsa. This one's a crowd and stomach pleaser every time. They take cash, check, and [more...]

San Francisco's best bakery is generally agreed to be Tartine. Because of this, the line is almost always out the door, and the staff are often tense and [more...]

Whether your date is a hippie, a communist, or just a foodie, a trip to Rainbow Grocery is never a bad idea. This worker-owned and operated co-op has all the [more...]

Visit the Ping Pong Gallery for modern art that's actually fun to look at. Opening nights of shows usually offer free drinks, so come for the alcohol and stay for the neon sculpture of Patsy Klein.

San Francisco has just one outdoor beer garden: Zeitgeist, at Valencia and Duboce. This is primarily a biker bar, although a lot of indie kids make the scene as well. Come early to avoid the line at the door and wear your leathers to [more...]

Head for 26 Mix when you feel like rocking it without inhibitions. DJs spin everything from 80s music to IDM, and the dance floor is small, so by 11 pm the place is usually packed and you can feel free to try out your fly go-go-dancer [more...]

If you want to be where the locals are, head for Duboce Park, a tiny jewel on the border of the Duboce Triangle and the Lower [more...]

Make the rounds of the Mission District's dollar-stores and junk shops -- you'll find them on Mission Street between 17th Street and 24th Street -- to find all the accessories you'll need for your date. Wine glasses, christmas lights, [more...]

Everyone knows Italy is the most romantic country in the world. Unfortunately, you're in San Francisco...or are you? Take your date to the gelateria on the corner of 22nd Street & Mission Street (it's the one with the big cardboard [more...]

Bar and venue, the Make-Out Room isn't just a clever name. A few tunes from whatever crooner is playing that night will have your date in your arms (and if not, [more...]

Though tiny, Aquarius Records has a staff that knows its business. They can set you up with the perfect soundtrack for your perfect date, plus they are wise in [more...]