You can tour this Painted Lady for $30
The blue Victorian on 712 Steiner is steeped in history, not just ‘Full House’ fame.
The new generation of San Francisco tourist may never have seen the omnipresent 90s sitcom Full House; but they’re on TikTok. And so is George, the 68-year-old owner of the Blue Painted Lady.
The house is a living museum of San Francisco iconography, one that outshines the Mrs. Doubtfire home down the street and The Princess Diaries mansion on Lyon. We all want to picnic like the Tanner family in Alamo Square and experience that idyllic dream, or at least to show all our friends on Instagram that we did.
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Elena’s in West Portal offers a taste of LA with an SF twist
Elena’s is both modern and refreshingly old school. The lofty space was packed and buzzing post-opening, with four-hour waits and celebrities like Joe Montana. Giant booths, candle-lit ficus trees, skylights, a gas-lanterned doorway, and an open tiled kitchen set the stage for fajitas, chile relleno, and margaritas.
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Drag queens and murder: ‘Death Drop Gorgeous’ comes to SF’s Roxie
There’s nothing I enjoy more than sinking into a dark theater on a Sunday afternoon to watch something weird and twisted — and Roxie Theater always has something that fits the bill.
My editor recommended Death Drop Gorgeous I think just because it looked fun; it came out a few years ago and only played the once at Roxie this Sunday, but maybe that’s for the best. Its rough edges and uneven pacing make it more of a niche curiosity than a lasting classic, plus it was just too chaotic. You can watch it free now on Tubi and Prime — but here are my takeaways in case you want to save a couple hours.
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What we’re doing this week
It’s Labor Day
Smoke a joint. Grill some ribs. Do anything but work and enjoy some blistering hot weather in San Francisco. Funcheap gave us the winning lineup for this weekend.
Sunset Night Market
The Sunset Night Market returns to San Francisco's Irving Street on August 30, offering a mix of AAPI food, local vendors, and community activities. This year’s market spans from 19th to 26th Avenues, running from 5 PM to 10 PM.
Attendees can enjoy a variety of street foods, shop from local artisans, and experience live music and cultural performances. The market is a family-friendly event, inspired by the night markets of Asia, bringing together the best of San Francisco’s diverse culture. Check out The Bold Italic’s last coverage of it and their video reel.
WHEN: August 30th from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
WHERE: On Irving St. between 19th and 26th avenues
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