From North Beach to the Castro, the streets of San Francisco were extra lively this past weekend thanks to simultaneous free performances by some 100 drag queens and kings.

On November 6, a crowd gathered in front of the Goodwill building at 1669 Fillmore Street to celebrate the dedication of a new mural honoring prominent concert promoter Bill Graham.

After the successful mid-pandemic launch of his first Compton’s Coffee House in Lower Pac Heights (1910 Fillmore Street), owner Aidan Compton recently opened a second location in North Beach (543 Columbus Avenue).

Ayus, a new San Francisco Ayurvedic apothecary (1695 Union Street), offers an array of products and services to help new mothers thrive after giving birth.

This Saturday, live music fans can groove to pop, reggae, jazz, rock and other genres during North Beach’s first All Day Music festival. Co-produced by nonprofits North Beach Neighbors and Next Village SF, the event will showcase 19 different artists performing at eight different venues sprinkled around North Beach. The fun starts at 10 a.m. and will continue until 11 p.m.

Late Saturday afternoon, an excited crowd gathered at Rose Pak Station to watch the inaugural Ghost King Parade. Kicking off Chinatown’s first Hungry Ghost Festival, the procession marched to Portsmouth Square at a dignified pace, punctuated by the solemn beat of drums.

Now, thanks to the addition of David Burbank’s Vigilance Coffee pop-up, you can also savor Belle Cora’s charms while enjoying your morning caffeine fix.

On Saturday morning, canine athletes and their humans braved the chilly waters of Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica to compete in the World Surfing Championships.

Self-described “old hip-hop head” John Bruce has just opened a vintage vinyl shop in North Beach, Cantina Records.

Sustainable knitwear designer Kenlynn Wilson, who had a successful pop-up shop in North Beach last year, has just opened in more permanent digs in Cow Hollow.

After a 14-year run in North Beach, beloved Mexican eatery Don Pisto’s shuttered for good last Friday.

Jubilant crowds filled the streets of North Beach over the weekend at the 67th North Beach Festival, the free, two-day festival that is San Francisco's oldest street fair.

It’s hard to miss the new mural taking shape on the charred remains of the Verdi Building (659-1656 Union Street) in North Beach.