Two months in, the Bay Area-centric gift shop is easing into the neighborhood comfortably.

Open Studios is coming to the Haight and Cole Valley this weekend, allowing locals to visit a full roster of artists' studios across multiple media.

It's "a trial run of special artist hours this fall that also allows for tripods and easels, which are never permitted during open hours."

For decades, UCSF Parnassus has produced miracle cures and treatments—and more than a few freedom-seeking lab monkeys.

The author of the 'Coded History' blog took us on a stroll around the Haight, in search of alternative history told through symbols on old Victorians.

The longtime Haight stained glass shop is moving to a studio in the Dogpatch, which will only be open by appointment.

The photography book showcases the dashed hopes and dreams of homeless people, largely hailing from the Upper Haight and Market Street.

Directed by Haight local Kurt Weitzmann, the documentary follows Cho's 2014 homeless outreach initiative in honor of the late Robin Williams.

The Hugh Laurie-starring series, which previously filmed scenes in North Beach and the Tenderloin, is now shooting in NoPa.

In 1966, a white policeman shot an unarmed black teenager in the back, sparking days of civic unrest. What's changed since then?

The I-Beam, open from 1977 to 1994, represented a seminal chapter in the San Francisco music scene.

Tipster Sean C. has clued us in to a traumatic accident that's befallen local artist Deb, as well as a way to help her out.

Today marks the Conservatory's debut of "Butterflies & Blooms," a living lepidoptery exhibition.

Silberman spoke to more than 100 people with autism to create a comprehensive look at the history and culture of the disorder.

The neighborhood's new group for seniors has rolled out its first round of programming: free yoga classes for older people.

"What I love about Mel is not only the subject matter of his artwork or his talent, but the fact that he took a chance on himself."

Ahead of her book signing tomorrow, the best-selling vampire novelist delves into her memories from 30 years in the Bay Area, how her experiences here helped shape her latest book and more.

Before there were cellphones and online forums, the Haight Ashbury Switchboard was the lifeline for new arrivals to the neighborhood.

Handler, a.k.a. Lemony Snicket, is funding the prize with his per diem from filming Netflix's new "A Series of Unfortunate Events" show.

Dozens of colorfully clad San Franciscans gathered on the corner for a celebration of non-transactional sharing and open commons.

The new mural of Garcia should be completed soon, with its creator stopping by on Friday to add some nearly-final touches.

With hopes of changing local perspectives—and policies—on homelessness, the nonprofit is broadcasting the stories of individuals living on San Francisco streets.

To celebrate the decorations, participating merchants are hosting a "Hearts & Lights Night" on Friday, April 28.

Local artist Dirty Donny, known for his artwork for Metallica, released a new book last month.

Author and Zen practitioner Jaimal Yogis will host regular Monday meditation nights at the Upper Haight restaurant.

The bookstore is refusing to stock alt-right gadfly Milo Yiannopoulos' memoir, and cutting book orders from its publisher's parent company.

Photographer Jim Marshall captured images of Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix and more.

As we mentioned over the weekend, muralist Apexer is in the process of installing a new Summer of Love-inspired mural on Masonic at Haight, in partnership with the de Young Museum.

The city is already gearing up to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love.

Directed by Bay Area local Amir Bar-Lev and produced by Martin Scorsese, the nearly four-hour film is a comprehensive history of the Dead.

Apexer is coming back to the Haight this Saturday to install a new mural, in collaboration with the de Young Museum.

A chalk art party will be taking place in the Panhandle this evening in celebration of Outside Lands.

Independent record stores across the city will be celebrating the big day with special releases, giveaways, and live music.

The already colorful bike kiosk at Haight and Shrader is set to reborn as a giant mushroom.

This is your week to vote in the community poster competition for June's 40th annual edition of the fair.

This weekend's show is the latest in a series of musical performances at Alvord Lake.

The event will offer young people a chance to discuss issues related to identity, the environment, immigration and equality.

Two new and updated murals appear, and a find 'em all honey bear contest is planned for Saturday.

Crews will be filming exterior shots for Felix Van Groeningen's adaptation of David Sheff's memoir.

A popular restaurant fell on hard times after crowds of hippies kept customers away.

You've seen them and experienced the problems they cause — but what are sinkholes, exactly? How do they form? And what can be done about them?

'Flower Piano,' the outdoor public piano exhibition, will once again offer both scheduled performances and time for free play.

The new sculpture that sprouted overnight in the Conservatory's garden is the work of a renowned French artist.

We've recently partnered with local news station ABC7 for a weekly segment featuring some of the most interesting goings-on coming up each weekend, culled from our local coverage and events calendar.

The singer initially landed in North Beach, but later moved to Haight-Ashbury.

Today, we bring you the first installment in a series of brief musical interludes from around town.

Paco Romane talks comedy, working on Haight Street, and getting canned.

This weekend in the Haight: live music, nude models, a dog-friendly fundraiser and more.

The Stanyan Park Hotel, a local Beaux Arts gem, was saved in 1983 from the ignominy of fake brick siding.

A new documentary about Margaret Cho's #BeRobin campaign debuts this weekend in the Haight.

The Haight's mobile bicycle-powered library is expanding.

This weekend: a bigger Alembic debuts, plus film, music and more.

Chernoff, who works and lives at his Mystic Eye studio and gallery at Waller and Shrader, paints everything from abstracts to colorful landscapes.

The doc, set to arrive just in time for the 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love, will benefit Taking It to the Streets.

The new tour, which is focused on the 1960s, is narrated by former Haight denizen Peter Coyote.

The spirit of collaborative experimentation returns to Second Act tonight, with a lineup of the cosmic, unusual, and aurally avant.

The new tenant at Page Street's former Boys & Girls Club is set on removing the publicly funded murals tomorrow, as their creator seeks a stay of execution.

We get to know the Lower Haight photographer, whose 1978 book Gay Semiotics was recently rereleased.

The fledgling tour company has launched an Upper Haight tour focused on social justice, complete with live renditions of '60s tunes.

The new North American Soccer League's San Francisco Deltas could potentially play 15-20 games a year at Kezar, if a deal is approved.

The San Francisco Deltas say they'll encourage public transit use and limit hard liquor to only a few ticketholders, but neighbors are concerned.

The Page St. murals by Sharon Virtue are safe and awaiting relocation, while the school where they stood remains boarded up.

You may have noticed the new mural gracing the building that houses Cole Street Smoke Shop and Frank's Liquor Store, though the artist behind it and its completion date remain mysterious.

The sculpture by Jean-Michel Othoniel, installed in September, turned out to have some problems with El Niño rains.

The guitarist behind a popular early female rock band in the 60s tells us her story — and has a few thoughts for Haight Street today.

Curated by Vogue's Andre Leon Talley, the exhibit pays tribute to the iconic designer, who died in 2014.

Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros' marketing is the latest in a string of commercial vandalism that's drawn local ire.

Despite some neighborhood opposition, the SF Deltas will be moving into Kezar Stadium in 2017, thanks to a unanimous vote from SF Rec & Park.

A row of brightly colored houses on Central Avenue lost a key member today.

It opened just two months ago, but the home at 235 Broderick is already hosting three artists in residence.

Behind the graceful Victorian façade at 1152 Oak St. (near Broderick) sits the oldest firehouse still owned by the SFFD.

Tillman's book, about a violent crime that shaped a neighborhood and community, will resonate with Upper Haight locals.

This Saturday, April 16th is Record Store Day; here's what you need to know about special events and limited releases along Haight Street.

The historic home's past spans from the early land barons of the Haight to a pharmaceutical frat and a hippie flophouse.

The LGBT-themed miniseries from the team behind "Milk," which shoots in SF this month, has commissioned a mural at Central Haight Market for filming.

The Haight's guerrilla gardener is at it again, with a new shrine dedicated to The Purple One.

The cast and crew of the ABC miniseries returns to the Castro this afternoon for three more days of shooting.

This year marks the 40th in business on Haight for Distractions owner Jim Siegel, a former street kid and unlikely small-business success.

'When We Rise' will shoot tomorrow at Buena Vista Park and at Haight & Central, closing off parking on Haight between Lyon and Masonic and Central between Page and Waller to plant '70s-era vehicles.

Congrats to Lily Prillinger, recovering graphic designer and current Park Station officer, for winning the Haight Ashbury Street Fair poster contest for the second year in a row.

We learned the story behind the 44 spiked bats that were chained up in locations around the city last Thanksgiving.

Imagine: an amusement park filled with a man-made lake, zoo, water slide and more, all in Upper Haight. It was a reality in 1895.

The mural of Jerry Garcia is the work of Mel Waters, who's painted notable figures throughout the city, and went up just in time for today's Haight Ashbury Street Fair.

Dozens of floats will join this year's Pride Parade, including one that celebrates the city's central neighborhoods.

Fifty years ago, two of ballet's biggest stars were arrested at a house party in the Haight.

The murals that used to adorn the Boys and Girls Club in the Haight are free to any public space, but have yet to be claimed.

Check out Alvord Lake's new open-air art exhibition, today and twice a week through the summer.

The 49ers will return to their former home field next Wednesday for a training camp day in honor of the team's 70th anniversary. A youth football exhibition will also be featured.

Last Friday was the first day of business for Haight Gallery, a new spot featuring the work of local artists.

Pictoclik, a local film collective, is now offering regular programming at Second Act, including a screening of LGBT-centric short films tomorrow night.

The new comedy series is based on the life of Sophia Amoruso, founder of fashion brand Nasty Gal.

In addition to a previously announced shoot in the Haight, the forthcoming Netflix show will take over the Castro Theatre early next week.

'Girlboss' will close several blocks in Russian Hill tomorrow for a stunt scene involving a broken-down car.

From 1966-1968, the paper of the counterculture was printed in Haight-Ashbury.

Crowds of hippies (and tourists) were so thick in June 1967, Muni rerouted 2 bus lines.

A new installation underway will turn the Conservatory of Flowers into a canvas for a light show.

The 50th Anniversary of Summer of Love concert at Golden Gate Park could still happen in late summer.

This evening is the 50th anniversary—to the hour—of the Free Clinic's debut.

50 years ago last night, a protest against police brutality turned violent.

A Hoodline tipster observed two people using a projector to trace and fill in the original mural.

One of Banksy's rodent progeny may have returned to its former home.

Friday Nights at the de Young kicks off a series of conversations with legendary poster artists.

Ben Fong-Torres said the Upper Haight hasn't lost its 1960s heart and soul.

Why let tourists have all the fun on Haight Street tomorrow?

A holiday event for late shoppers will include wine and an artist reception.

The online repository has acquired the former Haight St. record shop's inventory so it can be digitized.

After visiting in 1999, he vowed to work on a project inspired by that part of the world.

Until the landlord finds a long-term tenant, art collective Silver Sprocket will hold down the spot.

Proposed last year, Haight Street's new giant mushroom is nearly complete.

The iconic building at the corner of Haight and Ashbury is filled with history.

Local merchants are legally required to clean up after an artist who uses the sidewalk as a canvas.

Thirty students from seven schools won bikes in a Park Station-sponsored essay contest, which the district celebrated with a holiday party.

Forty years ago, progressive activists changed how supervisors got elected. The impacts are still being felt today, from social issues to the D3 race.

The local pro skateboarder is featured in a new documentary that explores the challenges of being an African-American skateboarder.

Documentaries about the killing of Sikhs in Minnesota and an SF district attorney's work to uncover a skinhead gang will be shown.

The Upper Haight Grounds was once the city's premier baseball park, drawing local and national teams—and even a king.

The landmark Doolan-Larson residence has been declared a "national treasure," setting the stage for a renovation.

Headliners include members of Big Brother & the Holding Company, Sly & the Family Stone, Santana, Jefferson Starship and more.

Zegri first painted the mural during the Summer of Love, and maintained it for the decades that followed.

The former home of Jimi Hendrix has gotten a fresh coat of red paint, at the cost of its two Hendrix-themed murals.

"It came to my awareness that it's a little bit like the Berlin Wall," said historian Nancy Gille of her work to preserve the iconic corner's sidewalk.

With classical concerts canceled for the foreseeable future, cellist Saul Richmond-Rakerd has found a new audience: his neighbors.

The Red Vic's front window is now hosting drag shows — and raising money to turn the space into housing for trans people of color.

The Upper Haight is now the site of some new art collaborations geared towards making the neighborhood feel lived in and loved while businesses remain closed.

A decade after its original debut, the "Haight Street Rat" has entered a new, socially responsible phase of its life.

Several tipsters have been curious about a slick of "green slime" that's been on the ground at Page and Shrader streets for months.

Fish plans to interview dozens of veterans of the '60s and '70s counterculture, creating an archive for future artists-in-residence.

After several years of planning, legacy bookstore The Booksmith is moving to its third home later this spring. The new location is just down the block on Haight Street in a building the business already leased for an event-focused space called The Bindery.

San Francisco artist Optimist Williams says he grew up decorating his Trapper Keepers with paper Muni transfers, and using the now defunct tickets to record little memories, like scraps in a diary.

Mayor Breed sounded less than thrilled that 4/20 is around the corner in a Monday press conference on the topic, and laid out the new rules now that there will be legal cannabis sales that day in Golden Gate Park.

Counterculture artist Stanley Mouse designed many of the best-known album covers for Journey, the Grateful Dead, and Jefferson Airplane, and has a new artist-in-residency exhibit at the Haight’s Doolan-Larson Building.

The fight is apparently on to save a beloved jazz club on Haight Street.

The Haight-Ashbury Street Fair was abruptly “postponed” in June, but it’s back (with beer!) this Sunday, and the renowned rapper Talib Kweli on the main stage.

The Upper Haight celebrated the 45th Annual Haight-Ashbury Street Fair on Sunday, drawing a sizable crowd despite the breezy weather. People filled Haight Street, along with many of its side streets, from Stanyan Street to Masonic Avenue. The fair is a non-profit, volunteer-run event that highlights the neighborhood’s art, music, and community.