See, Go, Do
Storied evenings
Who says reading has to be a solitary event? Not in this town, where you could fill your calendar with reading series and lit magazine issue-release parties, and never once walk into a bookstore.
 Best of arts, entertainment, & leisureWhile we spend more time in front of computers than people in other parts of the country, we sure do like our free time. Our favorite theaters, parks, clubs, and more. |  Don't quit your day jobThanks to new amateur hours, dilettantes can give their dream careers a trial run. |
Get your commerce onHomemade Internet video + strategically placed advertising = paycheck. | Headbanging makes headwayBay Area metal is back in the saddle again, as Oakland's High on Fire looks to light it up in San Jose. |
The kids are alrightThe city's new wave of clubgoers knows that nightlife is all about showing off. |
5 cool city nightlife trends |
Inside See, Go, Do
THE EYE
Rock and roll never forgets
How does uncool become cool? Why the clubs are suddenly filled with '70s soft rock.
STREET DETAIL
Sharper image
Once there was a drug dealer on virtually every street corner. Now, NoPa's pushing organic runner beans with feta instead.
NIGHT WATCH
Late-night rush
If you’re hot for insider dish, head to the place where restaurant workers wind down after the checks have been paid and the chairs put up.
THE EYE
Action Jackson
The plays Mark Jackson directs stand out for their intense physicality and leave both his actors and audiences exhilarated.
STREET DETAIL
Hyde bound
It’s always had charm in spades, but now Russian Hill’s Hyde Street is even giving Pac Heights a run for its money.
SNAP JUDGMENTS
Snap Judgments
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