This article is part of a poetry series dedicated to every Muni route in San Francisco. You can find the poet, Mc "Mack" Allen, on twitter at @that_mc.

Welcome to SFArt, a Bay City Beacon series featuring local artists depicting life in the City.

Which Hill Will I Die On?By John LisovskyDedicated to the SFMTA BoardSan FranciscoYou have so many hillsFoggy hills and less foggy hillsHills for hiking and hills for drivingHills for parkingAnd other hills for parkingThe views are incredibleWhen I’m out riding my bike(Fuji Absolute LE)Zippi…

Welcome to SFArt, a Bay City Beacon series featuring local artists depicting life in the City.

This article is part of a poetry series dedicated to every Muni route in San Francisco. You can find the poet, Mc "Mack" Allen, on twitter at @that_mc.

This article is part of a poetry series dedicated to every Muni route in San Francisco. You can find the poet, Mc "Mack" Allen, on twitter at @that_mc.

This article is part of a poetry series dedicated to every Muni route in San Francisco. But this week, we're doing a Muni Meme. You can find the poet, Mc "Mack" Allen, on twitter at @that_mc.

Hayes Valley, the revitalized neighborhood in the center of San Francisco, has demonstrated again how people who all live in the same location can become a community. This time, community-building happened as a simple resurfacing project by Rec and Park. 

From the mind of a passionate French artist comes a minimalist sculpture that will foster viewers’ innate sense of wonder and self-discovery.

Just kidding - none of the staff here can actually afford to go to Burning Man.

This article is part of a poetry series dedicated to every Muni route in San Francisco. You can find the poet, Mc "Mack" Allen, on twitter at @that_mc.

We're excited to introduce a new feature at The Bay City Beacon: SFArt, a series featuring local artists depicting life in the City.

Welcome to SFArt, a Bay City Beacon series featuring local artists depicting life in the City.

This article is part of a poetry series dedicated to every Muni route in San Francisco. You can find the poet, Mc "Mack" Allen, on twitter at @that_mc.

This article is part of a poetry series dedicated to every Muni route in San Francisco. You can find the poet, Mc "Mack" Allen, on twitter at @that_mc.

This article is part of a poetry series dedicated to every Muni route in San Francisco. You can find the poet, Mc "Mack" Allen, on twitter at @that_mc.

This article is part of a poetry series dedicated to every Muni route in San Francisco. You can find the poet, Mc "Mack" Allen, on twitter at @that_mc.

Alemany Farmers’ Market 

This article is part of a poetry series dedicated to every Muni route in San Francisco. You can find the poet, Mc "Mack" Allen, on twitter at @that_mc.

My first trip to Butter Love Bakeshop won’t be my last. A friendly, homey, no-frills bakery, a sign greets all customers immediately and declares: “you’re welcome.”

This article is part of a poetry series dedicated to every Muni route in San Francisco. You can find the poet, Mc "Mack" Allen, on twitter at @that_mc.

This article is part of a poetry series dedicated to every Muni route in San Francisco. You can find the poet, Mc "Mack" Allen, on twitter at @that_mc.

After eight years, Oakland’s Betti Ono art gallery has secured a long-term lease. In March, the gallery and retail shop closed a deal to stay in its nearly 2,600-square-foot gallery space owned by the City of Oakland.

This article is part of a poetry series dedicated to every Muni route in San Francisco. You can find the poet, Mc "Mack" Allen, on twitter at @that_mc.

This article is part of a poetry series dedicated to every Muni route in San Francisco. You can find the poet, Mc "Mack" Allen, on twitter at @that_mc.

A bit of Czech “spitfire” is coming to San Francisco this summer, and they’re tapping into a global surge of political performance.

Irish dance artist Tara Brandel will be staging the world premiere of Circus, the culmination of her Masters in Fine Arts for Choreography degree she’s just received from UC Davis, at the 2019 San Francisco International Arts Festival. 

This article is part of a poetry series dedicated to every Muni route in San Francisco. You can find the poet, Mc "Mack" Allen, on twitter at @that_mc.

I’ve been to Marla Bakery close to a dozen times, and it never disappoints. Like the family that runs it, the bakery feels like a family in itself with its cozy comforts.

This article is part of a poetry series dedicated to every Muni route in San Francisco. You can find the poet, Mc "Mack" Allen, on twitter at @that_mc.

This article is part of a poetry series dedicated to every Muni route in San Francisco. You can find the poet, Mc "Mack" Allen, on twitter at @that_mc.

This article is part of a poetry series dedicated to every Muni route in San Francisco. You can find the poet, Mc "Mack" Allen, on twitter at @that_mc.

If you want to catch the final days of Bissap Baobab, the iconic Mission District restaurant, this weekend is your final chance. The restaurant will be closing its doors on Sunday, and holding a farewell pop-up dinner in collaboration with Senegalese-American chef Serigne Mbaye. Grab your ti…

This article is part of a poetry series dedicated to every Muni route in San Francisco. You can find the poet, Mc "Mack" Allen, on twitter at @that_mc.

Breadbelly, a new bakery in the Richmond that opened in December, is a warm and inviting space, now quickly developing a devoted following. The new spot is welcoming due to the friendly faces and excellent service of the Breadbelly team, but also as a result of the kind clientele: happy coup…

Like every great San Francisco weekend, there are a couple of parades across the City you can choose from.

The SF Urban Film Festival has extended its submissions deadline through the end of the month. What can this eye-opening festival tell us about community and culture?

This article is part of a poetry series dedicated to every Muni route in San Francisco. You can find the poet, Mc "Mack" Allen, on twitter at @that_mc.

Cesar Chavez Holiday Parade & Festival 2019

This article is part of a poetry series dedicated to every Muni route in San Francisco. You can find the poet, Mc "Mack" Allen, on twitter at @that_mc.

How Do You Pay for Affordable Housing? A BeaconTalk

This article is part of a poetry series dedicated to every Muni route in San Francisco. You can find the poet, Mc "Mack" Allen, on twitter at @that_mc.

This article is part of a poetry series dedicated to every Muni route in San Francisco. You can find the poet, Mc "Mack" Allen, on twitter at @that_mc.

Last August, we reported on the travails of Julius Castle—one of America's last great scenic restaurants, located at the top of Telegraph Hill—and its new owner, whose efforts to reopen the historic destination was being stymied by a CEQA lawsuit. That suit was thrown out last week in San Fr…

National Puppy Day

This article is part of a poetry series dedicated to every Muni route in San Francisco. You can find the poet, Mc "Mack" Allen, on twitter at @that_mc.

For four days (March 21-24), Glas Animation will take over Downtown Berkeley with mixers, guest speakers, and films aplenty. Bringing together the full spectrum of viewers, from the casual animation fan to art students, to local and international animation professionals, Glas Animation Festi…

Check out all the St. Patrick’s Day Festivities from March 15th- March 17th.

This article is part of a poetry series dedicated to every Muni route in San Francisco. You can find the poet, Mc "Mack" Allen, on twitter at @that_mc.

International Women’s Day: Women’s Rights Around the World Conversation