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San Francisco Chronicle
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Beyond the gates: Your guide to Outside Lands after-parties and off-site adventures
The Outside Lands music festival is expected to draw huge crowds in Golden Gate Park. And with its robust and heavy-hitting lineup of live music, street art, LGBTQ+ performances and more, it's no wonder. Extensive food and drink areas, Grass Lands' onsite cannabis areas, a City Hall where festivalgoers can actually get married, and a vending marketplace top off the event's offerings. Additionally, there are entertaining diversions and after-parties beyond the entrance gates. Check out the Chronicle's guide for things to do outside of Outside Lands, including local offerings from festival artists, creators and contributors spotted in the wild. 'Jurassiq Parq' D'Arcy Drollinger, Oasis Arts and Michael Phillis present a don't-miss drag spoof of 'Jurassic Park.' The show stars Elenor Irene Paul as Dr. Laura Dern, Marshall Forte as Dr. Jeffe Goldbum, Vanilla Meringue as Colonel Sanders Hammond and Outside Lands Dolores' stage performer Snaxx as the inept villain Wayne Nedry, along with a cast that includes a gaggle of sexy, sequined dinosaurs. 6:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, July 31-Aug. 2. Through Sept. 13. Two hours. $57.33-$82.95. Oasis, 298 11th St., S.F. Crucial Reggae Sundays Celebrate Sunday by dancing in the park at one of the regularly scheduled Crucial Reggae Sundays with live sets from Outside Lands Grass Lands performer DJ Sep along with DJs Irie Dole and Guidance as well as live music from the Skadanks. 4:20-7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3. Free. Golden Gate Bandshell, 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, S.F. Sexitude Sunday Skool dance class with Baby D Join San Francisco's Drag Laureate D'Arcy Drollinger for an open-level dance workout class set to a fun, high-energy soundtrack. Break a sweat and werk your unique looks. Leg warmers and fabulous dance attire encouraged. 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31. Ongoing. $20, reservations recommended. Academy of Ballet, 2121 Market St., S.F. Get the party started as the Midway hosts a downtown first Thursday party with live music and DJ sets from festival performers LaRussell and Lion Babe; happy hour specials and arts and crafts. The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art will offer free entrance for Bay Area residents on this day. 5-10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7. Free. Second Street between Market and Howard streets, S.F. Elements and Imaginluv presents Terry Hunter's Birthday Jam Join a musical celebration featuring the Chicago-based, Grammy-nominated DJ-producer performing live sets along with Outside Lands Dolores' stage performer David Harness. Also on the bill are Elements monthly house music event founders DJs Nina Sol and Patrick Wilson. 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8. $28.55-$34.30; 21 and older. Fluid 510, 1544 Broadway, Oakland. 2025 Afterlands Keep the festival vibes at a nearby after-party featuring live music and DJ sets, dancing and late night food truck offerings. 10 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Aug. 8-10. Lomo Libre, 1824 Irving St., S.F. 415-571-8403. Escape Outside Lands Adventure Run Sign up solo or with a team for the challenge of a 3K walk, a 5K dash or 10K running race combined with the challenge of a scavenger hunt and trivia puzzles along the way. Participants will be treated to snacks and drinks after the race. 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9. $28.52-$321.96, reservations required. Kezar Stadium, 670 Kezar Drive, Golden Gate Park, S.F. Comedy Lands at the Fern Alley Music Series Join Music City Entertainment for an afternoon featuring live music, stand-up comedy and DJ sets in addition to craft vendors, tarot readings, local arts and eats. Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9. Free, reservations recommended. Fern Alley, Fern Street between Polk and Larkin streets, S.F. 415-816-6207. Rainbow Girls at the Gravenstein Apple Fair Join songbirds Erin Chapin, Caitlin Gowdey and Vanessa Wilbourn — aka the Rainbow Girls — as the trio takes a set break from hosting duties at Outside Lands' Duboce Triangle Stage. They perform at 5 p.m. Saturday as part of the North Bay favorite midsummer apple festival. Other artists scheduled to perform include Poor Man's Whiskey, Sean Hayes, MaMuse. Bring the family and prepare to leave with a smile on your face and a big bag of local Gravensteins. Proceeds benefit the Sonoma County Farm Trails nonprofit organization. 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9. $10-$23, under age 6 free. Ragle Ranch Park, 500 Ragle Road, Sebastopol. 707-495-5544. Drag-Sidelands: Unofficial/Official Outsidelands Afterparty Join Nicki Jizz dressed as Doechii and other drag interpretations of festival headliners, including Dallas as Doja Cat, Tyson Checkin as Ludacris, Simba Siren as Tyler, the Creator and Glamputee as Marina. Expect performances from go-go dancers and live DJ sets from Bella Spreads. 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9. $15-$17.40, 21 and older; reservations recommended. Oasis, 298 11th St., S.F. 415-795-3180. Outer and Inner Sunset Farmers Market and Mercantile Enjoy extended vendor shopping and farmers market treats at one of the two nearby events happening on Sunday. Outer Sunset: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Inner Sunset: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10. Free admission. Outer Market, 37th Avenue between Ortega and Quintera streets, S.F.; Inner Market, Irving Street between Ninth and 11th avenues, S.F. Fiesta en el Parque The family-friendly fiesta is set to include salsa, merengue and cumbia dance classes led by Santos Lopez and Amanda Marquez Productions, interactive Zumba, arts and crafts, face painting, lawn games, and live performances. Food from Presidio Pop-Up food trucks will include Señor Sisig, Borsch Mobile and others featured at Outside Lands. 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10. Free, reservations recommended. Presidio Tunnel Tops, 210 Lincoln Blvd., S.F. Beck solo acoustic set Try to score a ticket for a lucky seat at an intimate evening performance with the Grammy Award-winning artist performing a rare solo acoustic show. 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10. $138.02. Little Saint, 25 North St., Healdsburg. 707-433-8207. Mamahuhu Mahjong Mondays Enjoy weekly open-play mahjong games and a happy hour and get a taste of the festival with food and beer specials at all three restaurant locations. 6-9 p.m. Mondays. Ongoing. Mamahuhu, 517 Clement St., S.F., 3991 24th St. and 3991 24th St. in S.F. · 173 Throckmorton Ave. in Mill Valley. 415-742-4958. Smokin' Mic Night and Barbary Coast Bingo Enjoy a real world Grass Lands experience chilling out in the dispensary's 420-friendly lounge. Weekly events scheduled include an open mic on Sundays, high-flying bingo Mondays, comedy Tuesdays and live music with Veotis Latchison on Wednesdays. 6-8 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday. Ongoing. Barbary Coast, 952 Mission St., S.F. 415-243-4400. Electrify Expo Keep thinking creatively about going green and attend one of North America's largest electric vehicle festivals, which is scheduled to return to the Bay Area at the end of August. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 23-24. $17.15-$65.29, under 6 years old free; reservations recommended. Alameda Point, 2151 Ferry Point, Alameda. For festival foodies Sample food and drinks (including VIP goodies) from local restaurants featured at the festival in their native locations. Here are 10 delicious examples: Boulevard (French), located across from the San Francisco Ferry Building at 1 Mission St. in S.F., is open 5-9:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 415-543-6084. Brenda's French Soul Food (New Orleans soul), located at 652 Polk St. in S.F., is open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday and Wednesday-Sunday; 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday. 415-345-8100. Johnny Donuts (gourmet donuts) will serve specials made for Outside Lands at the festival. You may get lucky and score these flavors at the store's four locations over the event weekend. 415-450-1866. Miller & Lux (steakhouse), Tyler Florence's new modern American restaurant, located by the Chase Center at 700 Terry A. Francois Blvd. in S.F., is open daily 5-9 p.m. 415-872-6699. Señor Sisig (Filipino Mexican fusion) has locations in the Mission, Ferry Building, Oakland and in its food trucks. Its brick-and-mortar flagship at 990 Valencia St., S.F., is open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. daily. 855-747-4455.
Newsweek
17-05-2025
- Climate
- Newsweek
Tornadoes Threaten Two States After Deadly Storms
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)'s Storm Prediction Center has said there is an "enhanced" risk of "severe thunderstorms," potentially including tornadoes, across parts of northern Texas and of southern Oklahoma on Saturday. The Context At least 21 people were killed in Kentucky and Missouri after a series of powerful tornadoes ripped across multiple states on Friday. What To Know The NOAA warns there is an "enhanced" 30 percent chance of powerful storms, with "a couple of across more than 33,000 square miles of northern Texas and southern Oklahoma encompassing a population of over 7.3 million on Saturday. The area in question includes the cities of Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Plano and Garland in Texas along with a slither of southern Oklahoma along the border with the Lone Star State. Part of Centennial Christian Church in St. Louis, Missouri, collapsed on Friday, May 16, 2025 following severe storms. Part of Centennial Christian Church in St. Louis, Missouri, collapsed on Friday, May 16, 2025 following severe storms. Michael Phillis/AP In its summary, the NOAA said to expect "[s]evere thunderstorms producing large to very large hail, damaging gusts and a couple of tornadoes are expected across the southern Plains. Additional severe storms are possible across the Northeast." There is also a "slight" 15 percent risk of severe thunderstorms covering a large area in the south including a swath of Texas extending to the Mexican border, most of Oklahoma and Arkansas and parts of southern Kansas and northern Louisiana. A separate 15 percent thunderstorm risk has been announced by the NOAA for nearly all of Vermont along with parts of New Hampshire, Massachusetts and New York. Map showing severe thunderstorm risk on Saturday produced by the NOAA. The most likely area shown in red is in northern Texas and southern Oklahoma. Map showing severe thunderstorm risk on Saturday produced by the NOAA. The most likely area shown in red is in northern Texas and southern Oklahoma. NOAA Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said he expects the death toll to rise beyond the official figure of 14 following Friday's devastating tornadoes in his state, which also killed seven people in Missouri and left thousands of customers without power in Wisconsin. What People Are Saying In its forecast, the NOAA said: "Water vapor imagery depicts a pronounced southern stream upper-level trough over the Baja Peninsula this morning, with evidence of a lead impulse approaching southwest TX. "This leading impulse will contribute to ascent in the vicinity of a sharpening dryline across Western North Texas/Oklahoma by early afternoon. To the east of the dryline, extreme instability (MLCAPE in excess of 4000 J/kg) is expected to develop given the moist low-level air mass and relatively cool mid-level thermal profiles." Cara Spencer, the mayor of St. Louis, said on Friday: "This is a hard night for many, many families. Our city is grieving tonight. The loss of life and the destruction is truly, truly horrendous. Our priority tonight and for the next 24 hours is life — protecting it, finding those who may be trapped, and getting them to safety." Governor Beshear wrote on X, formerly Twitter, on Saturday: "Kentucky, we're starting today with the tough news that we lost at least 14 of our people to last night's storms, but sadly, this number is expected to grow as we receive more information. Please pray for all of our affected families."
Toronto Sun
17-05-2025
- Climate
- Toronto Sun
Severe U.S. Midwest weather leaves at least 21 dead
Published May 17, 2025 • 4 minute read Part of Centennial Christian Church in St. Louis, Missouri, collapsed on Friday, May 16, 2025 when severe storms, including a possible tornado, swept through the city. Photo by Michael Phillis / AP ST. LOUIS (AP) — Storm systems sweeping across parts of the Midwest and South have left at least 21 dead, including nine people killed after what appeared to be a devastating tornado in southeast Kentucky. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. 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Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account In Kentucky, some 14 people were killed by severe weather, and the death toll is likely to rise, according to Gov. Andy Beshear. 'Kentucky, we're starting today with the tough news that we lost at least 14 of our people to last night's storms, but sadly, this number is expected to grow as we receive more information. Please pray for all of our affected families,' Beshear said Saturday in a post on social media platform X. Earlier, local authorities in Laurel County said nine people were killed after a tornado touched down in southeastern Kentucky, causing structures to crumble and even flipping over a car on I-75. Laurel County resident Chris Cromer said he got the first of two tornado alerts on his phone around 11:30 p.m. or so, about a half-hour before the tornado struck. He and his wife grabbed their dog, jumped in their car and went to a relative's nearby home and got in a crawlspace. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'We could hear and feel the vibration of the tornado coming through,' said Cromer, 46. His home is intact, though a piece of the roof got ripped off and windows were broken. A house two doors down is destroyed, along with others in the Sunshine Hills neighborhood, he said. 'It's one of those things that you see on the news in other areas, and you feel bad for people — then, when it happens, it's just surreal,' he said, describing a landscape of destruction. 'It makes you be thankful to be alive, really.' Rescuers were 'on the ground all night looking for possible survivors,' and the search was continuing into the morning, Sheriff's Office spokesperson Deputy Gilbert Acciardo. An emergency shelter was set up at a local high school and donations of food and other necessities were arriving. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The National Weather Service hadn't yet confirmed that a tornado struck, but meteorologist Philomon Geertson said it was likely. It ripped across the largely rural area and extended to the London Corbin Airport shortly before midnight. 'Lives have been changed forever here tonight. This is a time we come together, and we pray for this community,' London Mayor Randall Weddle told WKYT-TV. 'I have never personally witnessed what I've witnessed here tonight. There's a lot of devastation.' A snapped utility pole stands awkwardly off of 92nd Street near Caledonia, Mich. on Friday, May 16. 2025. Photo by Neil Blake / AP Missouri pounded by storms, with deaths confirmed in St. Louis The storms were part of a weather system Friday that killed seven in Missouri and also spawned tornadoes in Wisconsin, left several hundred thousand customers without power in the Great Lakes region and brought a punishing heat wave to Texas. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer confirmed five deaths in her city and said more than 5,000 homes were affected. 'This is truly, truly devastating,' Spencer said, adding that the city was in the process of declaring an emergency and an overnight curfew Friday had been put into place in the neighbourhoods with the most damage. The number of people injured was not immediately known. Barnes-Jewish Hospital received 20 to 30 patients from the storm with some in serious condition and most expected to be discharged by Friday night, according to hospital spokesperson Laura High. St. Louis Children's Hospital received 15 patients with two of them expected to remain in the hospital into the weekend, she said. National Weather Service radar indicated a tornado touched down between 2:30 p.m. and 2:50 p.m. in Clayton, Missouri, in the St. Louis area. The apparent tornado touched down in the area of Forest Park, home to the St. Louis Zoo and the site of the 1904 World's Fair and Olympic Games the same year. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. At Centennial Christian Church, City of St. Louis Fire Department Battalion Chief William Pollihan told The Associated Press that three people had to be rescued after part of the church crumbled. One of those people died. Stacy Clark said his mother-in-law Patricia Penelton died in the church. He described her as a very active church volunteer who had many roles, including being part of the choir. Jeffrey Simmons Sr., who lives across from the church, heard an alert on his phone and then the lights went out. 'And next thing you know, a lot of noise, heavy wind,' he said. He and his brother went into the basement. Later, he realized it was worse than he thought. 'Everything was tore up.' Downed trees and stop lights also caused traffic gridlock during the Friday afternoon commute and officials urged people to stay home. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. John Randle, a 19-year-old University of Missouri-St. Louis student, said he and his girlfriend were at the St. Louis Art Museum during the storm and were hustled into the basement with about 150 other people. 'You could see the doors flying open, tree branches flying by and people running,' he said. 'A lot of people were caught outside.' Christy Childs, a Saint Louis Zoo spokesperson, said in a text that the zoo would remain closed Saturday because of downed trees and other damage. Childs said all animals were safe and that there were no reports of significant injuries to staff, guests or animals. 'We can't definitively say whether or not it was a tornado _ it likely was,' National Weather Service meteorologist Marshall Pfahler said. A tornado struck in Scott County, about 130 miles (209 kilometres) south of St. Louis, killing two people, injuring several others and destroying multiple homes, Sheriff Derick Wheetley wrote on social media. Forecasters say severe weather could batter southern Plains 'Severe thunderstorms producing large to very large hail, damaging gusts and a couple of tornadoes are expected across the southern Plains,' the National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center said on its website Saturday. The risk was especially high for north Texas. 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