From May edition of Lower Haight Local
Lower Haight artist Lexi Benak discusses participatory painting, transforming pain into joy, and building bridges between art, technology, and neighborhood community.
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Lower Haight Local
A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Connecting Neighbors · Est. 2025
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From March edition of Lower Haight Local
Neighborhood Petition Delays Removal of Waller Street Ficus Trees
By Caylee Tompkins
After more than 400 residents contacted local officials, the district supervisor's office secured a secondary review of planned emergency removals of seven mature ficus trees on Waller near Steiner.
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From December edition of Lower Haight Local
You know the Wiggle, but do you know... The Waggle? The Woggle?
By Dylan Harris
Exploring alternative bike routes through Lower Haight, including the Waggle V1, Waggle V2, and the Woggle—creative variations on the classic Wiggle bike path.
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From October edition of Lower Haight Local
The People I See
By Evelyn McSpirit
A reflection on the recurring characters observed from a desk window in Lower Haight, watching neighbors and their dogs make their daily journeys to Alamo Square.
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Upcoming Lower Haight Local Events
Jul 16th
Jazz Night at Mercury Cafe
@ Mercury Cafe, 201 Octavia St • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Live jazz at Mercury Cafe. Disco night spins at Madrone, too...
Jul 16th
John Glass Release Party
@ Madrone Art Bar, 500 Divisadero St • 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
A Local 500 record release with Pap, Phil Spank, and Combove...
Jul 16th
Third Thursday at Peacock Lounge
@ Peacock Lounge, 552 Haight St • 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
The Peacock's monthly night returns.