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Charli XCX headlined Outside Lands in Golden Gate Park, delivering a high-energy set where panties rained down on the crowd, streamed on Amazon Music, and featured models dancing on stage as she played hits like “Rock Music,” “Yeah,” and “Apple,” signaling the pop star’s party persona ahead of her upcoming Music, Fashion, Film tour.
San Francisco’s week of pop culture and tech gossip spans Charli XCX headlining Outside Lands and triggering a citywide fan frenzy (with a postponed Amoeba meet‑and‑greet), OpenAI researcher Naomi Bashkansky switching to a mind‑reading startup to work on thought‑to‑text tech, and the Keep Tahoe Blue fashion show pulling in a record $1.67 million with Bay Area elites. The saga includes Corgi Cafe weathering a media circus after a funding rumor was retracted, Phoebe Bridgers’ Lost Weekend dome shows, Zak Williams returning to SF with projects from a Death Bridge documentary to a film and a TV series on AI, and newlyweds Leopold Aschenbrenner and Avital Balwit amid a hedge fund implosion.
A SFist opinion piece argues that the SFMTA over-promised on handling large crowds for high-demand events—like fireworks on the Bay and Outside Lands—yet failed to deliver, leading to long delays, jammed buses and trains, insufficient signage, and riders stranded for hours. The piece notes rideshares and other traffic complicating the situation, and calls for the city to acknowledge transit capacity limits and improve planning, signage, and execution to avoid future chaos.
Doechii's performance at Outside Lands was so impressive it was likened to a Super Bowl halftime show, highlighting her standout presence at the music festival.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors has approved permits for additional concerts in Golden Gate Park, to be organized by Another Planet Entertainment, the company behind Outside Lands. These "headliner-driven" shows will take place at the park's Polo Fields the weekend after the music festival for the next three years. While some residents have expressed concerns about increased traffic, the concerts are expected to generate revenue for the city and provide economic benefits. The smaller concerts will feature a single headline act and supporting acts, using the existing stage footprint of the Polo Fields. The permits were approved by a 10-1 vote, with Supervisor Connie Chan being the sole vote against.
San Francisco is preparing to host two weekends of the popular music festival Outside Lands, raising concerns about the city's ability to handle the increased traffic and logistical challenges. Event management and city planning officials are working together to ensure a smooth experience for attendees and minimize disruptions to local residents.