When the ancient Polynesians invented surfing, they often used a paddle to help them navigate. Fast-forward a few millennia, and Stand-Up Paddleboarding, or SUP, finds itself trendy again. Part of its increasing popularity is that standing upright allows surfers to spot waves more easily and thus catch more of them, multiplying the fun factor. Paddling back to the wave becomes less of a strain as well. The ability to cruise along on flat inland water, surveying the sights, is another advantage. Finally, it’s a good core workout. If you’re sold on the idea, schedule an intro SUP lesson, free with board and paddle rental, and you may find yourself riding the waves like a Polynesian king.More
Many of us remember coming home from our elementary schools with freshly glazed pinchpots, cups, or whatever else our young imaginations could conjure up. Saturday mornings at the Randall Museum can bring that memory back, or create a new one for the youngsters. Ceramics make great gifts — especially on Mothers' and Fathers' Day. Hop on board for the Randall's once-weekly class, and for $6 and two weeks to have your work fired and glazed, you'll have all the materials you need.More
December is almost over - the New Year is coming up and everyone is busy drying off from the rain or holiday shopping. Let's take a look at what's happened this month.
What with the prevalence of intensely earnest types, it's not always easy to merge social -ustice activism with a brilliant sense of humor, but Marga Gomez does just that.
Sub Pop recording artists 'clipping.' brought their brand of noise-driven experimental hip hop to the closing night of 2016's San Francisco Electronic Music Fest this past Sunday. The packed Brava Theater hosted an initially seated crowd that ended the night jumping and dancing against the front of the stage. The trio performed a set focused on their recently released Sci-Fi Horror concept album, 'Splendor & Misery', then delved into their dancier and more aggressive back catalogue, and recent single 'Wriggle'.
Opening performances included local experimental electronic duo 'Tujurikkuja' and computer music artist 'Madalyn Merkey.'"
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Anyone who has lived with an asshole cat knows the look: pupils dilated, ears folded back, tail snapping from side to side like a metronome. Without warning, this fearsome (but soft and cuddly and so fucking cute) predator hunkers down…
When the war is over, and they've put out all of the literal and figurative fires and gotten all of the heads off the walls, Varys, Tyrion, and Bronn should probably go into the Mystery Science Theatre 3000 business of…
When I was 17, my then-boyfriend's little brother threatened to kill me. The family's apartment was small, so his brother's desktop computer sat directly beside the television. From where I usually sat on the couch, I could see everything…
This week on Game of Thrones: As king, Joffrey proves himself vicious, stupid, and shit covered; Theon Greyjoy's dubious success makes him horny; Daenerys Targaryen's claim to fame is stolen; and Sansa Stark discovers her guardian angel is a seven-foot-tall…
This week on Game of Thrones: Arya Stark proves that her mind is as sharp as her sword; Renly Barathon realizes, brutally and suddenly, that his best days are behind him; Theon Greyjoy, tired of being bullied, sets his sights…
After reading celebraTORI, professional famous person Tori Spelling's 275-page Pinterest post about "unleashing your inner party planner to entertain friends and family," I am somewhat surprised to report that my inner party planner does, in fact, exist, and that it…
This week on Game of Thrones: Stannis and Renly Baratheon call each other stupid, threaten each other with death; Daenerys Targaryen and her khalasar arrive at the gates of the "greatest city that ever was or will be;" Arya Stark…
This week on Game of Thrones: Theon Greyjoy and Grand Maester Pycelle reveal their true colors; Sansa Stark discovers a frightening new capacity for seething contempt; Jon Snow is not cool with rampant incest; and Arya Stark does Gendry a…
Welcome to the Game of Thrones, where kings clash for cash and prizes. Episode two, "The Night Lands," is all boobs, thinly veiled threats, and more boobs as kings both self-appointed and legit try to gain their footing in the…
Sub Pop recording artists 'clipping.' brought their brand of noise-driven experimental hip hop to the closing night of 2016's San Francisco Electronic Music Fest this past Sunday. The packed Brava Theater hosted an initially seated crowd that ended the night jumping and dancing against the front of the stage. The trio performed a set focused on their recently released Sci-Fi Horror concept album, 'Splendor & Misery', then delved into their dancier and more aggressive back catalogue, and recent single 'Wriggle'.
Opening performances included local experimental electronic duo 'Tujurikkuja' and computer music artist 'Madalyn Merkey.'"
