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.
The 2.7-mile "Philosopher's Way" trail in McLaren Park is the cure for when you've overdosed on San Francisco's increasingly technology-saturated, artisanal-minded spiral into gentrification.
The queer group Gay Shame was the bane of DPW workers everywhere this past year, using "wheatpaste" (wheat + water = irritatingly hard-to-remove glue concoction) to post flyers targeting everyone from astroturfing pro-development group SFBARF to its capitalist benefactor, Yelp founder Jeremy Stoppelman (lest ye forget his epic response to now-fired Yelp staffer Talia Jane's Medium post complaining about the cost of living in SF: "Move to Phoenix!").
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.'"
St. Paul & The Broken Bones Saturday, February 14th, 2015 The Fillmore Better Than: Eating an entire pint of Ben and Jerry's while watching Friends on Netflix, because you're incredibly alone and you've realized that everyone you could call is out at…
Following an extensive six-month $1.3 million renovation, the Museum of African Diaspora has reopened. Since its grand opening in 2005, the museum has become an important place on Mission — the museum is the only one in the City,…
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by David L. Garcia
December 15, 2014 @ 11:41 am
For a guy who only works one night a year, Santa Claus manages to bring home an incredible amount of cash. According to the insurance-site Insure's annual Santa Index, Santa will earn $139,924 this year. Surprised? Wait, there's more. He's…
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by David L. Garcia
December 8, 2014 @ 1:53 pm
There's something just too sweet and innocent about the Elf On The Shelf, with his permanent smile and impossibly blue eyes. He's supposed to sit in your house, keeping watch over the season and monitoring your kids behavior. But what…
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by David L. Garcia
December 8, 2014 @ 8:10 am
Mom and pop shops have their place, but cut the crap; everybody secretly loves the cheap, simple, comforting experience of going to Target. As a kid from the 'burbs, I remember calling friends on lazy summer mornings, asking if…
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December 5, 2014 @ 11:00 am
December, as fun and cheery as it can be, it always manages to be one of the most stressful months of the year. It seems like every winter holiday tradition is really just a chore disguised as something fun.…
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by David L. Garcia
December 1, 2014 @ 3:28 pm
The Penn State child-abuse scandal shook the country in a way that can be hard to articulate. The unpleasant cocktail of doubt, anger, sympathy, and indignation was tough for most of us to swallow, but most of us only…
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by David L. Garcia
November 24, 2014 @ 2:38 pm
If you have trouble keeping your Thanksgiving turkey tender, we recommend putting in an overnight brine. Out of fridge space? Well, if in a pinch, why not try the sidewalk method: slam down your half-frozen bird on the sidewalk…
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November 24, 2014 @ 12:00 pmTags: Video, Video
Justin Timberlake Saturday, November 22, 2014 Oracle Arena Better than: Watching Yogi Bear, Bad Teacher, or In Time To most people my age, gender, and level of self-esteem, Justin Timberlake is, and always will be, the embodiment of 21st century…
If San Francisco's annual Bring Your Own Big Wheel has taught us anything, it's that some things are just better when they're smaller. Just look at Hot Wheels, mini-muffins, and those teacup pigs people keep buying. Want to grab…
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by David L. Garcia
November 21, 2014 @ 10:06 am
Sun, fog, mist, and occasional rain — the weather in San Francisco is pretty routine, and snow is hardly ever in the forecast. But if you're a San Franciscan who just can't enjoy winter without a dusting of the…
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by David L. Garcia
November 19, 2014 @ 11:57 am
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.'"
