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.
Once upon the 1980s, Filipino emigrant Demetrio Braceros (known as Demi by friends and locals) was entrusted with the care of Cayuga Park, a seedy sump of public space that had fallen into disrepair.
Of all the pizzas made in North Beach, perhaps none are made as fondly (or with as much flair) as those of pizza maestro Tony Gemignani, owner of Tony's Pizza Napoletana and recent top dog of the World Pizza Championships in Italy.
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.'"
So here we are at the end of the party. The people have all gone home, the DJ has played his last record, the balloons are all deflated, and everyone left over is enjoying one of those sweet, illicit, post-4…
by Derek Opperman
July 23, 2014Tags: Music, Feature
This week's party preview has something of a bittersweet edge to it. On the positive side, it's almost the weekend, which means its time to start thinking about where to go and what to do. On the negative side, however,…
Congratulations, you've made it to Thursday. As you've probably gathered, this is an important milestone on the road towards the release and pleasure of the weekend: Yes, that's right, it's time to start thinking about where you want to party.…
There's nothing like a long weekend right? It's the Fourth of July, and that means it's time for BBQing, celebrating America, and, well, partying. We assume you already have the first two covered so let us help you out…
Long before the current EDM boom, there was another similar moment in U.S. dance music history in the 1990s. The Crystal Method was a big part of this. Its songs, like "Get Busy Child," were intense and bombastic mainstream expressions…
It's Pride in San Francisco and the city is about to come alive with a bewildering array of nightlife. There's so much, in fact, that it can be overwhelming to seasoned veterans and the uninitiated alike. But as with everything,…
Check your watch. It's just about that time again. What time? Party time! To help you better figure out your calendar, we've assembled this handy list of the best parties in San Francisco. This time, it features a heavy…
Fans of the print edition of Lost in the Night might be in for a bit of a ride this week -- the comics edition didn't post any party recommendations! But don't worry, as we've got a full menu of…
Dance writer Derek Opperman and illustrator Bex Freund testify to the urgency of clubland catharsis — even if it means becoming a monster. Click here to read a larger version of this comic and the rest of SF Weekly's Comics…
Don't you just hate the term "hump day"? Yeah? Us too. So thank god it's Thursday, right? No strange nicknames can now get in the way of the fact that the weekend -- with its promises of good times and…
Look out! Here comes another promising weekend of partying in San Francisco. As usual, we've got you covered with a full rundown of all the fun. This week's edition drifts across genre lines more than usual, with retro hip-hop,…
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.'"
