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.
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.'"
Calle 13 Bang Data Saturday, May 12, 2012 Fox Theater, Oakland Better than: Watching Pitbull, another short, bald dude with Caribbean roots, try to rap. Puerto Rico natives, Calle 13 (pronounced Kah-yeh-trehs-seh), are most recognized for their 2005 dance…
For those of you not yet satiated by the post-mortem insights reported on Steve Jobs, here's something else you can chew on. Steve Jobs: The Lost Interview, a documentary containing lost footage from a 1995 interview with the tech demigod,…
What: Author book signing Where: Omnivore Books On Food When: Sat., May 12, 3-4 p.m. Cost: Free The rundown: Sick of those long lines at Bi-Rite's Creamery for that delicious ice cream cone? Authors Kris Hoogerhyde, Anne Walker and Dabney…
What: Chickens 101: How To Have City Birds Where: 18 Reasons When: Tues., May 8, 7-9 p.m. Cost: $35 The Rundown: Nick Rupiper has raised chickens in Sonoma Valley for the last six years and will be teaching city dwellers…
Apparently, Apple isn't just dodging taxes, it's also double-dipping from its customers. At least that's what one San Jose man claims after he says he was charged twice for one song he bought on iTunes.Robert Herskowitz filed a class-action lawsuit…
With "a little bit of Iowa, a little bit of Lousiana and a whole lot of Bayview," Kristin Houk and Matt Trahan's latest mobile food spot, All Good Pizza is bringing healthy food options to the neighborhood. Pizza, paninis and…
The driver who allegedly ran two cyclists off the road in Berkeley last week was was arrested at the Jack London Inn in Oakland on Friday afternoon. According to press reports, Michael Patrick Medaglia, 43, was arrested after OPD found…
What: Michael Natkin's book signing When: Mon., April 30, 3-4 p.m. Where: Omnivore Books Cost: Free The rundown: Seattle author Michael Natkin of the award-winning Herbivoracious.com will be promoting his new recipe book, titled -- you guessed it! -- Herbivoracious.…
The members of Coldplay have been Twit Pic-ing their way around San Francisco since last Sunday, according to the band's Twitter. They're playing at the HP Pavilion tonight and tomorrow night, and last we checked on Ticketmaster, tickets aren't…
Neon Indian Lemonade Tuesday, April 24, 2012 The Fillmore Better than: Trying to enjoy them at Coachella while getting a beat down by the sun. Twenty-three-year-old musical prodigies such as Neon Indian frontman Alan Palomo tend to be either…
A New York judge has ruled that Twitter must release tweets from an Occupy Wall Street protester, claiming the information, which highlights the chaotic arrests on the Brooklyn Bridge last year, is -- and should be -- public for 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.'"
