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 monthly phenomenon formerly known as Trannyshack may have undergone a name change — and become a weekly event — but it hasn't stopped the party from raging full force.
There's no secret to helping you focus better — unless you count Adderall — but studies have shown that listening to music before or while performing a task can improve attention, memory, and even your ability to perform mental math.
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.
Death Cab for Cutie, Explosions in the Sky, the Hold Steady, St. Vincent, Beach House, Friendly Fires, Wild Beasts, Warpaint, the Antlers, Weekend, Thee Oh Sees October 16, 2011 Treasure Island Music Festival Better than: The other typical yuppie…
While the big news out of f8, Facebook's annual conference for developers, was the introduction of Timeline and their partnership with Spotify, Rhapsody, Turntable.fm, MOG and more, what really got the crowd's attention was an intro by Andy Samberg.…
We got our weekend off to a great start on Friday, September 9, with the SF Weekly Web Awards party at 111 Minna. Bloggers, app makers, Twitter addicts, and all kinds of people who have "social media" in their job…
@The Exhibitionist
by Jake Swearingen
September 12, 2011 @ 12:35 pmTags: Technology, Web Awards
We caught up with Nato Green, San Francisco stand-up and subject of this week's cover, right before Green prepared to set off on a cross country tour, bringing his brand of San Francisco comedy to Red State America. From…
Archers of LoafSept. 3, 2011 Great American Music Hall Better than: Considering how few mid-'90s indie rock gods haven't done a reunion tour, album re-issues are either a victory lap or a re-introduction. Merge's re-release of Archers of Loaf's Icky…
When we wanted to celebrate the best of San Francisco's digerati, we turned to you, the readers of SF Weekly. You nominated more than 300 bloggers, app makers, and Twitter accounts. We then asked you to help us narrow the…
Calling all photo students! Village Voice Media (SF Weekly's parent company) is recruiting undergraduate photo students for its Fall 2011 Photo Intern Program. By "student," we do not mean "a student of life." There's no cash offered with this gig,…
@The Exhibitionist
by Jake Swearingen
September 1, 2011 @ 12:15 pmTags: Photography
Steve Jobs has stepped down as the CEO of Apple. Tim Cook, who had served as Apple's COO, will now assume the role of the CEO. Jobs will immediately join the Board of Directors as the new chairman of the…
We asked you for your nominations, and boy, did you guys deliver. After sorting through hundreds of submissions, we've assembled a huge list of all the nominations for the SF Weekly Web Awards 2011. (Sidebar: Whoever nominated Frank Chu for…
We asked you for your nominations, and boy, did you guys deliver. After sorting through hundreds of submissions, we've assembled a huge list of all the nominations for the SF Weekly Web Awards 2011. (Sidebar: Whoever nominated Frank Chu for…
@All Shook Down
by Jake Swearingen
August 23, 2011 @ 1:15 pmTags: Tech, contests, Web Awards
We asked you for your nominations, and boy, did you guys deliver. After sorting through hundreds of submissions, we've assembled a huge list of all the nominations for the SF Weekly Web Awards 2011. (Sidebar: Whoever nominated Frank Chu for…
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.'"
