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.
Because not everyone can shell out a week's worth of rent on the edible art of a hand-tweezed tasting menu, veteran restaurateur Kash Feng (owner of Michelin-starred Omakase) and consulting chef Shin Aoki (formally of Michelin-starred Kaigetsu) bring you Okane — legit Japanese fare for epicures of the 99 percent.
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.'"
Diner Balm in Gilead. Directed by Ashley Gates. Starring Johanna Mattox, Damon Seawell, Benton Greene, Gabriel Carter, and others. Presented by the Encore Theater Company at the Magic Theater, Northside, Building D, at Fort Mason, through July 13. Call 441-3687.…
Guys and Dames Dames at Sea. By George Haimsohn, Robin Miller, and Jim Wise. Directed and choreographed by Scott Thompson. Starring Ellen Harvey, Paula Leggett Chase, Andrea Chamberlain, and Joel Carlton. At the Marines Memorial Theater, 609 Sutter (at Mason),…
Beverly's Party Abigail's Party. By Mike Leigh. Directed by Tom Ross. Starring Susan Marie Brecht, Don Weingust, Lura Dolas, Philip Stockton, and Jessica Powell. Presented by the Aurora Theater at the Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant (at Ellsworth) in Berkeley,…
Grudge Match The Widow's Blind Date. By Israel Horovitz. Directed by Paul D'Addario. Starring James Palermo, Finn Curtin, and Peggy Lopipero. At the Actors Theater, 533 Sutter (at Powell), through April 18. Call 296-9179. Israel Horovitz's canon of plays is…
Only five people were in the audience one night during the run of the Shotgun Players' first show, David Mamet's Edmund. But the lack of attendance didn't bother Artistic Director Patrick Dooley; the cast was fabulous. When Dooley talks about…
San Francisco theater has always consisted of two barely overlapping worlds. For the great majority, theater is but one of these worlds: ACT, Berkeley Rep, the Broadway touring shows promoted in the pink pages, and perhaps the Magic or the…
Trouble at the Brady Street Dance Center A bitter dispute among the principals of the Brady Street Dance Center threatens to destroy what in just three years has become the city's most inviting venue for dance. In 1996, the center,…
Dancing the Talk Erratic Eroticism. Choreography by Huckabay McAllister Dance. At ODC Theater Performance Gallery, 3153 17th St. (at South Van Ness), Nov. 14-22. Call 863-9834. London's DV8 Physical Theater, at Center for the Arts three weeks ago, created a…
Sweet Bird of Youth A Streetcar Named Desire. By Tennessee Williams. Directed by Richard Seyd. Starring Sheila Kelley, Marco Barricelli, Matt DeCaro, and Michelle Elise Duffy. Presented by ACT at the Geary Theater, 415 Geary (at Powell), through Nov. 23.…
Fathers and Sons A Certain Labor Day. By Carroll O'Connor. Directed by Beth F. Milles. Starring O'Connor, Eugene Roche, Mariclare Costello, and Tony Carlin. At the Theater on the Square, 450 Post (at Mason), Sept. 24-Oct. 12. Call 433-9500. Carroll…
Crossing the Bard (I) R&J. By Art Street Theater; based on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Directed by Mark Jackson. Starring Jackson, Beth Wilmurt, Jake Rodriguez, Bricine Mitchell, and Gillian Brecker. At the 450 Geary Studio Theater, 450 Geary (at Mason),…
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.'"
