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.'"
After being suspended by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for distributing contaminated beef in January and finally shut down and sold to Marin Sun Farms in February, owners and employees of Rancho Feeding Corporation are being charged for knowingly…
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by Tiffany Do
August 22, 2014 @ 4:28 pmTags: Controversy
Melons have been grown into unnatural square shapes in Japan for 40 years and if you think that goes against the laws of nature, you're in for a wild ride. China is producing baby-resembling pears they're sometimes referring to as…
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by Tiffany Do
August 22, 2014 @ 11:53 amTags: WTF?
Along with Dattch, Grindr, and your favorite LGBTQ bars in the city, there's now another way to organize a meetup with local gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and pansexuals. Pop Up Gay Bar is the baby of Guerrilla Queer Bar, "a queer flash…
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by Tiffany Do
August 21, 2014 @ 3:28 pmTags: Queer Food Capital
The South San Francisco Unified School District announced yesterday that they're joining the many in enforcing Meatless Mondays in their public schools. It's not rationing; the school district is just advocating "compassionate eating." Elementary and middle schools in the South…
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by Tiffany Do
August 21, 2014 @ 8:24 amTags: Vegetarian
Grabbing the number four spot on Bon Appetit's top 10 new restaurants in the country of the year, North Beach dive bar turned Italian hot spot, Tosca Cafe proves to not only be well liked by Beyonce and Jay…
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by Tiffany Do
August 20, 2014 @ 3:49 pmTags: North Beach
School is in session and if you're looking for a tasty extracurricular activity for your little tikes, Bay Leaf Kitchen has just the fix. From whole animal butchery to kitchen safety, this fall's program lineup has something for children of…
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by Tiffany Do
August 20, 2014 @ 10:43 amTags: Classes, Kids
BrandyfestWhen: Tuesday, Aug. 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 8-10 p.m. Where: Bar Agricole, 355 11th St., 355-9400. Cost: $75 The rundown: K&L is teaming up with Bar Agricole to bring the first annual Brandyfest. The ticket includes access to unlimited brandy tastings, cocktails, and…
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by Tiffany Do
August 19, 2014 @ 1:00 pmTags: Pop-Up
With more than 80 vendors, this year's S.F. Street Food Festival sponsored by La Cocina this past Saturday was the one of the busiest years out of the six, according to executive director, Caleb Zigas. Because of the popularity…
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by Tiffany Do
August 18, 2014 @ 1:01 pmTags: Food Fests, Mission
As of late, food journalism has been mainly associated with restaurant reviews and news. The agriculture beat, or a reporter's specialized, reoccurring assignment, of yesteryear was forgotten but we're not witnessing its revival. Some names in the industry, such as…
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by Tiffany Do
August 18, 2014 @ 10:57 amTags: Events, Farm Fresh
International Bacon Day is a gift from the arbitrary holiday gods and Memphis Minnie's Bar-B-Que Joint & Smoke House is your gateway to "swine dining," as their slogan promises. Their Facebook event says they'll be slinging bacon from 11 a.m.…
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by Tiffany Do
August 15, 2014 @ 2:17 pmTags: Holidays
Despite our state's dire need to conserve what little water is left, the rest of the country is quenching their thirst with loads of bottled water from California. Don't start pointing fingers quite yet; there is no law that…
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by Tiffany Do
August 14, 2014 @ 11:55 amTags: Controversy, drought
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.'"
