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.
We will dispense with the double entendres: Carol Doda, who we lost in November, was a San Francisco hero who will be rightly celebrated and remembered as long as the town she helped create still stands, the torch held aloft along Broadway and kept alight in neon.
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.'"
Riding the wave of an unprecedented 24-0 winning streak, the Golden State Warriors are solid gold. In the flurry of the championship chaos, and in the midst of Steph Curry ascension to the best player in the NBA throne, anything…
There are parts of San Francisco that smell bad, I get that. Civic Center, parts of Downtown and the TL can be an olfactory nightmare. However, we are also home to the most glorious scents: fragrant trees, just-baked sourdough bread,…
When I started Rep SF, the first brand that came to mind to cover was 4fifteen. Started in 2004, by Derek Poon and his wife Denise Voong, 4fifteen, named for San Francisco’s area code, has been consistently creating garments…
“The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.” Aristotle uttered these words, realizing art isn't just pretty colors, and rich paints and some designs put together in an aesthetically pleasing…
The Haight and wearing vintage, perfectly symbolize the spirit of San Francisco — being bohemian, counterculture, and living in a perpetual longing for simpler, easier times. Static Vintage, arguably the best vintage store in San Francisco, epitomizes everything great…
One of America's favorite couples was in San Francisco for two events that brought to the forefront the topics of fashion and small business in the City. Bill Rancic, winner of the first season of The Apprentice, real estate…
We San Franciscans are a proud lot. My entire business, SFCentric, focuses on all things San Francisco. Other such natives are in a perpetual sea of black and orange, red and gold, and blue and yellow. Shirts with the…
Colombia is a country overflowing with love, pain, faith, and through it all, a sense of survival. It is a nation that has suffered, working hard to not be shrouded in the stereotypical veil of drugs, violence, and scandal.…
Tucked away in a tiny Berkeley studio, built in 1894, lie brilliant, enormous diamonds of every shape and size, cut to perfection, with every facet reflecting a rainbow of light. This isn't a secret stash of gemstones, but rather…
San Francisco culture isn’t dead (yet). That’s the message of this week’s issue of SF Weekly, which profiles eight venues that opened in the past year. But the city’s culture is changing, which has been true since the Gold Rush,…
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.'"
