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.
You can enter many an "Irish pub" in San Francisco with an ample Guinness flow and trad music on the PA that is about as Irish as a bowl of Lucky Charms floating in green beer.
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.
Yes, this chocolate pudding cake is decorated with chocolate, sockets, and a bottle of gin.
The Saturday festivities moved to the eponymous bar itself for Specs' 83rd birthday. Specs entertained representatives from several generations of San Franciscans, including ones who had lent him the money he needed to open the establishment in 1968.
This crowd has seen some shit go down in this bar.
Three tables of homemade food and the easy icebreaker, "How did you meet Specs?" kept the crowd happy and mingling. For instance, while I ate my cake, I sat next to this man:
Is that Opi or shellack on your mani?
Jesse Smith writes his journals in the font size equivalent of "You are blind now," and any writing that he deems unworthy, he burns "like a mandala." The rest he has published in zines and fiction websites. You never know who you're going to meet at a place like Specs. May Specs and his empire live on for years to come.
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.'"
Art / Birthdays / Commentary / Events / History Specs: A North Beach Bar that Resists the Onslaught of Corporate Sameness in S.F.
Posted By Larissa Archer on Mon, Aug 22, 2011 at 8:30 AM
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The Saturday festivities moved to the eponymous bar itself for Specs' 83rd birthday. Specs entertained representatives from several generations of San Franciscans, including ones who had lent him the money he needed to open the establishment in 1968.
Three tables of homemade food and the easy icebreaker, "How did you meet Specs?" kept the crowd happy and mingling. For instance, while I ate my cake, I sat next to this man:
Jesse Smith writes his journals in the font size equivalent of "You are blind now," and any writing that he deems unworthy, he burns "like a mandala." The rest he has published in zines and fiction websites. You never know who you're going to meet at a place like Specs. May Specs and his empire live on for years to come.
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