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.
Already a well-established outpost for value and splurge-worthy selections, K&L recently moved a few blocks from its original SoMa location, and we're happy to report that things got better.
PostedByJanine Kahn
on Tue, Apr 15, 2008 at 3:29 PM
All photos by Janine Kahn
Considering dropping by the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival at Japantown this weekend? We checked it out on Saturday just as the lines started building up at the nonprofit-run food bazaar, and boy were the snacks worth the wait.
Here are a few of the things we sampled, and some reasons why you should too. . .
Oakland's Oliveto (5655 College Ave.) has combined two of my favorite food obsessions -- risotto and balsamic vinegar -- into a single night of family-style Italian decadence with their annual Risotto Dinners, happening this Wednesday and Thursday. It's a five-course affair that acts as both a showcase for a a range of aceto balsamico (like wine, it improves with age) and a sort of rich payback for all the customers who bug them about the absence of risotto on their menu the rest of the year.
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.'"
