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're happy that the best thing to come out of colonialism in Southeast Asia has gone from a cheap comfort food into a high-end culinary attraction top chefs tinker with and put on their menus.
Sometimes the phrase “Name your price” implies that something sinister is afoot, and you’re being asked to come up with a dollar amount for which you will cheerfully sell your integrity. Other times, it’s William Shatner introducing you to the world of discount airline ticket purchasing. Still other times, it’s for ice cream with a charitable twist.
PostedByA. K. Carroll
on Mon, Aug 24, 2015 at 1:00 PM
Amanda Kuehn Carroll
What sort of perks does $90 really get you?
Going into Friday night’s grand tasting at Fort Mason (the first of three that took place during this weekend’s Eat Drink SF) my biggest question wasn’t which of the 32 tasters or 70-plus beverage pairings I’d enjoy most (my answer being Harvest Table’s Roasted Carrots and Magnolia’s Kalifornia Kölsch), but rather how much I’d be missing out on with my General Admission ticket.
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.'"
