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.
Imaginative and inventive ice cream flavors made from the finest
ingredients are the irresistible draw at Humphry Slocombe, owned by
Jake Godby, 15-year veteran of San Francisco's best restaurants
(including Fifth Floor, Boulevard, and Coi) and proud bearer of
ice-cream-cone tattoos.
In a country where most performing arts venues won't sell you an
alcoholic beverage, let alone let you bring it into the auditorium, the
Exit Theatre's cafe space is a modest yet wonderful bastion of
hospitality.
PostedByMaya Baratz
on Sun, Oct 4, 2009 at 11:45 PM
This past weekend, San Francisco was a playing ground for several of its annual shenanigans (between Oktoberfest and LovEvolution fest we didn't have a second free) . But there was a more subtle love fest which you likely missed - one that didn't involve people donning butterfly wings or banana costumes. Well, sort of.
You see, among other things, San Francisco is quickly emerging into a breeding ground for an odd little romance between technology and commercial art. Perhaps it's the growing saturation of startup-driven tech in our everyday lives (read: Facebook , Twitter, Foursquare , etc.) that's lead to a blurring of industry lines. Whatever the reason, last Thursday night's launches of the Gray Area Foundation for the Arts (GAFFTA) and Justin Timberlake-backed, SF-based startup Robo.to illustrated yet more instances of these two worlds getting it on.
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.'"
