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.
Mashing up different world cuisines is usually a popular conceit for new quick-service eateries and food trucks to make a quick buck and gain Instagram fame, but Volta has shown how well global cross-pollination works on a refined plate without stretching for novelty or pretense in the process.
The monthly phenomenon formerly known as Trannyshack may have undergone a name change — and become a weekly event — but it hasn't stopped the party from raging full force.
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Watch the New Endlessly Ironic Still Flyin' Video, 'Victory Walker'
PostedByIan S. Port
on Tue, Sep 28, 2010 at 4:18 PM
Yes, this new video from local freaks Still Flyin' is apparently the effusively ironic, tongue-in-cheek ode to "Smooth Criminal," Miami Vice, and the like that it seems. Lead weirdo Sean Rawls says it was filmed late one Sunday night in Athens, Georgia, where no booze is sold on Sundays, hence the empty streets/loner-dude setting and eerie vibes. Clues to apparent ironic intent include: headbands, pastel blazers, shilouettes of rum cocktails, and the alley dancing at that closes things out. Not that you really needed any clues.
This comes from the San Francisco-via-the-world collective Still Flyin', whose love for pastels, '80s kitsch, and smooth music is never to be underestimated. The song's not a bad '80s gag either, even if it is about 90 seconds longer than it should be.
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.'"
