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.
Coach Steve Kerr was not the only fresh face when the Golden State Warriors began their incredible and still a bit unbelievable rise to the best team in NBA history.
We will dispense with the double entendres: Carol Doda, who we lost in November, was a San Francisco hero who will be rightly celebrated and remembered as long as the town she helped create still stands, the torch held aloft along Broadway and kept alight in neon.
PostedByAdrian Covert
on Mon, Mar 21, 2011 at 1:47 PM
When it comes to public opinion, Lil B is working to legitimize himself in 2011. He's doing things like cutting a single with 9th Wonder, Jean Grae, and Phonte. Or peforming at the MTVU Woodie awards. Or being one of XXL's Freshmen class for 2011. But I miss the not-so-distant days of his hastily assembled YouTube music vids, which usually involved one of his patented based freestyles. And, judging by his new video, Lil B isn't ready to give up on that side of his style just yet.
We're treated to all the usual Based God signifiers here: The constantly moving camera which shifts in and out of focus. He thinks he's Wayne Gretsky and Kristy Yamaguchi. He has anywhere between 30 and 100 girls on his dick. He think he looks like Bill Gates, but he's Macintoshin'. All the while, his University of Texas trucker hat serves as a reminder that he made this in Austin, Texas (presumably while at SXSW).
One thing Lil B doesn't get enough credit for is his ear for beats. I'm okay with the range of opinions on his lyrical technique. But his taste in production is impeccable, not to mention diverse. Sometimes it's a sparse, futuristic slapper. Other times it's some new-age ambient business. In this case, he does his thing over a sample-heavy, lightly Dirty South-influenced track that would be right at home on a Scarface album. So thanks, Based God.
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.'"
