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.
Nothing caps off a nice day at the beach like a mouthful of sand — especially if the grit in your teeth is the reward for the grit required to splay flat-out on your stomach, for the prize of a plastic disc in your hand, and all the glory that comes along with it.
Sexytime
Fire Chief Uncomfortable Getting Strip Clubs' Holiday Money at Fire Station Ceremony
PostedByLauren Smiley
on Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at 4:53 PM
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Not in my fire house!
Update (4:53 p.m.): Firefighters will be picking up the check from strip clubs at the union's distribution center today, followed by a reception at the Gold Club.
Original Story ( 3 p.m.)Talk about looking a gift horse in the mouth.
The strip clubs say this is the first time they've been snubbed by local firefighters -- who until now have gladly taken the $200,000 clubs have donated to them over the last 17 years -- leaving the clubs scrambling to to find a last-minute location to present the check at 5 p.m.
Still, they didn't reconsider making the donation.
"While they're disappointed, they understand and continue to believe in the program and feel it's the right thing to do," says Kevin Sanchez, a publicist for the 11 strip clubs of BSC Management, which includes Larry Flynt's Hustler Club, the Hungry-I, and Market Street Cinema.
The strip clubs donated proceeds from "benefit songs" to the firefighters' annual toy drive (no, not those kind of toys). The clubs also collected toys that people donated at the door in lieu of cover.
Last year, several "appropriately dressed" entertainers presented the check at the fire house, with no major problems, Sanchez said. But apparently, it had rubbed Hayes-White the wrong way.
We blogged last week about how much firefighters' rely on adult activities to stock up their toy drive. This year's roster of toy drive contributors included strip clubs, poker tournaments, and a PG-13 fireman calendar. Stray Bar in Bernal Heights has also been handing out free drinks to any patron who showed up to the bar with a Christmas toy in hand.
In their defense, the outcome is all that really matters; kids in need won't know that their Tickle Me Elmo was paid for with proceeds from a rousing topless rendition of Christina Aguilera's "Dirrty."
Danny Gracia, vice president of San Francisco Fire Fighters Local 798, told Bay City News he couldn't figure out why the fire chief of a city that thrives on the sex industry was trying to turn off at PrudeVille. "What difference does it make? It's a legitimate business, and they're one of our biggest donors."
Moreover, it's worth noting that firefighters have more in common with strippers than they might think -- both are the subject matter of many fantasies, and use poles at work, right?
On a side note, doesn't watching this video make you want to donate a toy -- now?
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.'"
