Behind the Scenes with SF Ballet's Don Quixote
The San Francisco Ballet opens its final program of the season this Friday night. We got a sneak peek of Don Quixote's exquisite new costumes created by Tony Award winning designer Martin Pakledinaz....
View ArticleBenefits of the "Menicure"
When I was a kid, my mom (a one-time Las Vegas showgirl and bunny at the Chicago Playboy Club) used to reprimand my grubby nails, “You’ll grow potatoes under there!” Her scolding used to bug the crap...
View ArticleSeven Favorite Things: Gifts from Bae Home & Design
Six years ago, Bay Area native, David Caler, opened Bae (pronounced beh) Home & Design with co-owner, Matt Bissinger, in Presidio Heights. The vision was simple: to create a home decor shop that...
View ArticleAsk A Vet: What Does It Mean When a Dog Chases Its Tail?
Welcome to our weekly 'Ask a Vet from the SF SPCA' feature on 7x7.com. Dr. Jeannine Berger, DVM, DACVB is a board certified veterinary behaviorist who counsels guardians whose pets’ issues are beyond...
View ArticleVote for the Top 7 Finalists in Our Golden Bridge Contest
After over 4,700 votes, the Top 7 finalists in our photo contest celebrating the Golden Gate Bridge's 75th anniversary have been chosen (it seems like our readers favor the bridge's foggy look...
View ArticleExperiencing Napa via the Napa Valley Wine Train
Most people who have traveled by train in the US would probably agree that train travel leaves something to be desired, whether it's just a commuter train or traveling between states. America doesn't...
View ArticleTake Mom to The Ritz-Carlton for Mother's Day
Moms are undeniably special, so get a head start on your plans by reserving a spot at The Ritz-Carlton's Terrace Room and Terrance Courtyard for a gorgeous, indulgent Mother's Day brunch buffet. The...
View ArticleWin Tickets to See Funk Soul Brother Maceo Parker at the SFJAZZ Gala After Jam
Maceo Parker, the alto sax legend who's played funk with the best of them—James Brown, George Clinton, Bootsy Collins—is bringing his red-hot licks and slinky, fluid style to the afterparty for this...
View ArticleA Classic Wedding at Sonoma's Viansa Winery
Robert locked eyes on Lynn during a business trip to Taiwan. He was an African of Chinese descent, living in San Francisco. She was a successful screenwriter with no plans to move to America. Somehow,...
View ArticleAsk the Parking Guru: How Do I Get Savvy Quickly to SF Parking Rules?
Dear Parking Guru,I recently moved to the City and wanted to share a parking experience that I had recently. It was Thursday evening and I parked in a yellow zone which was right next to a white zone...
View Article7 Picks from Week Two of the San Francisco International Film Festival
The San Francisco International Film Festival hit its halfway mark last night, but there are still plenty of sights yet to be seen at this city’s largest film bash. I invited Hell on Frisco Bay’s Brian...
View ArticleThis Week in Local Music News
SPIN.com names both Thee Oh Sees (#16) and E-40 (#2) on their flattering "Rock's 30 Best Winning Streaks" list, meaning that these two Bay Area mainstays can pretty much do no wrong. [via Spin.com] The...
View ArticleIn Photos: Seven Days of San Francisco Music
This town knows music. On any given night, you can find whatever genre you're jonesing to hear, sing, or dance along with. Here's a taste of what happened in the San Francisco music scene the past...
View ArticleScenes of the City: Red Bull Ride + Style
For the 2nd year in a row the Red Bull Ride + Style took over Justin Herman Plaza. The event focused on infusing the fixed gear biking culture with the work of several local SF artists on the obstacle...
View ArticleScenes From The SF International Film Festival
The electric red billboards around the city were hard to miss for this year’s SF International Film Fest, which took place over the last two weeks and finishes up tomorrow. The festival went big this...
View ArticleHigh Design Reigns at St. Helena’s Raymond Vineyards
Wine Country is home to a plethora of jaw-droppingly gorgeous spaces, but one that caught our eye in recent months is St. Helena’s Raymond Vineyards.Owned and operated by Jean-Charles Boissot, this...
View ArticleBay Area Indoor Pools for Kids
This is our weekly guest-blog post from the moms behind Red Tricycle, a site that focuses on the "lighter side" of parenting. Every week, they'll be bringing us their picks of stuff to do around the...
View ArticleParty with Local Manufacturers at SFMade Week
In an age where digital creations rule the local economy and most of our physical property is imported from another state or country, it's easy to forget that some of the world's best products, from...
View ArticleGet Rolling for Bike to Work Day on May 10
Next Thursday, May 10, is Bike to Work Day, San Francisco's biggest bike day of the year. On last year's Bike to Work Day, bikes accounted for 75% of morning traffic on Market Street, and this year...
View ArticleGrabFan Lets Sports Fans Share Game Predictions and Earn Rewards
Part of being an avid sports fan is a propensity for making predictions. We do it all the time, as in: “Here comes Buster Posey. I bet he’s going to crush one over the fence.” Well, two lifelong Giants...
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