Hot 30: The Bay Area Visionaries Shaping Our Future
It’s Indian summer in San Francisco, and temperatures are on the rise. As are the local luminaries in our annual Hot 20, er . . . Hot 30. That’s right. We were so impressed by the crop of talent and...
View ArticleThe Weeknighter: The Broken Record
Weekends are for amateurs. Weeknights are for pros. That's why each week Stuart Schuffman will be exploring a different San Francisco bar, giving you the lowdown on how and where to do your weeknight...
View ArticleWhat’s New at the Walt Disney Family Museum
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 ArticleAmbitious Plans at Media and Entertainment Startup Brit & Co.
Brit Morin is building a media and entertainment company, Brit & Co., focused on the intersection between technology and broadly curated content in five DIY categories. She wants to introduce new...
View ArticleHot 30: Composer Mason Bates
It’s Indian summer in San Francisco, and temperatures are on the rise. As are the local luminaries in our annual Hot 20, er . . . Hot 30. That’s right. We were so impressed by the crop of talent and...
View ArticleSecret Recipe: Copita's Fall Drink Duo
7x7 asks the city's chefs for the recipes to their most loved cocktails, bar snacks, starters, mains, and desserts. If there's a dish you can't stop thinking about and want to make it at home, email...
View ArticleLook of the Week: Men's Gear Inspired by the SF Giants
While victory is sweet, losing a few makes things more exciting for our boys, as they take on St. Louis in the fourth game of the series. The pressure is on. Win or lose, we were inspired by the Giants...
View ArticleIndie Roundup: Seven Films to See This Weekend
Here's a look at some of the more scrumptious visual bonbons being served in theaters and screening rooms around the bay this weekend:The Children of Ray BradburyThis series of shorts celebrates the...
View ArticleThe Second Annual Bay Area Science Festival Returns!
What do you get when you mix hundreds of astronomers and scientists together with zombies, barbots, and chefs? An experiment in fun, that’s what! As the second annual Bay Area Science Festival returns...
View ArticleWorld-Class BMX, Motocross and Skateboarders Converge on City Hall This Weekend
City Hall has been transformed. Not necessarily the institution, but certainly the lawn—at least through this weekend. The extreme sports event Dew Tour just rolled into town and turned Civic Center...
View ArticleWin Tickets to See A$AP Rocky at the Fox Theater on October 24!
One of the freshest rappers to emerge in the game recently is Harlem-born A$AP Rocky, and his crew, the A$AP Mob. But he ain't just a pretty boy; this summer especially, his 2011 mixtape LiveLoveA$AP...
View ArticleSecret San Francisco: The Golden Fire Hydrant
When a massive earthquake struck San Francisco on April 18, 1906, the city was rocked by a 42 second blast, followed by aftershocks. Although the earthquake was strong, it is estimated that 90% of the...
View ArticleThe Bright Side of Having Your Car Stolen
Dear Parking Guru, I am new to SF, so not up to speed with all of the rules, regulations, and inside info. After my recent experience this weekend, I was pointed promptly in your direction by a buddy...
View ArticleBeach Hopping in Los Angeles
Los Angeles isn't just red carpets and traffic jams. Crazy, I know. While it can take some navigating to get to L.A.'s beaches, once there, visitors are rewarded with those expanses of sand and water...
View ArticleCupcakes, Cacti and Skulls...Oh My!
Filled to the brim with succulents and accents of grey, cream and yellow, Kristin and Rob's Monterey wedding was a gorgeous and fun-filled day. Allumer Events coordinated the entire affair at the Old...
View ArticleLocal Author Michelle Tea on Open Mic Scenes, Fantasy Books, and Her New...
Author, editor, and female activist Michelle Tea may be well on her way to becoming a household name. Known for her sheer honesty and relate-ability about growing up in impoverished Chelsea,...
View ArticleScenes of the City: Fort Funston
Tall sandy bluffs, barren beaches, and consistently stellar hang-gliding are the key features of beautiful Fort Funston. Hugging the southwest corner of San Francisco's windswept coastline, this...
View ArticleHelp the SF SPCA Find Violet, the Stolen Puppy
You may have seen 7x7’s efforts to help us find Violet, the puppy that was stolen earlier this week from the San Francisco SPCA Adoption Center. It is disturbing that someone would do such a thing, but...
View ArticleThis Week in Local Music News
Window Twins, a SF supergroup of sorts (it's comprised of Exray's Jon Bernson and Fresh & Onlys' Tim Cohen) released a new album this week, called Wish, which has the easy breezy jam-session...
View ArticleFoodie Agenda: Whole Pig Dinner, Mexican Meat Party, and More
Friday, October 19 Tonight at Grand Cafe, Chef Alicia Jenish breaks down a whole pig to offer a number of a la carte specials, in addition to the regular menu. With the exception of the “Charlotte’s...
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