Three Reasons to Cross The Bay Bridge
This weekend, the East Bay is alive with music, so why not head across the Bay and delight your ears with something new and original?Brandy and Friends at the ParamountThe multi-platinum, award-winning...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Sunday Hike: Wilder Ranch Santa Cruz
Today's scenic jaunt, at Wilder Ranch State Historic Park located just north of Santa Cruz on the Pacific Coast, is a wonderful hike that will appeal to people and families of all ages. Surrounded by...
View ArticleThree Reasons to Cross The Golden Gate Bridge
Head North for a look at the beauty and culture of the Bay. These exciting events are a great excuse to get out of the city for the day.Local History and Wildlife SailGet a sailor's view of the Golden...
View ArticleNorthstar Giving Away Free Weekends in Tahoe
There's been a pretty minimal amount of Sierra snow that's fallen over the past many weeks (with no change in sight) and conditions in Tahoe have been less than stellar (more like frozen granular, or...
View ArticlePhotos: The Eighth Annual San Francisco Midwinter Barworkers Ball
On February 19th, the city's hard-working nightlife pros—bartenders, barbacks, bussers, bouncers, servers, DJs, dancers, doormen, coat check, hat check, clothes check, greeters, promoters, hosts,...
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 ArticleYear of the Snake Celebrations
Saturday's celebration welcomed the Year of the Snake and culminated in one of the most extravagant lunar new year parades in the world. Floats, firecrackers, costumes, dancers, and the newly crowned...
View ArticleHot Cocktails to Get You Through the Rest of Winter
Meet seven of the city’s best hot cocktails that'll thaw the chill and warm the soul.Al BicerinBased on the traditional Piedmontese classic, this chocolate and coffee layered wonder gets a San...
View ArticleStreet Style Report: A Stylist Shows Us Three Spring Looks, in Noe Valley
Dana Cray Fernie does a lot of fashion. She's a personal shopper at Ambiance in Noe, a freelance personal stylist, and also works as a fashion events coordinator at various fashion weeks around the...
View Article140-Character Live Music Power Rankings, Noise Pop Edition
Tell your friends and family you love them. Give the dog to the neighbors. Tell your boss something's come up.It’s Noise Pop week, and there’s no going back.We’d be remiss to limit our Must-See Shows...
View ArticleOpening! The Kinsey Collection of African American Art and History at MoAD
Originally published on CaliforniaHomeDesign.comExactly 150 years ago, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, declaring, “all persons held as slaves” shall be “forever free.”...
View ArticleBay Area Sports Beat: The Warriors' Sleeves and What You Need to Know Right Now
Your shoulders are missing, Golden State Warriors.Underscored, perhaps, by their World Series-winning and Super Bowl runner-up counterparts, the Warriors have been in the business of making statements...
View ArticleThis Week's Hottest Events: Eye Level on Iraq, Noise Pop, and Tom Petty Fest
Art"Eye Level on Iraq"Over the course of two years, American-trained photojournalists Kael Alford and Thorne Anderson documented the impact and aftermath of the 2003 U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. The 60...
View ArticleA Very Merry Un-Wedding
Kyle and Leah celebrated their love with a weekend union, an un-wedding if you will, instead of a traditional ceremony, at Wilbur Hot Springs. They had all of the details covered, including...
View ArticleWhere to Spoil Your Dinner on Chips and Salsa
Your mother always told you not to fill up on the free chips at any given restaurant, but at various Mexican spots in SF, the chips and salsa are almost the star of the show, not necessarily free, and...
View ArticleCo-Founder Julia Hartz on Her Role as the "Operator" at Eventbrite
Among successful technology companies based in SF, one floating perhaps a bit under the radar is the leading online event and ticketing platform, Eventbrite.From its offices strategically positioned on...
View ArticleFour Oakland Jewelry Designers We Can't Get Enough Of
From the brand new to the tried and true, we think that these Oakland-based jewelry designers are doing some amazing things. From designing to casting to running their own stores, these women seriously...
View ArticleLou’s Cafe is Turning Three: Jalapeno Spread the Word!
Inner Richmond favorite, Lou’s Cafe, is celebrating its third birthday on March 19th and you are invited to celebrate! For four weeks, from now until March 23nd, you can get the featured sandwich of...
View ArticleReading Roundup: This Week's Top Literary Events
Each week, we offer a roundup of the best literary events in the city. All events are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted. Want to submit an upcoming event for consideration? Go...
View Article2013 Eat + Drink Award Winners
The polls are closed and the results are in! We're impressed because there are quite a few newbies on the roster for the 2013 Eat + Drink Reader's Choice Awards. Old stalwarts continue to prevail in...
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