Alex Mak - Managing Editor

12 Oct 2017

Artist You Should Know : Shane Izykowski

We couldn’t think of a more appropriate artists to introduce you to this Halloween than the horrifying, the shocking, the disgustingly versatile and talented Shane Izykowski

Alex Mak - Managing Editor 0
12 Oct 2017

Spooky, Fun Shit to do for Halloween in SF

Since Halloween is on a tuesday this year, it more or less means there will be Halloween themed parties and events Oct 27th – Oct31st.  Here are some of the interesting and fun things we like to do this time of year. Loveboat Halloween Oct 27 & 28 If you

Alex Mak - Managing Editor 0
27 Jan 2024

The San Francisco Beer Passport is Here!

Step into a world of adventure with the San Francisco Beer Passport. There’s no better way to explore San Francisco than to literally drink it in. This passport is amazing! Each one contains 27 coupons to buy one beer, get a second beer FREE at 27 of the finest locally

Broke-Ass Stuart - Editor In Cheap 0
10 Oct 2017

How You Can Help Napa Fire Victims Now

If you’re local, the Sonoma Valley Visitor’s Bureau has a list of hotels offering special rates for evacuees and the Sacramento Bee has a list of ways for local people to help.

Alex Mak - Managing Editor 0
10 Oct 2017

The Best Art Parties, Street Fests & Shows in San Francisco

There is an explosion of fun, artsy events happening in San Francisco this time of year.  5 weekends of art fairs, artist hosted parties, as well as music and literary themed festivals.   It’s October in SF, so it’s time to get out there and mix it up with thousands of artists, makers, movers and

Alex Mak - Managing Editor 0
03 Oct 2017

Late-Night Hosts Address the Terrorism in Las Vegas, Politicians Send ‘Thoughts & Prayers’

Another home grown, American terrorist, used high powered firearms to murder an incredible amount of innocent people.  The death toll as of this morning is 59 people, with some 520 injured and in the hospitals of Las Vegas, making it ‘the worst mass shooting in American History’.  Obviously after Sandy Hook

Alex Mak - Managing Editor 0
26 Sep 2017

Experts and Laymen are asked about Universal Basic Income

A new podcast is asking people ‘what would you do if you were given a basic income’, ie if you didn’t HAVE to work?  The project by upstreampodcast explores that question by asking people they find all over the bay area, including economic experts and basic income recipients.  In upstream’s words:

Alex Mak - Managing Editor 0
26 Sep 2017

America is Racist, and Trump’s Reactions Prove It

Why is that when a black person criticizes America, they are called “ungrateful”, “unpatriotic”, & “spoiled”? But when an orange person criticizes America, they are “telling it, like it is”, they are “standing up for what is right”. they are “speaking truth to power”. Why is that when Nazis and

Alex Mak - Managing Editor 0
21 Sep 2017

Golden Gate Park’s Hidden Gems, On Bicycle

From Market St. to Ocean Beach, the San Francisco ‘Wiggle’ is a wonderful bike route that avoids all the hills and passes through some of the city’s most beautiful spots.  I personally love to take this route on Sundays because that’s when Golden Gate Park closes some of its roads to cars so that bicycles and pedestrians get free rein. Sunday is also the day that delightful characters hold a roller disco dance party, Lindy in the Park has an all day swing dance sessions, and Park Chalet typically has live music on display.

Alex Mak - Managing Editor 0