SF Bay Area
A High-Flying Performance Not to Miss: “Passengers” from The 7 Fingers
I found an existential quest posing thought-provoking questions that just happened to use
circus arts. It was glorious!
New & Now: Indie Chefs Week Comes to Oakland
Indie Chefs is a new dining collaborative experience that is coming to Oakland for three nights only. 24+ emerging, well-known, and award-winning chefs will be featured throughout the event. Each of the three evenings, 12 local chefs together to co-create a dining experience. You’ll get to learn about each participant,
“Breed or Bust” – A One-Woman Show About Whether or Not to Have Kids
On the drive back to the city after a wedding up in Sonoma, Joyful Raven and I discussed the question of potential motherhood. We were both in our mid-thirties so it was a question which was timely, egg wise, and fraught, womanhood wise. I was adamant, declarative and brooked no
Where Most Pedestrians Get Run Over in San Francisco
“Did you look both ways before you cros…“BAM!! – Octavia Street., San Francisco “Hey Motherfucker, this is a bike lan..“SPLAT!! – Folsom St., San Francisco “Dude, have you looked up from your phone in like..“POW!! – Fake St., Gotham Using dramatic recreations of pedestrian-involved traffic accidents along with sound effects
Hazzah! The NorCal Renaissance Faire is Back
Thou must go on an adventure! The Northern Californian Renaissance Faire has returned. The festival started last weekend and will be open weekends through September and October. During the opening weekend of The NorCal Ren Faire, my friend Vita and I decided to take the trek down to Hollister and
First Time at Folsom Street Fair? What to Expect
It’s Folsom Street Fair, motherfuckers. Whether you’re about to indulge your polite curiosity or debut your sadomasochism, here’s some of what to expect. Citywide traffic. Throughout the city, hotels and AirBnbs run scarce. Traffic standstills accumulate on South of Market streets beginning early Sunday morning. Freaks from every corner of
SFPD to Investigate String of Explosions
A series of explosions throughout the city center have finally prompted San Francisco Police to investigate. For years now, day and night, the booming detonations of so-called “small devices” have added to the downtown soundscape. Last Saturday at around 3:50 PM, Tenderloin residents reported yet another powerful blast. Car alarms
Marin Soul Singer on Fighting Cancer & Creating Community
Jean’s journey with cancer has not only inspired her to connect with others; it’s also increased her motivation to invest in herself as an artist. After her diagnosis, Jean prioritized her songwriting, practicing for hours a day and taking intense lessons to improve her craft.