Arts and Culture

20 Apr 2011

Tourist or Not: Twin Peaks is the Spot

Whether you live in San Francisco or are just visiting, Twin Peaks is always a great FREE way to get a different perspective of the city. Watch the fog roll in from Ocean Beach over the compact maze of Victorian houses, apartment buildings, parks and sky scrapers. The view is

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19 Apr 2011

Tonight! See The Pains of Being Pure at Heart for FREE!

I’m really glad I saw this because I didn’t realize The Pains of Being Pure at Heart had a new album out! The band is playing a sold-out show at Great American Music Hall tonight for $17, so if you were too cheap and/or lazy to buy tickets, you can still

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18 Apr 2011

The Revolution Will Be Tuneful

Classical music brings to mind a certain stodginess: evening gowns, opera glasses, stuffy libraries, professors with ridiculous mustaches. But Classical Revolution is trying to change that stereotype, one Monday night at a time, by turning the Revolution Cafe into a classical jam session. Oh, and this madness is FREE. Talented

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17 Apr 2011

CAMP For FREE – The Clarion Alley Mural Project

If you know your way around The Mission you’ve likely stumbled upon Clarion Alley.  For those who haven’t, this one is for you. The way I understand it Clarion Alley Mural Project was formed by a handful of locals nearly twenty years ago. This post isn’t about the history, though.

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16 Apr 2011

Refresh Your Broke-ass at Hayes Valley Farm

If you haven’t been to Hayes Valley Farm, this weekend is the perfect chance to explore and celebrate this great example of urban agriculture. The farm is located on the old freeway on/off ramp, and has brought the community together to grow and provide fresh, amazing produce. There are three

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15 Apr 2011

Celebrate All Things Goat at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market Tomorrow

Do you like goats?  No?  Hmmm.  Have you SEEN the above photo?  Look at that precious thing!  I’m not particularly an animal lover myself — my affections are usually reserved solely for my dog, Jackie Robinson — but even I can’t help squealing over this little guy. Okay, let’s say

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12 Apr 2011

Broke-Ass Band Interview: Laura Weinbach of Foxtails Brigade

Laura Weinbach, intrepid frontwoman of Foxtails Brigade, runs all over the Bay Area (and the country) busking and playing shows. Have you ever walked down the street in SF or Berkeley and all of a sudden seen the most adorable little pixie with a ridiculously powerful voice and classical guitar

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