Arts and Culture

18 Mar 2011

Top 10 Neon Signs in San Francisco

There is nothing in the world quite like a neon sign. Sometimes big and other times small, they tend to represent the most obvious form of advertising in that they’re the best attention getters. I’m more likely to go to a place with a neon sign, since I adore them.

Monica Miller - The Intern 0
17 Mar 2011

Scavenge Your Way Through SF St. Paddy’s Day

Calling all Leprechauns…get your green on and go out and get your drink on. Green beers preferred, but just remember this – SF taxis are FREE til 3 am!  I can’t promise that the cab drivers will be anything but assholes, but hey – be sure and leave a nice

Heidi Smith - The Ultimate Scavenger 0
17 Mar 2011

Catch "Litter" This Weekend For $5 At Zeum Theater

Children, children everywhere.  The earth may be buckling like the merry widow on an over-enthusiastic auntie post-holiday gorge, but you wouldn’t know it by the way them babies be popping out  these days. Well, anyone who’s Catholic or part of some other culture that subscribes to a loaves and fishes

Stephen Torres - Threadbare-Fact Finder (Editor, San Francisco) 0
16 Mar 2011

FREE Tickets to Tomorrow's ODC Dance Performance for Two Lucky Broke-Asses!

I’m gonna come right out with the good news: ODC, our favorite dance company who calls the Mission home, is holding a special St. Patrick’s Day Small Plates one-hour performance at YBCA’s Novellus Theater, complete with a reception before the show where FREE drinks (of the boozy variety) and appetizers

Christy Jovanelly - Cheapskate Commentator 0
16 Mar 2011

The Nerds Come Out Tonight

What is it that makes nerds so goddamn cool these days?  I feel like everywhere I go I’m surrounded by high-wasted pants, suspenders and (of course) those non-prescription, Clark Kent glasses. I swear I saw a guy dressed just like Steve Urkel last weekend – and girls were flocking to

Heidi Smith - The Ultimate Scavenger 0
15 Mar 2011

Awesome Deals in Lower Haight Tonight for Haighteration's 1st Bday Bash!

Today is our friends over at Haighteration‘s 1st birthday, and in honor of the awesomeness of their neighborhood blog, over 40 businesses in the Lower Haight will be offering all sorts of goodies.  Just mention “Haighteration” and you’re golden. Highlights include a special flavor of Three Twins ice cream made from

Christy Jovanelly - Cheapskate Commentator 0
15 Mar 2011

Calling All Cello Zealots

Classical musicians rarely have hordes of screaming fans, groupies, or even dressing rooms. This is a goddamned shame, people. Let’s turn the panty-flinging tide in their favor tonight at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music‘s Concert Hall, where a FREE battle of the bands, the Lower Strings Concerto Competition Finals,

Sarah M. Smart - Red-Light Special 0