civic center

05 Sep 2019

SF Neighborhoods & Their Zodiac Signs

San Francisco is 7 square miles of unique neighborhoods and beautiful natural environments, each with their own histories, personalities and characteristics. I started my writing career in SF by creating a written guide to the city, and I’ve been exploring its streets and history nonstop ever since.  We consulted with

Broke-Ass Stuart - Editor In Cheap 0
27 Jul 2017

What would you do if you didn’t have to work?

We at Broke-Ass Stuart are always keeping our eyes open for weird and wonderful things in the Bay Area.  This city’s mystique was built and maintained by cultural outliers, by innovative artist and engineers, and by new and strange ideas.  The idea of a universal basic income isn’t new to the

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18 Oct 2013

Free, Outside & Awesome: The Ceramics Annual of America

There are so many potential jokes about ceramics events. Here are two I just thought up : Q: Why did the guy get arrested at the ceramics fair? A: He was selling pot. Q: Why did the ceramics fair get busted up by the cops? A: It was too big

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20 Sep 2011

Curry Without Worry: Civic Center Tuesday at 5:30p.m.

Namaste! Curry Without Worry is without a doubt one of the greatest not for profits to which San Francisco is home. Their mission is simple – feed hungry people, for FREE. I can’t think of a principle more in line with broke ass philosophy. This (and every) Tuesday, September 20

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25 Jun 2011

Broke-Ass SF Pride Scavenger Hunt

Is it a coincidence that same-sex marriage was legalized in New York just before the 41st anniversary of San Francisco Pride? Now the two cities we write for will have some serious celebrating to do this weekend! June 25th and 26th mark the 41st anniversary of San Francisco Pride. SF

Heidi Smith - The Ultimate Scavenger 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
02 Mar 2011

Cinema Speakeasy: The Best Excuse to Get Hammered on a Weeknight!

Okay, I am officially going out and drinking on Thursday night even though I told myself I would cut back on the booze during the week.  This is too amazing to pass up because, seriously, who doesn’t like a good movie-based drinking game?? Tomorrow night GAFFTA (aka Gray Area Foundation

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