Golden Gate Park
On Leaving San Francisco and Pure Verb
At the end of a long run, sometimes it feels good to take a spin around the block, just to feel the muscles in my thighs move around a little more, to kick out my legs in the last vestiges of a runner’s high. I’ll do the same thing at
Save The Beloved Golden Gate Park “LOVE Block” Sculpture
Support the preservation of the cherished LOVE Block sculpture in Golden Gate Park by acquiring an engraving to be embedded directly into the blocks! Perfect expression of your love for San Francisco this Valentine’s Day. The iconic LOVE Blocks of Golden Gate Park that we’ve all known and loved is
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
What to Wear (and Not to Wear) to Outside Lands!
Outside Lands Festival is back in just a couple of weeks and your friends at Broke-Ass Stuart are here to help you get ready for the big weekend with everything you should wear, not wear, and pack along with you for a hassle-free event! Coming up on August 11-13, 2023,
The Corpse Flower Spectacle at the Conservatory of Flowers
Did you know the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park showcased a beloved giant corpse flower named Scarlet last week? I was in the room on July 3rd when she began to open. The corpse flower is the largest unbranched inflorescence in the world. It’s Latin name is Amorphophallus
The Tale of San Francisco’s Infamous Pirate Statue…Aaargh!
He has two hand hooks, two swords, two parrots on either shoulder, and two peg-legs. He wears two eye patches but I know he can see me, and his two ears can hear my soft whispers, and the swinging jazz music across the way on JFK Drive.
Renegade Statue Celebrating Extinct Butterfly Appears in Golden Gate Park
A statue honoring the recently extinct Xerces blue butterfly has appeared in Golden Gate Park. BAS reader Christian Jurinka just sent in this fantastic tip the other day: One of your loyal readers here. I was lucky enough to be in GGP for Earth Day. What a treasure it is that
SF Woman’s Death Highlights Dangers of Eucalyptus
An accident at Golden Gate Park this past Saturday resulted in the tragic death of one San Francisco senior resident. A tree branch suddenly detached from its trunk and struck the elderly passerby below, fatally wounding her. At around 5:15 PM, a passing runner discovered the fallen woman on JFK
Appease Visiting Tourists With This 1-Day Drive Through San Francisco
I’m sure I’m not the only one that dreads having to accompany visiting friends and family to all of the San Francisco tourist-y destinations. I figured out a solve though. Having lived here for most of my life, I’ve developed the perfect 1-Day Driving Tour of The City with short