On its fifth anniversary, Sunday Streets offers a lesson in urban...
View from the last Sunday Streets, in the Western Addition on Sept. 8.Courtesy of Sunday StreetsIt’s hard to believe that Sunday Streets -- San Francisco’s version of the ciclovia, or temporary closure...
View ArticlePromo: Win a Mixed Tape Tote from Darby Smart!
Whether you’re getting ramped up for the school year or perusing about the city, Darby Smart’s mixed tape tote kit helps you remix your street style! Enter to win, and receive this super durable Baggu...
View ArticleAdam Ant glams up the Regency Ballroom, guitar in hand
Adam Ant, totally not at the Regency Ballroom.PHOTO BY SHELA PALKOSKIAdam Ant isn’t just a stage name, it’s a mission statement. When Malcolm Mclaren of Sex Pistols fame swiped Adam’s band in the early...
View ArticleTwelve years after BART train kills mechanic, lighting and electrical safety...
Welcome to the blackPhoto courtesy of SEIU local 1021The 24th street BART tunnel where mechanic Robert Rhodes was killed in 2001 has inadequate lighting to see safety clearance zones, the SEIU said, a...
View ArticleHow far will $10 an hour stretch in 2016?
Earlier this week, just as media reports pointed out that America’s wealthiest 1 percent did better in 2012 than almost any other year in history, Gov. Jerry Brown came out in favor of a bill that...
View ArticleKi-ki-ki-ah-ah-ah: new movies for Friday the 13th
'The Conjuring' star Patrick Wilson (and director James Wan) return for more paranormal activities in 'Insidious: Chapter 2.'Photo by Matt KennedyNaturally, there's at least one horror movie,...
View ArticleAdvocates say solidarity is key to achieve real immigration reform
Panelists (from left) Ben de Guzman, Gabriela Villareal and Alex Aldana spoke on immigration reform.GUARDIAN PHOTO BY REED NELSONby Reed NelsonWhen Lourdes Perez got off work in the recent past, she...
View ArticleFrom America's Flop to America's Blowout -- and we couldn't be happier
New Zealand's Emirates team smokes the American Oracle team, yet again, on Sept. 12. Races could wrap up Sunday.New Zealand’s sailing team could win the America’s Cup this weekend after taking a 6-0...
View ArticleVote for Best of the Bay 2013!
2013 Best of the Bay featured artist Robert TrujilloIn 1974 we blazed a trail by being the first paper to present “best of” awards. Every year since then we’ve given Best of the Bay recognition to the...
View ArticlePsychic Dream Astrology: September 18 - 24, 2013
Psychic Dream AstrologySept. 18-24, 2013ARIESMarch 21-April 19You've gotta let go, Aries. There's being strong willed, and then there's being daft, and you know which side of that fence you wanna be....
View ArticleRep Clock: September 18 - 24, 2013
Schedules are for Wed/18-Tue/24 except where noted. Director and year are given when available. Double and triple features marked with a •. All times pm unless otherwise specified.ANSWER COALITION 2969...
View ArticleThe Selector: September 18 - 24, 2013
THURDAY 9/19 "Dark Matters: The Films of William Friedkin"The Pacific Film Archive's "Dark Matters: The Films of William Friedkin" wraps up this week with a trio of movies and a pair of special events....
View ArticleSo crafty
BEER + WINE ISSUE: Tap rooms! Breweries! Wine bars! Keep up with all the latest openings (and what's coming soon)The bar -- and 50 taps -- at Golden Gate Tap RoomPHOTO BY CRAIGE...
View ArticleMusic Listings: Sept. 18-24, 2013
WEDNESDAY 18ROCKBottom of the Hill: 1233 17th St., San Francisco. The Features, From Indian Lakes, Great American Cities, 9 p.m., $10-$12.S.F. Eagle: 398 12th St., San Francisco. Queen Crescent, Dead...
View ArticleThe Selector: Sept. 18-25, 2013
THURSDAY 19 "Dark Matters: The Films of William Friedkin"The Pacific Film Archive's "Dark Matters: The Films of William Friedkin" wraps up this week with a trio of movies and a pair of special events....
View ArticleGeeking out on Kathleen Hanna's the Julie Ruin at Slim's
I swear, the Julie Ruin is in this.PHOTO BY EMILY SAVAGE.After explaining that the next song would be about how there are thousands of feminists, all around the world, and driving home the obvious...
View ArticleSan Francisco Homebrewers Guild Q&A: A mashing good time
Dulce de Leche Imperial Stout at the Cerveceria de MateVeza homebrewers gathering.PHOTO FROM SFHOMEBREWERSGUILD.COMFor this week’s cover story, I profiled one particular homebrewer -- my husband -- on...
View ArticleDue Process For All must wait another week
Supporters from Causa Justa, pictured here at a May Day rally, were among the organizations who supported Due Process for All.GUARDIAN PHOTO BY REBECCA BOWEBy Reed NelsonSup. John Avalos’ Due Process...
View ArticleThe Performant: Vancouver Fringe-mania
Tonya Jone Miller takes inspiration from her mother's life for 'Threads.'Photo by Rene FerrerWell, it’s been another fringe-ferrific whirlwind here at the Vancouver Fringe, but like all good things, it...
View ArticleMexican summer
Exploring the Mexico City punk scene through house shows and tumultuous SF pit stopsLos Vincent Black Shadows with Twist! (left) and Bobby Riot.PHOTO BY ANDRE TORREZ.arts@sfbg.comMUSIC There was no...
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