Adam WeatherfordChris Pfanner attempts to conquer Raoul Wallenberg High's famed "Big Four" At first glance, San Francisco's Raoul Wallenberg High looks to be just another city school with peeling paint, tall fences, and randomly tagged walls. And yet, this is is one of the most hallowed and revered sites in the world of skateboarding. Just behind the Western Addition school is a broad, four-step stairway that measure six-feet-high and 18-feet-long. On Saturday, hundreds of people packed into the
ASD is always down for a cool art event, but throw in a little skateboarding into the mix and it sweetens the deal like a Pixy Stix. Skateboard mag SLAP celebrates its online launch with a group art showing at Onsix Gallery Saturday, Dec. 6, and promises art from skaters and skateboard lovers alike. Head out to 60 6th St. this weekend to check out art from Ed Templeton, Arto Saari, Jeremy Fish, Jason Adams, Chris Pastras and lots more. They'll also be screening Stereo's classic videos, A Visual
Three sports clothing companies are sponsoring contests that encourage surfers to ride the 60-foot waves at Maverick's Point. Someone may be encouraged to death.