EKAphotographyThe Yokes on Us team converges on a clue Chinese New Year Treasure HuntChinatown and beyondBetter Than: The Streets of San Francisco on DVD How well do you know the City? Even if you were born and raised here, it's unlikely you're familiar with every back alley, side street, commemor ... More >>
This is probably the most major weekend of all time, what with Friday the 13th, Valentine's Day and Presidents Day one after the other. Here's what you should do:Love Hedwig? How about movies where you watch a guy try to give himself a blowjob? Like it better when he succeeds? If so, head to the Vic ... More >>
Thousands and thousands of mostly young people -- but we did see some septuagenarians -- packed Justin Herman Plaza on Valentine's Day for the annual soft smackdown. Note the girl in this video holding her head as she leaves the fight; I wonder what happened? Moments after shooting the above video ... More >>
There was more than enough to keep even the loneliest of hearts distracted and amused over the V-Day weekend. Topping the list easily was Saturday's Great San Francisco Pillow Fight of 2009, which brought thousands to Justin Herman Plaza to beat the crap out of each other with feathers and fluff. Re ... More >>
There was more than enough to keep even the loneliest of hearts distracted and amused over the V-Day weekend. Topping the list easily was Saturday's Great San Francisco Pillow Fight of 2009, which brought thousands to Justin Herman Plaza to beat the crap out of each other with feathers and fluff. Re ... More >>
Gretchen RobinetteA luta continuaCity officials set some tongues a-wagging last week when they poo-pooed one of San Francisco's more beloved civic rituals: the so-called "flash mob" event. These spontaneous outbreaks of urban silliness -- ranging from public pie fights to no-pants subway rides -- ar ... More >>
Who needs money if you have your health?
Who needs money if you have your health?
In the country’s putative activist capital, all the protests and rallies may do more to sow apathy than draw people to the cause.
In the country’s putative activist capital, all the protests and rallies may do more to sow apathy than draw people to the cause.
Sail around the bay
DJ "I rule the school"
DJ "I rule the school"
Help tidy up global messes
Sneak into luxe green spaces
Sneak into luxe green spaces
Sneak into luxe green spaces
Sneak into luxe green spaces
Telling old stories new ways
Telling old stories new ways
An ambitious plan to relocate a historic pipe organ to the Embarcadero threatens nothing but sour notes
An ambitious plan to relocate a historic pipe organ to the Embarcadero threatens nothing but sour notes
An ambitious plan to relocate a historic pipe organ to the Embarcadero threatens nothing but sour notes
An ambitious plan to relocate a historic pipe organ to the Embarcadero threatens nothing but sour notes
An ambitious plan to relocate a historic pipe organ to the Embarcadero threatens nothing but sour notes
An ambitious plan to relocate a historic pipe organ to the Embarcadero threatens nothing but sour notes
An ambitious plan to relocate a historic pipe organ to the Embarcadero threatens nothing but sour notes
An ambitious plan to relocate a historic pipe organ to the Embarcadero threatens nothing but sour notes
An ambitious plan to relocate a historic pipe organ to the Embarcadero threatens nothing but sour notes
The skateboarding community's unofficial lobbyist warns that crackdown proposals are self-defeating
The skateboarding community's unofficial lobbyist warns that crackdown proposals are self-defeating
On Saturday at noon, Justin Herman Plaza was sun-drenched and buzzing with the activity of particularly open-minded crowd, and passersby were beginning to take notice. "What the hell are all these people doing half-naked and shit?" one man cried.He was obviously not familiar with the way t ... More >>
We just got word on a R.I.P. Michael Jackson trike ride/ wake tonight hosted by "Deep.":"Trikeasaurus bike ride and then maybe a FlashDance (assuming people feel like dancing). We'll start the ride at 7 at Dolores Park. We'll be riding. I'll probably be updating our location via SMS*We'll be a ... More >>
Eva Dancel-Jensen​Vital Statistics: My name is Travis Jensen. I'm a 30-year-old writer, photographer, and skateboarder living in San Francisco's Miraloma Park district, a neighborhood that many locals refer to as "The Mountains." Ever taken the 36 Teresita? It's a rare bird. Tatt ... More >>
​Everyone harbors suspicions that police are enjoying deep discounts on coffee and donuts all over the city -- and, as department spokeswoman Sergeant Lyn Tomioka tells us, they usually are. But it's protocol to never accept anything for free. If the clerk insists, the common practice is to toss t ... More >>
Over the weekend, hundreds of San Franciscans flocked to Justin Herman Plaza to join protesters in 181 countries urging United Nations negotiators to push for greenhouse gas reductions. Around 100 cyclists donned snorkels and other water-themed costumes to show that a warming, rising sea would inun ... More >>
Need someone to help you figure out how many grams are in an ounce? Here's your ace.​Gavin! Timmy! Tyson Beckford! Grizzly Bear! Immunity to cereal! What a week. But were you paying attention? 1. Putting the bizarre cherry atop a surreal sundae, an expert witness gave what rationale for 21-year-ol ... More >>
C. AlburgerThe field is yours, Sprinklesmobile.Eater SF is reporting that the Sprinklesmobile cupcake truck will part at Justin Herman Plaza again tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by stops at Twitter headquarters (164 South Park at Third St.) at 2 p.m. and Yelp headquarters (650 Miss ... More >>
Justin Y./YelpJustin Herman PlazaRec and Park informed street-food applicants about which city parks they'd be offered contracts for yesterday. Let's Be Frank's Larry Bain expressed disappointment that the sustainable hot dog company wouldn't be awarded the contract for Dolores Park, but inst ... More >>
Phillie Casablanca/FlickrLa Cocina would be able to operate one cart on weekdays, two on weekends.La Cocina has gotten the initial nod for a contract to do pushcart food sales in both Dolores Park and Justin Herman Plaza, said director Caleb Zigas. Pending final approval by the seven-member R ... More >>
Peter Mel at Mavericks ​This is a big weekend if you're into surfing, pillow fighting, swapping spit (and/or records), and other cheap activities. Here's our to-do list. Thao With the Get Down Stay Down & The Thermals @ Sproul Plaza (Fri.)(We posted this one earlier in the week, but here's a r ... More >>
