Arts + Culture
Living the San Francisco Fairytale: Only in SF
To celebrate the opening of Christopher Wheeldon’s new production of Cinderella by the San Francisco Ballet, we asked you to submit photos depicting a magical San Francisco moment.
Reading Roundup: This Week's Top Literary Events
Each week, we offer a roundup of the best literary events in the city. All events are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted. Want to submit an upcoming event for consideration? Go here.
This Week's Hottest Events: Cold War Kids, Beat Memories, and Glide Memorial
Fellow blogger Chris Trenchard shares more about two of this week's greatest live music shows: Ariel Pink and Björk here. For more of what's going on in the Bay Area this week, here's our roundup:
Kickstart SOMArt's Underground Performance Art Marathon
I've come to rely on SOMArts for a running calendar of envelope-pushing events and exhibits (i.e. the Underground Market, monthly Feast of Words literary potlucks, annual Dia de los Muertos extravaganza, not to mention all of the exhibits). A few years ago, curator and gallery director Justin Hoover clued me in to a show idea he was toying with that would make unprecedented use of SOMArt's exhibition space.
Parking Ticket Victory!
Dear Parking Guru,
Five months and three days after following your advice, which was to immediately request an in-person hearing with an SFMTA parking administrative judge and use the 72-hour law as my defense, I am declaring victory on this fine San Francisco morning.
Vote For Your Favorite Small Bay Area Business!
One of the Bay Area's best attributes is its undying devotion to its galaxy of quirky, fun, and awesome small businesses. And you proved that during our third annual Small Business Awards call for nominations, where you told us over 500 times what little Bay Area companies mean the most to you and why.
Seven Indie Films to Watch This Weekend
Get a sneak peek of seven indie gems screening in San Francisco over the weekend and into the week.
Living the San Francisco Fairytale: Go Giants!
To celebrate the opening of Christopher Wheeldon’s new production of Cinderella by the San Francisco Ballet, we asked you to submit photos depicting a magical San Francisco moment.
Two Sense: I’m Okay With My Wife’s Affair
I think my wife of five years is seeing someone else. All the signs are there—late work hours, new lingerie, more time at the gym, lots of texting. The thing is, I'm not sure I care enough to upset our marriage by confronting her.
artMRKT and ArtPadSF: The Must-See Booths
Attempt to hit all seventy booths at this year's artMRKT (May 16 - 19) in Fort Mason Center, and you're going to stagger out bleary eyed and capable of remembering maybe the first three things you saw.
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