Mary Polizzotti
What's a Girl Gotta Do to Get an Apartment in This Town?
I pay my rent on time every month. I pay my bills. I have a steady job. I have no kids, no pets, no strings attached, and no nicotine addiction. I’m old enough to throw a civilized adult gathering (read: party) and wise enough not to destroy my apartment in the process (most of the time). As my colleague put it, I’m a landlord’s wet dream.
But, in San Francisco at the moment, none of that matters.
Girls Gone Solo: Three Worthy One-Woman Shows
The city has no shortage of big Broadway-type productions in gorgeous old theaters. But, often it's the indie theater little guys who deserve, want, and need the support of the masses. We're looking forward to these three upcoming solo shows performed by our talented and funny female brethren:
Marilyn Pittman is a great actress. Her one-woman solo performance It's All the Rage impressively balances comedy with tragedy in a compelling and hilarious (yes, hilarious) rendition of murder-suicide.
New Marley Film Depicts Life and Times of Reggae Superstar
Fans of reggae music will not want to miss the latest film detailing the life of the genre’s undeniably biggest luminary, Bob Marley.
Get Your Pumped Up Kicks for Bay to Breakers
The beloved Bay to Breakers is fast approaching on Sunday, May 20. The 12km race is a little under 7½ miles, and whether you plan to run, walk, or be dragged in a shopping cart (oh wait, you can’t do that anymore) you’ll need the proper kicks to power you through and complement your killer costume.
Big Sky - Closer Than Tahoe?
Spending six hours in a car to Tahoe is a drag, and certainly not uncommon with traffic, chain control, and blizzards. In the same amount of time (in fact, a bit less), you could be chilling out or tearing down a slope in Big Sky, Montana.
Style Radar: This Week's Fashion Events
Tonight! Thursday, March 29
San Franpsycho celebrates its new store opening in the Divisadero corridor. Stop by for complimentary tastes from local restaurants, adult beverages, and music by The Sam Chase and The Functional Alcoholics as well as DJ Meddling Kid. The first 25 people who show will get a small gift bag. 6 - 10 p.m., 505 Divisadero @ Fell.
Style Radar: This Week's Fashion Events
Friday, March 23
Join a cool crowd at Hangr 16 for the opening of "Recurring Dreams," a solo show by prolific local artist Todd Scalia. In addition to Todd's mind-blowing art, Hangr 16 will be serving up epic beats by DJ Christopherson (El Amigo, SF), tasty beverages, and a fun vibe. Space is limited, so please RSVP. 7-10pm, 3128 16th St @ Valencia, (415) 626-5522.
Highlight - The App That Makes Stalking Okay
SXSW Showcases the Loss of Human Social Interaction
A huge benefit of attending a conference, event, or a meetup is the networking opportunities, but have humans forgotten how to interact face to face?
