San Francisco

An Open Letter to Those Saying Ed Lee is Running Unopposed
A couple days ago I got into it on twitter with Clara Jeffery, editor in chief of Mother Jones, over the following tweet: Before I go further I must say that I have the utmost respect for both Ms. Jeffery and for Mother Jones. The work done by that publication is

Beautiful Women in Bookstores : Jessica
Beautiful Women in Bookstores is exactly what it sounds like. It’s a celebration of reading, intelligence, independent bookstores, and of course, women. In a time when bookstores seem to be disappearing this is our effort to show how attractive books and reading really are. Each installment will have a different beautiful

The 5 Worst Halloween Costumes For 2015
This year, in particular, has had its large share of pop culture and human culture events that can only result in terrible costume ideas. These are exactly the costumes that the worst dredges of our society will insist are funny and therefore appropriate to wear at every house party, bar and street corner they can find to harass the rest of us innocent bystanders.

This Charming Band: A Tribute to The Smiths – 10th anniversary show Giveaway!
Since 2005, San Francisco’s This Charming Band has performed the music of The Smiths and Morrissey for thousands of fans, selling out venues all over the West Coast. We strive to make each show a celebration in unity of the love and appreciation of The Smiths/Morrissey. As a band

Brass Band, Gumbo, & The Awesome Actor Wendell Pierce @ JCCSF Friday
Two awesome events at the JCCSF this week full of celebrity, music, good causes and fine booze. Check them out right here

Marrying Art & Tech in San Francisco
Here at brokeassstuart.com we tend to give ‘Tech’ a hard time. But we also give props to the firms that are doing different and creative things, namely recognizing the value of art and artists

Win Tickets: Lee Ranaldo @ Swedish American Hall Giveaway!
Lee Ranaldo is performing at the Swedish American Hall in San Francisco! Ranaldo – composer/visual artist/writer etc – is a founding member of Sonic Youth, now in its 32nd year. Although songwriting and performing with his band The Dust (Steve Shelley, Alan Licht, Tim Lüntzel) is his current focus, Lee

Fiddler’s Green Rumored to Close This Week
Fiddler’s Green is a bright spot in the tourist addled cluster of Fisherman’s Wharf. The bar serves quality corned beef, shows Irish sports and knows how to pour a pint of Guinness properly