Columns

13 Mar 2018

The Death of Stalin May be Banned in Russia but it’s Playin’ in Frisco

It’s not every day you see a comedy about one of the worst mass murderers in human history.   The film made international headlines after the Russian government banned it, (which of course is a godsend to a film’s promotional team), once it came out that the film was banned, interest

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12 Mar 2018

We wanna send you to see comedian Adam Ferrara!

Adam Ferrara was a series regular as Chief Needles Nelson on the Emmy-nominated hit FX TV show ‘Rescue Me,’, which aired its final season in 2011. He is also the host of History’s hit BBC import “Top Gear.” Ferrara has been praised for his impeccable comedic timing and superior acting

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12 Mar 2018

BAS Poetry: A Rose That Grew From Concrete

Broke-Ass Stuart is now accepting poetry submissions to be featured in the BAS Poetry: Arts & Culture column. Written & curated by Corinne Avganim. The first time I heard of Euclid Garden, I immediately thought about Tupac’s A Rose That Grew from Concrete. My friend works with them on a

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12 Mar 2018

Super Trashed Bros: The Drinking Game/Comedy Show/Video Game Tourney

  The crowd of people, many of whom wandered into this dive bar without any intention other than a stiff drink after a long day at work, has come alive. Scanning the rowdy mob assembled at the rear of the bar does little to clarify what is happening. There are

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12 Mar 2018

DNA Lounge Kicks Off Band for Being Virulent Misogynists

This came across my Facebook feed over the weekend and I figured it was something I had to share. Hosting everything from clown burlesque shows to underground amateur wrestling to the longest running goth party in the nation the DNA Lounge is an integral part of keeping San Francisco strange.

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12 Mar 2018

Millennial Trends that are Shaping the Future

In a rapidly changing world driven by modern technology, millennial’s are leading the way. These young adults blaze new trails in every area of life, from how they spend their money to the way they prefer to work to their approach to health and wellness. As these lifestyle trends continue

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09 Mar 2018

Why Sex Workers are Fighting the Anti-Sex Trafficking Bill

Guest post by collaborators: M. Dante, Lola Li, and Heather Berg in late March the Senate votes on SESTA, the Stop Enabling Sex Trafficking Act. SESTA would criminalize the online advertising, information sharing, and support networks that sex workers use to do their jobs safely. Sex workers, trafficking survivors, and allies

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09 Mar 2018

Transitions: A Strange Theatrical Satire On Trump And Putin

In the program notes for Transitions, his new play currently on view at the Gateway Theater, Theater Rhinoceros Executive Director John Fisher states that his late Republican dad would never have supported Donald Trump. Fisher wears many hats in Transitions. In addition to writing and directing, he also stars as both Trump and

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