Arts and Culture

10 Oldest Bars & Taverns in America
Although America may be a younger country as opposed to others our short history is deep. Our love of booze is even deeper. Here are 10 of the oldest pubs in the US thirsty for you to visit. All are still in operation as bars/restaurants. 1) The White Horse Tavern

5 Pieces of Advice from Rum Raconteur, Zane Lamprey
I had the pleasure of running into Zane Lamprey in my neighborhood last week. He was currently on a mini-tour promoting Monkey Rum. I attended his launch party last summer and it did not disappoint. Amazing smooth rum cocktails and even better stories from the Syracuse native. He’s hosted more than

THIS WEEK’S TOP EVENTS in San Francisco + NEW YORK
Rad Upcoming SF Events Azúcar Con Aché THU. 06/18 | 6:00PM @ YERBA BUENA GARDENS A sizzling multicultural salsa group with members hailing from Cuba, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, and the United States. ADMISSION: FREE SF City Hall Centennial Celebration FRI. 06/19 | 6:00PM – 11:00PM @ SAN FRANCISCO CITY HALL

2 NY Best Selling Writers Read at the Basement Series SF 6/19
The Basement Series presents: COMPULSION. Two NY Times Bestselling mystery writers—Cara Black, David Corbett reading along with some chick named Melissa Dodd and four other carefully curated newcomers. Plus FREE BEER. $5 – $10 sliding scale at the door with proceeds going to Dave Eggers ScholarMatch and Lit Camp scholarships. Friday, June 19,

Win Tickets to Dancehall of Beautiful Radiant Things @ Verdi Club!
The Dancehall of Beautiful Radiant Things is a slow dance club that welcomes dancers of all skill levels and non-dancers alike to share a night of vignette moments with strangers and friends. Attendees are given a dance card upon entry, with 21 spots for 21 songs to be filled

Win a chance to be in on some shit talkin’ with yuri kagan
Come out for a fun night of laughter with your host Yuri Kagan and headliner at “Shit Talk with Yuri Kagan”! Get 2 for 1 drink specials and one of the best comedy lineups in the Bay for just $5! Wednesday, June 24 @ 7PM | Oasis – 298

Win FREE tickets for foragesf wild food walk – san francisco
Want to learn what you can eat in the woods? This is a great class for someone who wants learn about the most common wild foods, medicinal plants, and edible flowers in The Bay Area. Classes are held in parks in SF, last about two hours, and are great

Crabs, Communists, and Cops: The Story of Specs’
The bar in question is officially called Specs’ Twelve Adler Museum Cafe, but everyone just calls it Specs’. I don’t recall exactly when I first discovered the joint but I’ve been a regular ever since. To the uninitiated, visiting Specs’ is like walking into a Tom Waits song.