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08 Feb 2023

This Is National Wake at the Roxie Theater

This movie is like one of those classes whose teacher and subject were so unexpected and so exciting that you went from slouch to ramrod straight in a moment as what you were hearing dawned on you. 

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07 Feb 2023

Could a Turkey Style Earthquake Happen in California?

Turkey’s tectonic predicament, responsible for the massive quake that struck Kahramanmaras at 4:17 Monday morning, looks awfully familiar.  The tectonic situation in Turkey nearly mirrors California’s. Similar mechanics are at work here. Our dominant faults shove landmasses past one another in opposing directions, much like theirs. The major difference is,

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07 Feb 2023

Your Proof Edwardian Ball Was a Stunning Affair

This past weekend, Edwardian Ball came to San Francisco for its 22nd season. People came from all over to celebrate and showcase their best costumes, dance and shop at The Regency Ballroom. We showed up on Friday to enjoy the spectacle. Throughout the night, our staff photographer, Vita Hewitt, snapped

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06 Feb 2023

SF Burger King Franchise Ordered to Pay Workers $2.2 Million in Stolen Wages

By Alexandra Martinez, Prism At the end of last year, the California Labor Commissioner ordered a San Francisco Burger King franchise owner to pay 230 workers over $2.2 million in stolen wages and penalties. The decision, issued Dec. 19, stated that owners Monu Singh and Harkiran “Romi” Randhawa, along with

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06 Feb 2023

A Chef Found a Scammer Peddling a Fake Dinner on Eventbrite

The other day I was reached out to by Telmo Faria, the Chef/Owner of Uma Casa, a Portuguese restaurant in San Francisco’s Noe Valley. “Just found out someone is running a scam posing as restaurants/events on Eventbrite,” he told me via Instagram. Apparently the scammer took information and images from

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03 Feb 2023

This House in SF is a Massive Immersive Art Experience

This article is made possible by our supporters on Patreon. You too can help keep BrokeAssStuart.com alive by joining right here. On a tree-lined street of San Francisco, there is a surprisingly delightful wonder-filled house. The Gregangelo Museum is a home which has been transformed into a living museum and

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02 Feb 2023

Fred Armisen’s Comedy for Bass Players (but Everyone is Welcome)

I don’t think Fred Armisen needs an introduction, but for journalism purposes here it goes: he is one of the funniest people alive! He did SNL. Portlandia, Documentary Now!, Los Espookys and was recently on Wednesday besides many other great shows. One of my very favorites is his Netflix special:

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02 Feb 2023

The Story of 3 Generations of Pima Women: ‘Cashed Out’ at SF Playhouse

San Francisco Playhouse just had its world premiere of the drama “Cashed Out”. It is notable for many reasons. It is written beautifully by Native American lawyer, filmmaker, and playwright Claude Jackson, Jr. The play is the story of three generations of Pima women who live on the Gila Indian

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