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Why I’ve Fallen In Love With Lake Merritt
When I was little, I didn’t spend a lot of time at Lake Merritt. I would play with friends in my part of Oakland and rarely venture outside of it. Lake Merritt felt far away. In reality, it was only 3 miles away, but I seldom went. I was always
The Best Bay Area Events for 5/9-5/15
By Jerucifer, Arts & Events Editor If you, like me, were emo in the early 2000s, OUR TIME HAS COME. Emo Prom is here! Time to bust out the eyeliner and fingerless gloves! Plus lots of ways to celebrate your mom (or a mother figure) and show them how much
Piano Playing Puppet Captures Our Hearts in Viral Video
On Tuesday, a sweet video of a robot puppet rollin’ through SF hit Youtube and instantly captured everyone’s hearts. The adorable plush plays her keyboard to Vanessa’s Carlton’s “A Thousand Miles” while visiting some of SF’s iconic spots like The Painted Ladies, Dolores Park, Balmy Alley, The Golden Gate Bridge
Musician To Know: Criibaby – Making Music More Inclusive
On May 12th, The SF LGBT Center on Market is having a FREE concert & workshop called “Queer Vibes”, featuring Bay Area musician Criibaby. Criibaby just came back from Austin’s SXSW and has brought her SXSW set back with her as well as an interactive instrument which casts a gorgeous
Youth vs. Apocalypse Raises Their Young Voices in Protest
For the past few years young climate activists have been gathering in the thousands to raise their voices in protest. They are Youth vs. Apocalypse (YVA). Look for them in Sacramento for Lobby Day on May 16th as they march in protest. They also plan to go to a hearing and
Bold, New Fake Parking Ticket Scam Running in San Francisco
The scam is complete with fake parking tickets and a fake copy of the SFMTA website for payments.
Artists Turn Abandoned Victoria Secret’s into Art Gallery & Collective
When a Bay Area mall lies empty, and can no longer sell bras, cookies, and other commercial crap…in step the artists to reimagine the space.
“Please Stand Clear of the Doors” My Long Love Affair with BART
I dash across the landing and just like an Olympic high jumper, I hurl myself, and my giant protruding pregnant belly high up in the air and leap over the head and body of a large man lying lifelessly smack dab in front of my Bart doorway