 | Spring time for movie buffs Before the onslaught of summer blockbusters arrives, now is a great time to turn your attention away from Hollywood and focus on the 48th San Francisco International Film Festival, which runs April 21 - May 5. Showcasing a whopping 185 films from 49 countries, including 79 feature films, 71 shorts, and 35 documentaries, there's bound to be something to suit your tastes. There will be 14 world premieres, three international premieres, 22 North American premieres, and 8 U.S. premieres.More |
 | A Carnivorous Feast: Bursa Kebab Grills it Right Kebab has gotten a bad (w)rap in this country. When Americans think of kebab, often misspelled as kabob, what usually comes to mind is the gyros type sandwich composed of thin strips of lamb stuffed in a pita pocket with a couple of grilled tomato slices thrown in. Hardly satisfying fare for a kebab connoisseur such as myself.More |
 | Nighttime Fun for Active Teen These articles are a mix of teen-friendly venues and events. They were written to fill in the lack of all ages venues and clubs listings in the media. Because there are not enough places for teens to hang out, they often end up at their friends’ houses or doing things their parent’s would not approve of. With these articles, we hope to expose high school students to places where they can have fun and be safe at night. [b]Note: These venues also have 21+ events. Please check the individual event to make sure it's for ages under 21.[/b] ACTIVITIES . Yerba Buena Skating and Bowling Center . Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Rink . Mission CliffsMore |
 | Where to Go to Get Your Groove on These articles are a mix of teen-friendly venues and events. They were written to fill in the lack of all ages venues and clubs listings in the media. Because there are not enough places for teens to hang out, they often end up at their friends’ houses or doing things their parent’s would not approve of. With these articles, we hope to expose high school students to places where they can have fun and be safe at night. [b]Note: These venues also have 21+ events. Please check the individual event to make sure it's for ages under 21.[/b] MUSIC & CLUBS . Do Re Mi . Glow . Ashkenaz . 924 GilmanMore |
 | Live Performance – the Antidote to the Movie Monotony These articles are a mix of teen-friendly venues and events. They were written to fill in the lack of all ages venues and clubs listings in the media. Because there are not enough places for teens to hang out, they often end up at their friends’ houses or doing things their parent’s would not approve of. With these articles, we hope to expose high school students to places where they can have fun and be safe at night: THEATER . Big City Improv . Magic Theatre . The Berkeley Reparatory Theater . Youth SpeaksMore |
 | An SF Station Survey of the Season's Most Popular Destinations As the holidays approach, several hotels in downtown San Francisco roll out the red carpet for a tradition that is growing in popularity but is still widely misunderstood -- the institution of high tea. But before we get too far, let's dispose of a few misconceptions.More |
 | Martel and Nabiel's latest venture, a sister hot spot to Hyde Street's infamous Sushigroove, has brightened up SOMA, giving even the most crowd-shy diners a reason to wade through the nightlife jungle of 11th and Folsom. This sleek, warm space is most often home to casual swarms of e-society types making eyes at one another over their cold unfiltered lemon sake cocktails. You won't need your beer goggles here -- everyone is attractive, and so is the inventive cuisine.More |
 | Predictable and Yet Surprising This year's Academy Awards is a mixed bag. There are some predictable nominations and definitely some unexpected surprises, e.g. Abigail Breslin as Olive in [b]Little Miss Sunshine[/b] and Paul Greengrass for Best Director for [b]United 93[/b]. Raise your hand if you saw those two coming. But despite all the variances, there are still many similarities.More |
 | The Greatest Tastemakers This year's Top 5 list is all about tried-and-true teams and their latest efforts in San Francisco. Go forth, foodies; you deserve it.More |
 | Getting Frisky for Valentine’s San Frisky is what San Francisco ought to be called. Look around and you can find a bedlam of fanciful, fun, fetish fashions to wear not only at fairs, balls or clubs but also in your lair. Getting frisky for only Valentine’s or the Folsom Street Fair seems so conservative when there are so many other outfits to wear every day of the year.More |
