Local blogger Bunny Land had a bit of trouble when trying to park his scooter the other day. "I parked at a small stretch of curb between two driveways. I avoid this spot, because the first time I parked there, when I came out in the morning there were notes on my scooter" -- e.g., the image at right. more ›

Wednesdays -- you're on notice! Go check out a free concert at that church across the street from the Metreon at 12:30 p.m. -- Bach cantatas by Jonathan Dimmick on the organ. Or celebrate the life of Nobel Laureate Saul Bellow (1915-2005) at a literary conversation at the Jewish Community Center at 8 p.m, hosted by Michael Krasny. Thursday: Feeling a little sniffly as you gallivant up and down Valencia Street? Well, stop by the Scarlet Sage Herb Co. on Valencia between 22nd and 23rd on Thursday night at 7 p.m. and learn how to treat common ailments with aromatherapy. $10 prepayment to reserve your spot; call 821-0997. and Friday: Our favorite Southern Exposure is hosting an opening reception for Mayhem, its annual exhibition of local contemporary artists. The "Mayhem" theme was chosen to encourage artists to respond to our current socio-political climate, so you know it's gonna be provocative! Reception starts at 7, at 401 Alabama Street. Or if SoEX inspires to create your own art, get across town and check out the Craft Gym open house -- come celebrate Craft Gym's first year of public crafting space at a Craft Corner Deathmatch-style Craft-Off contest. 6-9 at 1452 Bush (cross Van Ness). more ›

Art you can afford? Art you can watch being created? Nope, we are not talking about one of those boardwalk artists that will do a caricature of you for $10, and leave you wondering if your ears really are that big. Nascent artworks for $50 bucks each are to be had this Friday night at Southern Exposure’s 5th annual Monster Drawing Rally. A hundred local artists take turns spinning out affordable master pieces. As soon as an artwork is completed, you have a chance to buy it for a relative pittance. It's definitely a good way to jump start your art collection-- especially considering some of the big names that have passed through the rally over the years. SFist is till a little miffed at the Mars-1 drawing we passed up a few years back. Get there early, pay your 5 bucks (suggested donation), and hang out for the night. All the proceeds go to support Southern Exposure, which, as you all know by now, SFist loves. SFist be doing our part, and will have a little booth in the loft to make wearable art, so make sure to stop by and say hi. more ›

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