misc SFgo Still Going, Probably The idea behind SFgo is that all of the lights in the city should be monitored and controlled by a central hub, so they can deal more effectively with traffic woes. It's a
misc Ride Muni for Free All Night Long On New Year's Eve Mayor Gavin Newsom says that one of his "top priorities is to ensure that every San Franciscan has a safe and happy New Year. Riding Muni is a smart and green way to
misc BART Sets New Holiday Record Via Noisy Children Compared to the same time last year, this week BART saw a 20% jump in riders traveling to SFO during the Christmas week. How was this done? Well, according to reports, the dramatic
misc SFist Tonight Wu-Tang Clan and Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist: You've got the phenomenal Wu-Tang Clan plus the smooth DJ stylings of True Skool's Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist. Then, well, you have Ruby Skye. While not
Arts & Entertainment Dennis Herrera Drops the Hammer on the Cosco Busan Getting the Busan ready for the long journey home. Most of the patching job should be done by now. San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera filed suit this morning against a host of
Arts & Entertainment Buy Handmade This Holiday In case you missed the packed ReadyMade party last night or were too distracted by all the cute people and free drinks to actually get any holiday shopping done here are some more
Arts & Entertainment Eat it, Portland! San Francisco Most "Walkable" City Everybody get and Fancy Free: A Field Survey of Walkable Urban Places in the Top 30 U.S. Metropolitan Areas here in .pdf. But why are we talking about Portland? And what about
SF News BART Closure Counterattack: Free Shuttle Service It's a battle of the press releases! Watch yourselves, or you might get cut. Did anyone know about these free shuttles tomorrow night, over at the 16th Street/Mission station? We didn't. Not
Arts & Entertainment Your Crafty Map of the City View Larger Map Talented local designer and fiber artist, Leslie Yang of Feisty Elle, created a Google Map marking favorite local crafty spots, from boutiques that sell handmade wares to yarn and art
SF News Dear Editor Letters Might Not Be Such a Good Idea Matier & Ross today have a story about a police officer who is in a little bit of trouble for writing a letter to the Chron criticizing the Mayor's homeless policy. In the
SF News A New Brand of Canvasser Outside Whole Foods This young lady (the one on the right) was asking for "change for BART" while toting a fetching little purse outside of Whole Foods on 4th and Harrison. (We apologize for the horrendous
Arts & Entertainment We Read The Weeklies And next up, the Bay Guardian: Tim Redmond and the Guardian editorial board go in with both fists swinging about Newsom's latest two begging-from-the-rich schemes. Yeah! We love it!! Guess that banner about
SF Restaurants, Food & Drink Hot Stuff: Sips and Nibbles at the Bubble Lounge Bubbly lovers may find their own reasons to get all warm and cuddly these days. There's a new champagne in town, and guess where it's offered? The Bubble Lounge is the only spot
SF News Day Around the Bay -- Guns-for-gift card trade today at Civic Center. [Chron] -- How will Giants' owner Peter Magowan celebrate the moment Bonds makes the hit? [Examiner] -- Rebecca Schaeffer's stalker cum murderer stabbed 11 times
Arts & Entertainment SFist Tonight -- Blur, "Transgender & Gender Variant" Support Group: Pretty much what it says right there; a good place to go for 18- to 25-year-olds looking for support or just to chat with other
Arts & Entertainment We Read The Weeklies Next up, the Bay Guardian. You know why? Because we were voted readers' favorite local blog!!!!!!!! Thank you thank you thank you thank you! We're pleased to be in such good company as
Arts & Entertainment Craftwork: Buy and Sell Looking to do some crafty shopping or feel like flogging your crafty creations? Here are a few ways to get your fix. Modern Times, one of our favorite independent bookstores in the city,
Arts & Entertainment SFist Today Other events: --The workers united -- have a whole month to celebrate! July is Laborfest month, and you can celebrate today at a poetry reading about growing up working-class at City Lights (5
Arts & Entertainment SFist Interviews James Gaffigan, SF Symphony Associate Conductor The Sunday concert features pianist Jeremy Denk in a Mozart piano concerto. Jeremy keeps an on-line diary, a blog as they call it, where he deconstructs the music, shining light on how the
Arts & Entertainment SFist Today It's the Gay Pride Parade! Since you can't watch it on TV anymore anyways, just drag your sorry self out of bed and head anywhere on Market Street between the Embarcadero and Civic
Arts & Entertainment SFist Today Everyone knows the Saturday of Pride Weekend is the Dyke March! Put on your motorcycle helmet and take off your top. The theme this year (for the 15th anniversary) is "Healthcare for All,
Arts & Entertainment SFist Tonight Drop by Books Inc in the Castro for a reading with local author Dr. William Lipsky from his book, Gay and Lesbian San Francisco. 7:30pm, 2275 Market St. Planning a vacation to
Arts & Entertainment SFist Tonight SF Improv Fest kicks off tonight with Emo Phillips, performing with Bassprov and 3 For All, at the Buriel Clay Theatre. Get tickets in advance here. Show starts at 8pm, 762 Fulton St,
Arts & Entertainment SFist Today --CounterPULSE is hosting Paint Out!, a breast cancer fundraiser with comedians, slam poetry, and women getting their chests painted ($50 mininum donation to get painted). 3:30-7:30, $25, 1310 Mission St. (x
Arts & Entertainment Contest! Free Passes To the SwapSF Clothing Swap! SwapSF is a fun freecycling group where people can embrace new things without spending a lot of money to get them -- so bring your gently-used clothes to the Phritzery from 12-3 p.
