Points of light on a foggy morning
Month: January 2010
Watch the Golden Globes live at the Balboa on Sunday
I find watching the Hollywood award shows is always more fun with a group of people. What better way to ooh, aah and make fun of the fashions. This Sunday, you can do just that at the Balboa Theater, where… Continue Reading
Style Cinema at Velo Rouge Cafe tonight
Thursday night’s Style Cinema event at the Velo Rouge Cafe (6:30 – 10pm, 798 Arguello) will feature two acclaimed fashion documentaries about top designers Isaac Mizrahi and Marc Jacobs. Admission is free and the cafe’s got a great selection of… Continue Reading
Homeschool Day at the Academy of Sciences, Jan. 27
On Wednesday, January 27 from 9:30am to 5pm, the California Academy of Sciences invites homeschooling families to attend a fun day of presentations, demonstrations, and hands-on programs. Download the info & registration guide. Best of all, families can attend at… Continue Reading
Say yes to the new Beach Chalet soccer fields
Last month I wrote about plans for extensive renovations of the Beach Chalet soccer fields. The project calls for major facility improvements including converting the fields to synthetic turf, installing lights for night play, new restrooms, parking lot improvements, better… Continue Reading
Richmond restaurants participating in “Dine About Town”
The San Francisco Dine About Town program is back for its ninth year. The 2 week event (January 15 – 31) offers diners a discounted meals at some of the best restaurants in the city. And it gives the restaurants… Continue Reading
New Jiu-Jitsu dojo by the beach
Local blog San Francisco Now has a nice video feature on a new Outer Richmond District business, Ocean Beach Barra Brothers Jiu-Jitsu. Started in late 2009, the dojo is run by Jiu-Jitsu black belt and former US open champion Carlos… Continue Reading
Adult Open House at the Richmond Village Beacon, Jan. 14
The Richmond District Neighborhood Center (RDNC) and its sister up the street, The Richmond Village Beacon, offer a wide variety of free services to residents of all ages in the neighborhood. The Beacon serves youth who attend Richmond District schools,… Continue Reading