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San Francisco weekend events: Rocky Horror Show, Fleet Week and more
It's time to put those dancing boots on. Now that we're getting some relief from the heat wave, here are six things to check out this weekend."The Rocky Horror Show"The drag show/club party/ musical takes over the entire Oasis club. Dress up, do the time warp and shiver with anticipation.Timed entry from 6:30-7pm Thursday through Saturday at Oasis. Tickets are $50-106.Grand National RodeoIf you've never seen someone do a flip on a galloping horse while holding the American flag, here's one way to fix that.6-11pm Friday and Saturday at Cow Palace. Tickets are $19-55.Fleet WeekHead to Marina Green for Friday's...
New pizza joint in Hegenberger corridor says it has not had issues
OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) — The rampant crime in Oakland’s Hegenberger corridor has caused several businesses in the area to close, but one newly-opened restaurant says it has not had issues. Round Table Pizza opened at 8450 Edgewater Drive in June despite the robberies and car break-ins in the area. Corporate officials say there have been […]
Round Table Pizza franchisee opens new restaurant on Hegenberger
An Oakland business is bucking a troubling trend in the city's Hegenberger corridor which has seen establishments close down because of crime concerns.It was an exciting day for Anjam Singh and the city as people came together to celebrate Singh's new Round Table Pizza restaurant. Friday was the official grand opening and Singh says he's excited for the possibilities it brings."We are looking it as positive news for the community and for the city itself," said Singh.The new restaurant is located inside Hegenberger Plaza in Oakland, an area that has struggled for years with crime and businesses leaving. It's the...
SF painter hones craft restoring vintage bar and restaurant signs
A San Francisco artist has found his calling restoring vintage signs for businesses around San Francisco.Not far from the bright neon lights of some of the city's legacy bars and restaurants is a small studio where Manny Fabregas hones his craft."I've always enjoyed packaging and signage and just the whole graphic aspect of it," said Fabregas.He's been an artist his whole life. When he took a workshop on sign restoration in 2011, a brand new focus was born."The next thing you know, restaurants and other businesses who know I do art just asked me to do things here and there...
FAAS Empty the Shelter Event This Saturday
The best things in life sometimes really are free! FAAS is thrilled to announce that this Saturday, October 12, is Free Adoption Day! It’s been a long time since we’ve done this, but we’ve got so many great dogs and cats who need homes that we decided now is the time!
San Quentin prison to hold film festival; Jerry Seinfeld, Steph Curry on invite list
Several top celebrities have been invited to attend the first-ever San Quentin Film Festival which will be held inside the prison this Thursday and Friday. The films will showcase the work of current and formerly incarcerated filmmakers, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) stated in a news release announcing the event. The festival […]
Common-Produced and Scored Doc Short ‘Four Letters’ to Premiere During San Quentin Prison Film Festival (EXCLUSIVE)
The San Quentin Film Festival — the first-ever film festival taking place inside of a prison — has added a new title to its lineup: “Four Letters,” a documentary short that was scored and executive produced by Common.The First Film Festival Inside a Prison: How a Formerly Incarcerated Documentarian Secured Approval, Funding and Celebrity Jurors for San Quentin's Inaugural Event The festival marks the first industry and press screening of “Four Letters,” but its world premiere took place on screens across all state prisons administered by California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation in April as a part of Second Chance Month,...
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