Kids just wanna have fun

June marks the begin-ning of street festivals throughout the City, so why not one just for kids? The folks at Ghirardelli Square have done just that, and this year’s third an... Read More

Features

Paul Madonna posters to grace Market Street

In honor of the San Francisco Arts Com-mission’s 80th anniversary, the Art on Market Street Poster Series kicks off with six original posters by Paul Madonna, whose feature &... Read More

Features

The Magic in the mix: Bringing cultures together

By Evalyn Baron

You can count on the live theaters in San Francisco to bring you new plays that portray a mix of cultures, but Magic Theatre, in its 45th year of award-winning professional product... Read More

Caring For Our Kids

Fun ways to celebrate with your family this Father’s Day

By Liz Farrell

Father’s day is Sunday, June 17 — just a few weeks away. It always comes at a crazy time of year when school is ending and summer routines are starting. I feel lucky th... Read More

Home & Garden

See you at your local farmers’ market

By Julia Strzesieski

San Franciscans are fortunate to have an abundance of food grown or raised within a small radius of where we live. This also provides ample opportunities to incorporate these food ... Read More

Wellness

Pilates: The foundation of a strong core

By Julie Mitchell

If you go to any gym, you’re sure to encounter Pilates classes. And at many, including the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco (JCC), you’ll find both Pilates mat ... Read More

Weekend Traveler

Explore Healdsburg and the southern Alexander Valley

By Patty Burness, photos by Bo Links

Just after the Gold Rush of 1849, Healdsburg and the Alexander Valley began to grow exponentially. Today, find a relaxed environment in which to explore the verdant area with its a... Read More

Wellness

What the health reform law does for Medicare

By David Sayen

We hear a lot of back and forth these days about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) — aka the federal health reform law — but not much about how it affects people with Medic... Read More

A & E

Patrick Stull: Evolve — A Woman’s Journey

For 20 years Patrick Stull has been exploring the multifaceted aspects of women, their personalities, obstacles and victories. Now he brings his exhibition, Evolve — A Woman&... Read More

Market Report

The Marina Times Real Estate Market Report: April 2012

By By Hill & Co.

Short Bites

Your Northside Living restaurant guide

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

Asa Sushi 2365 Chestnut Street (at Scott), 415-345-8263, www.asasushisf.com Monday–Friday 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; Monday–Thursday 5:30–10 p.m.; Friday–S... Read More

The Tablehopper

The Fillmore and Russian Hill both play host to new restaurants

By Marcia Gagliardi

There are lots of new restaurant projects around town, starting with the Fillmore district: Next door to the popular State Bird Provisions (1529 Fillmore Street, 415-795-1272) will... Read More

New & Notable

Litebite makes putting a healthful meal on the table a snap

By Julie Mitchell

Getting a healthful, tasty dinner on the table can be a struggle, whether we’re juggling the demands of career and family or we’re simply too busy to shop and cook. Tha... Read More

La Deliziosa Vita, Recipes

Spring’s green garlic makes for flavorful soups

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

One of the surest signs of spring is the arrival of green garlic, but the window is short — in the Bay Area it usually arrives in April and disappears near the end of July. G... Read More

Back Story

The 58th annual North Beach Festival

By Ernest Beyl

Today what we call the North Beach Festival began in 1954 as the Upper Grant Avenue Street Fair. It was the progenitor of all the street fairs, festivals and streetscape events tha... Read More

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