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Event | Jan 24, 2013

Being There AND Being Square: Nerd Nite SF

Every third Wednesday, one of the coolest spots in town, the Rickshaw Stop, is taken over by possibly the nerdiest monthly event, Nerd Nite, an evening filled with crossword puzzles, grilled cheese, and talks on things like dark energy and secret words. By Emily Eifler   

TV | Jan 21, 2013

Downton Abbey Recap: A Great Many Noses Will Be Out Of Joint But The Postman Will Remain Happy

SPOILER ALERT: If you would like to remain blissfully ignorant of Downton Abbey Season Three, Episode Three intrigue, then please read no further! By Lizzy Acker   

TV | Jan 14, 2013

Downton Abbey Recap: Edith Will Never Be The Queen Of Anything

SPOILER ALERT: If you wish to remain blissfully ignorant of Season Three, Episode Two goings on at everyone's favorite Abbey, please read no further. By Lizzy Acker   

TV | Jan 07, 2013

Downton Abbey Recap: The Americans, Or Thomas, Stole The Subtext

SPOILER ALERT: This is a recap of last night's episode of Downton Abbey, Season Three, Episode One. If you wish to remain blissfully ignorant of Downton goings on, do not proceed any further. By Lizzy Acker   

TV | Dec 29, 2012

Interview: Lesley Nicol, Mrs. Patmore from 'Downton Abbey'

The show that everyone loves to love returns January 6 on KQED. Meanwhile, listen to this interview with Lesley Nicol, the actress who plays the cook, Mrs. Patmore, and catch up on Season Two with the Downton Abbey marathon on December 31. By Lizzy Acker   

TV | Dec 22, 2012

The Top 10 TV Characters of 2012

All in all, it was a great year for authentic human beings on the small screen. By Lizzy Acker   

TV | Dec 15, 2012

The New YouTube

Moving on from its "Broadcast Yourself" roots into a more complicated universe of premium channels and web-only original series, YouTube is reinventing TV for the Internet age. By Emily Eifler   

Event | Nov 21, 2012

Come Out and Play Returns to San Francisco Streets

The 16-day festival of chasing, dodging, fighting, strategizing, collecting, scavenging and solving puzzles has returned to fill the city with endless fun. By Emily Eifler   

Pop Culture | Nov 17, 2012

The Bay Model: A Complicated and Captivating System On View

A working model of the Bay Area water system provides perspective, history, and copious amounts of information for anyone interested in a free and awe-inspiring look at the balance between the natural and man-made aspects of our local waterways. By Sarah Hotchkiss   

Pop Culture | Nov 13, 2012

'Borderlands Legends' Not So Legendary

With new characters and new objectives, Borderlands Legends impresses, but lacks the grit and charm of its precursors. By Emily Eifler   

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