Pop Culture
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
Pop Culture
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Gals Who Grill: What Will It Take For Women To Man The Q?
The grill "is the one and only male-dominated appliance in America," says a researcher who recently crunched the numbers. He found that men are more than twice as likely as women to be the primary grillers at home. One reason? Grilling can feel like a form of recreation.
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Pop Culture Happy Hour: Star Trek, SNL, And Boldly Going To New Places
On this week's show, we check in with two huge cultural institutions on the way to a discussion about finding yourself on unfamiliar ground.
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Dear Tiny Desk: Miss You
In which we consider our relocated desk and miss an old pal.
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Breakin' The Rules: 20 General Principles Suspended In 'Fast And Furious 6'
There are many principles of day-to-day life that don't make their way into the Fast, Furious universe.












