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'Beat Generation Goddess'
S.F. Beatnik scene poet Ruth Weiss set to perform in jazz setting at Berkeley gallery
Beat Generation Conference
Beat-era revival and literary three-ring circus 'Beatnik Shindig' comes to S.F. June 26-28
'Tectonic Array' Showcase
Artists Michael Murphy, Melissa Arendt in new exhibition at S.F.'s 111 Minna Gallery
Where Tiki Meets the Beat
Beat culture the theme of this year's annual Tiki Oasis festival slated for August 14-17
Tiki and Surf Culture Summit
Two lowbrow Los Angeles exhibitions pair Brad 'Tiki Shark' Parker and Damian Fulton
Exotica Moderne
Historian keys in on Tim Pflueger’s modern designs for the GG International Exhibition
Tiki A-Go-Go the Modern Way
Tiki experts pose 10 ways—right here in California—to find Polynesian paradise
Spring Cleaning Super Tips
Silk microfibers, kitchen cream, even robots can help a modern home get clean as can be
Swinging the Incredible
Quartet San Francisco tackles the amazing animated music of Raymond Scott Dec. 7
Tiki Gods at a Hot Rod Hop
Hot rods, rockabilly and sexy pinups come to Alameda’s favorite tiki lounge Sunday
Pop Surrealism with Tiki Twist
Polynesian gods mix with movie monsters and comics in Brad Parker’s ‘Tiki Lounge’
Action Central in a Box
MCM owners agree—nothing gets them up and moving faster than a vintage jukebox
Exotica for the Thinking Man
Brian O’Neill Blends Tiki, Lounge, Jazz, and Classical in Mr. Ho’s Orchestrotica
Eichler Salesman Jonas Harschel
His restless soul steered him to the Eichler fold—and shared liberal values forged a deep connection