Dangling from the sheer face of San Francisco’s Transamerica Pyramid 800 feet above rubbernecking pedestrians, three orange-clad figures swayed gracefully on Monday morning in a gravity-defying dance. This was not a stunt by daredevils. It was the latest public performance by Bandaloop, the expert Oakland dance troupe some might remember for their dance high on the face of Yosemite’s El Capitan in 2018. Bandaloop’s signature technique, which they call “vertical dancing,” combines features of rock climbing and dancing. Performers leap…
Dogs and their owners dressed in colorful and unique Halloween costumes at Jack London Square on Saturday for the sixth annual DogFest Bay Area. Organized by Canine Companions, the event raises funds to provide people with disabilities with trained assistance dogs, free of charge. The event featured two costume contests, where about 60 dogs and their owners competed in three categories: best duo or group, funniest and most creative. Throughout the afternoon there were vendor booths, raffles, food and assistance dog…