Taste great local organic beer and learn about sustainable brewing practices on your lunch break (noon) at The Green Zebra Environmental Action Center on the ground floor of the Crocker Galleria on March 11, 2010.
The following beer will be available for tasting:

Polar Bear Lager
Valencia Wheat
Brown Bear Ale
plus Cask Conditioned Ales

Thirsty Bear is the first and only brewery in San Francisco to …

Enjoy discounted evening admission to the California Academy of Sciences with a huge amount of one-night-only activities all included with your admission fee as “Nightlife” returns for its first appearance in 2010.
March 11, 2010: Scientific Oddities with Paxton Gate
Local retail treasure Paxton Gate is well-known around the city for featuring a diverse collection of “treasures and oddities inspired by the garden and the natural sciences”.  …

BellaPelle, a skin studio in the Financial District is hosting an evening Spa Party on Thursday, March 11, 2010 to celebrate the book launch of “BodyWork – Careers in Massage Therapy” by author Kayse Gehret.
At this event, enjoy signature cocktails, complimentary chair massage, discounted waxing, stellar skin treats, custom makeup applications, fabulous wine and free tasty cupcakes. Complimentary Luxe Gift Bags for the first 30 …

For decades, Bay Area walls have been pasted with bold art and pertinent messages about the politics, practices, and abuses of contemporary mainstream culture and its co-opted voices. Also speaking outside the frameworks of organized labor and left movements, individual artists and collectives have shouted defiant proclamations with ink and paper.
Today, political graphics have reached a broad audience via many media sources, hopefully creating a …

Springtime in San Francisco brings tulips and anarchists. Yes, from March 9-16, 2010 it’s time to shift gears to San Francisco’s other time-honored spring festival – “8 Days of Anarchy” with a full week+1 of free study groups, film nights, workshops, book readings, symposiums, hacking and downright mayhem.
Like all good anarchist events, this one if full of intent, but lacking in organization – so good …

Live 105 does its best work breaking new bands during its Sunday night “Radio Soundcheck” show, and now you get a chance to see several of Live 105 Music Director Aaron Axelsen’s favorite bands for super cheap at the first Live 105 “Buck 0-Five Show” in Santa Clara for… you guessed it… $1.05 admission.
Live 105 “Buck O-Five” Show
Three Great Bands for $1.05

Date: March 12, …

Anarchists, socialists, card-carrying members of the ACLU, terrorists and assorted ne’erdowells will descend on the SF County Fair Building, in Golden Gate Park for the 15th Annual Anarchist Book Fair.
The free two-day event features  lots of vendors (booksellers, distributors, independent presses and political groups, from the local area, the west coast and North America)  displaying books, pamphlets, zines, art, …

The first-ever large-scale SF Bay Area Android Hackathon is scheduled for Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Hacker Dojo in Mountain View. This free full-day (10am to 10pm) event is organized by Georgi (who runs Informal Android Developer Meetup)
The Android Hackathon – Silicon Valley is the first hackathon in the SF Bay Area focused on Google Android-based applications. It is a free working event for …

A day-long, outdoor fair, fun for the whole family—all in the heart of Japantown—during the San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival.  Enjoy live musical performances, film screenings and interactive art projects from celebrated Asian American performers and artists.
Event includes a choreographed live performance of a  Bruce Lee fight scene at 6pm, live music by the Junior Panthers at 7pm and  followed by an outdoor …

Cheesemonger: A Life on the Wedge is the story of local hero Gordon Edgar’s unlikely career as a cheesemonger at San Francisco’s worker-owned Rainbow Grocery Cooperative. Bluffing his way into his job knowing nothing, Gordon quickly discovered the world of small farmers, cheese snobs and the politics of food, culture, money and fat. Cheesemonger dives into the wonders and weirdness of fancy …

The SF Municipal Transportation Agency, Mayor Gavin Newsom, the City of San Francisco and Livable City  are pleased to announce the kick off of the 3rd Sunday Streets season on March 14th 2010 which shuts down city streets to traffic so that residents can take over for a day with all sorts of healthy and family friendly activities.

The 3.3 mile route travels along the Embarcadero, …

Anarchists, socialists, card-carrying members of the ACLU, terrorists and assorted ne’erdowells will descend on the SF County Fair Building, in Golden Gate Park for the 15th Annual Anarchist Book Fair.
The free two-day event features  lots of vendors (booksellers, distributors, independent presses and political groups, from the local area, the west coast and North America)  displaying books, pamphlets, zines, art, …

Ask our Docs: Sex Furniture and Bedroom Olympics! Warm up for winter with tips and tricks on how to incorporate sex furniture into the bedroom! Dr. Carol Queen, Ph.D will show you how to ramp up your sex life with the Ramp, and let the wedge take you higher and higher. Plus, Enter to win the brand new Axis with Hitachi insert.
When: …

Over 20 bars and restaurants around the East Bay are participating in East Bay Yelp Drinks Week: Monday, March 15th – Sunday, March 21st, 2010 – a Bay Area-wide happy hour.
For three weeks in March, Yelp brings you “Yelp Drinks,” where you’ll get a chance to sip on lip-smackingly good adult libations at 25 locations that locals love all over the Bay Area! Participating …

Get a glimpse into beautiful Persian traditions and the culture of the Iranian-American community in the US and dance your way into ‘1399’ by jumping over the bonfires for Persian New Year, Tuesday, March 16, 6-10pm at Durant and Shattuck in Berkeley.
Shake off the darkness of winter and welcome the lightness of spring, a Persian ritual passed down since ancient Zoroastrian times.  People jump over …

The California Academy of Sciences is a world-class scientific and cultural institution based in San Francisco. The Academy recently opened a new facility in Golden Gate Park, a 400,000 square foot structure that houses an aquarium, a planetarium a natural history museum and a 4-story rainforest all under one roof.
Normally $24.95 for adults, visit the Academy for free, every Third Wednesday of the month …

St. Patrick’s day revelers in Alameda, Oakland, Berkeley, and San Francisco can get their cab rides home paid for throughout the night of March 17, 2010 as Alameda law firm Berg Injury Lawyers once again is sponsoring the “Safe and Sober Free Cab Ride Home” program for 2010.
Free Cab Rides Home for St. Patrick’s Day 2010
Begins: March 17, 2010 – 3pm
Ends: March 18, 2010 – …

“Crime fiction is almost like a product of capitalism. It’s about social inequality” –Ian Rankin Join four of the finest exponents of crime and noir as they discuss how fiction is not just a mirror to the seamier sides of life, but the proverbial hammer with which to shape it.
Speakers include:

Owen Hill is the author of two novels and many books of poetry. Of …

Tour aircraft inside and out, meet real life pilots, learn what it takes to become a pilot and enjoy free snacks as the Hayward Flight School is hosting their free Spring Welcome Event at the Hayward Airport.
In addition to airplane tours, the flight school will also give a short presentation about what it takes to become a pilot. And if you’re up for it, you …

Experience the great films of Hollywood’s Golden Era in one of America’s finest Art Deco movie palace.
With over 3,000 seats and a meticulously-restored interior, the Paramount offers a true “Movie Palace” experience straight out of the 1930s – with period newsreels, cartoons, previews, live music from the Mighty Wurlitzer organ and the audience participation spinning wheel game of “Dec-O-Win.”
March 26th  Screening: “Captain Blood” …

Pretty Pretty (Look at You!) – Makeup sessions with Kegel Kater, Presented by RetroFit Vintage
In this makeup tutorial, Kegel applies intricate makeup for her role as whore/angel/lotus dancer in the Cockettes’ hit musical “Pearls Over Shanghai,” while discussing some key products and techniques.
Sign up for private makeup sessions, take advantage of special pricing on makeup and wigs, including Kryolan and Ben Nye products, and support …

Watch teams of crazy bed racers jump on top of the sheets and head for the finish line as part of the “Bed Race for the Future.” Although it costs $181 to enter (proceeds go to charity) it’s free to watch for spectators and is bound to be a hoot. Teams will compete for speed and style with four strong and swift pushers to move …

Pretty Pretty (Look at You!) – Makeup sessions with Kegel Kater, Presented by RetroFit Vintage
In this makeup tutorial, Kegel applies intricate makeup for her role as whore/angel/lotus dancer in the Cockettes’ hit musical “Pearls Over Shanghai,” while discussing some key products and techniques.
Sign up for private makeup sessions, take advantage of special pricing on makeup and wigs, including Kryolan and Ben Nye products, and support …

See the historic Fort Point by the light of candles and stars on this evening tour with a park ranger as your guide. Candlelight tours are available Saturday evenings (6:30pm) during the months of November to February.
To make reservations: The first day to make reservations for Fall/Winter 2010/11 is September 1, 2010. Advanced reservations required by calling (415) 556-1693.

Please note the phone lines can …