Meet and compete against locals, travelers, couch surfers, au pairs and hostelers. Games are free to play (including flip cup, beer pong and relays). $10 for 5 beers.
They’ll be opening the sound system for post-olympics partying, so if you have CDs, bring them & enjoy …

Desigual, the apparel and accessories brand that is rapidly expanding in
the U.S., has announced its latest in-store promotion: The Undie Party.
On January 28th, Desigual’s San Francisco store will open its doors for the brand’s third U.S.Undie Party celebration. The first 100 people to arrive – wearing …

The 109th Annual Golden Gate Kennel Club Dog Show comes to the Cow Palace with nearly 1,200 dogs and over 135 breeds.
From Affenpinschers to Portuguese Podengo Pequenos to Vizslas and Xoloitzcuintli, this show is your best opportunity to meet other dog owners and the perfect …

Come volunteer at our annual Muir Woods Earth Day Celebration. Enjoy the majestic redwoods while helping to restore and preserve this spectacular national park. Projects include planting, habitat restoration and weed removal, mulching, tending the forest floor, and trail maintenance throughout the Redwood Creek Watershed. …

In honor of National Puzzle Day (who knew?) here comes the great Jigsaw Puzzle Competition.
The challenge: Teams of 4 people to build a 1,000 piece puzzle the fastest. The winning team earns $500, 2nd and 3rd place teams earn $100 in Gift Certificates.
Visitors are welcome to watch …

Get the real dirt on greening public space by joining SFPA, Department of Public Works (DPW), and fellow Street Parks volunteers for an informative and fun, free workshop designed to assist you in reaching your greening project goals.
The first part of the day will be focused …

In honor of Living History Day 2012, join the American Civil War Association as they bring the fort to life with military music, marching, and colorful uniforms.
There’ll be talks and demonstrations are given throughout the day.
GETTING THERE: Fort Point
The national historic fort is located at …

Macworld / iWorld 2012 Expo is huge a three-day Apple fan event which celebrates recent & soon-to-be released products with demonstrations, exhibits, art and music in this SXSW-like festival of tech, art and music.
In addition to the usual expo hall packed with vendors, for 2012 …

Show your car some love with a free car wash and if you have a buck or two, support Washington High School’s Youth Outreach Workers. 
About 10-15 students, all 10th-12th graders, will be using green car wash soap and hand drying cars. Fancy!
Make no mistake, this is a …

Head out to the Treasure Island Flea and get in for free on Saturday, January 28 or Sunday, January 29 with the coupon below.
No need to fear the rain — for the colder months of the year, the market has moved indoors to the historic Building One on …

Come lend your lips to be photographed as the Make Love Portrait Party is going down this weekend, Saturday & Sunday (Jan 28 & 29) 10am to 4pm  at Yerba Buena Gardens, near the MLK waterfall.
Just show up and let fashion photographer Daniel Castro take a …

Help Occupy Oakland get settled into its new home. On January 28th – “Move-in Day” – they’re going to change that by occupying a large, vacant building and convert it into a social center.
Come join them for the initial occupation. The event starts at Noon on …

The East Bay-based craft beer radio company, The Brewing Network, is back for its 3rd Annual Winter Brews Festival. 
Enter to win a pair of tickets that get you into the fest, a festival glass, and unlimited tastings from nearly 30 breweries including Gordon Biersch, Lagunitas, Sierra Nevada …

Join Indie Industries at either of their SF stores for a weekend full of fun, sales and free treats. RSVP to get a $5 Gift Card at the door.

Friday 1/27, from 1 – 9pm

Gift Cards handed out every hour on the hour
Free Sunglasses ($16 retail value) with …

Experience John Cage’s Musicircus: Over 30 performers, films, tutorials, workshops and more, all with a view of the Golden Gate Bridge.
First performed in 1967, John Cage’s Musicircus is simply an invitation for performers to assemble and play together – a “happening” where multiple performances occur …

Join Amoeba from 2:00pm to 5:00pm for the Roots and Rhythm Series with DJ Harry Duncan. Featured will be the award-winning Roots and Rhythm music mix from In The Soul Kitchen, Duncan’s weekly radio show on KUSF In Exile.
Joining DJ Harry Duncan as a special …

Yes, it’s totally corporate, but it will probably be fun since Verizon will be throwing their unlimited marketing dollars towards throwing a lunar new year musical spectacle in San Francisco this weekend.
Full details are under wraps, but expect Asian Pop Stars at Union Square, Lion Dances …

Walk along the sea cliff, check out the labrynith and then pass Sutro Baths heading down to Ocean Beach. On the way we will pass two shipwrecks that can be seen from the trail and there will be time for questions and stories.
After walking along the ocean’s …

Good Vibrations is opening a brand new store on Lakeshore Avenue in Oakland and you’re invited to the grand opening celebration on Saturday, January 28th at 6pm and to win some sexy goodies too.
Enter to win a mixed bag of sensual delights — toys, …

Free autographs and Q&A sessions with Manager Bob Melvin, rising stars such as Jemile Weeks, former legends like 1972 World Series MVP Gene Tenace and 20-game winning streak hero Scott Hatteberg, will be among the up-close-and-personal features at Oakland A’s FanFest 2012 on Sunday, January …

Come get a special private Chocolate tour and tasting with the FuncheapSF crew at the TCHO Chocolate Factory in SF this Sunday!
FuncheapSF’s TCHO Private Chocolate Factory Tour
Sunday, January 29, 2012 (11:45am)
- Pier 17, Embarcadero at Green, SF
- FREE, but tickets required [get tickets]
>> Access code for …

In 1931 a couple of native San Franciscan music lovers created the SF Civic Symphony, as a place where amateur musicians can practice and play for an audience. It’s now the oldest community orchestra on the West Coast and the concerts are always free.
January 29, …

All over the world species are becoming extinct at an astonishing rate, from 1000 to 10,000 times faster than normal.
The loss of biodiversity has become so severe that scientists are calling it a mass extinction event. Call of Life: Facing the Mass Extinction is the …

Join Indie Industries at either of their SF stores for a weekend full of fun, sales and free treats. RSVP to get a $5 Gift Card at the door.

Friday 1/27, from 1 – 9pm

Gift Cards handed out every hour on the hour
Free Sunglasses ($16 retail value) with …

It’s Presidio Social Club’s 5th Anniversary, and they want you to celebrate with them. On January 29th they’re throwing down from 3pm till 6pm with free wine, complimentary apps, and live music.
Free with RSVP.
Free Roederer Estate Sparkling Wine
Serving Complimentary PSC Classic

Gruyere cheese toasts with tomato …