Bay to Breakers 2012
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Bay to Breakers 2012
Find the best places to watch the 101st edition of SF's craziest race | Sunday
Malcolm X Jazz Arts Festival
Fairs & Festivals
Malcolm X Jazz Arts Festival
Four stages of free live music, graffiti arts, live painting, kung fu and dance | Saturday
Food Revolution Day
Eat & Drink
Food Revolution Day
Jaime Oliver's new food fest at the Ferry Building with demos, tastings & recipes | Saturday

Friday, May 18

Oakland Greek Festival | May 18-20 Oakland Greek Festival | May 18-20

A couple of Greek Pastries (Glyko), and then a couple of sprints around the dance floor. A savory lamb sandwich followed by a stroll through the rich marketplace (Agora). It’s the Greek way – everything in moderation.
A real vacation spent in the midst of …

Win Tix: Bay to Breakers Official Kick-Off Party | The Warfield Bay to Breakers Official Kick-Off Party | The Warfield

The Official Kick-off party to the 101st Zazzle Bay To Breakers will go down at 8pm inside the Warfield on Friday, May 18th hosed by Bay Area hip hop legend Lyrics Born and a genre-bending mix of the latest electronic dance, hiphop, and indie bands …

Saturday, May 19

Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution Day | Ferry Building
Saturday, May 19 – 8:00 am | Cost: FREE | Ferry Building
Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution Day | Ferry Building

Join Epicuring  for a free family-friendly day that raises awareness about people’s food habits and promotes better food and education for everyone.
May 19, 2012 is the 1st Annual International Food Revolution Day and Epicuring has been working with the Jamie Oliver Foundation and CUESA on …

Volunteer: Endangered Species Day 2012 | Presidio
Saturday, May 19 – 9:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free but registration is required.
| Inspiration Point, Presidio of San Francisco
Volunteer: Endangered Species Day 2012 | Presidio

On May 19, 2012 get hands-on with restoration projects to benefit the park’s imperiled species!
The Golden Gate National Parks are home to more federally protected species than any other unit of the National Park System in continental North America—the California red-legged frog, coho salmon, mission …

McLaren Park Nature Walk | SF
Saturday, May 19 – 9:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| McLaren Park
McLaren Park Nature Walk | SF

Join SFPA and the McLaren Park Collaborative for a nature walk exploring some of McLaren’s hidden gems and its critters, volunteer to help restore sand to the Turtle Play Area, then enjoy a picnic lunch on us.
There will be three separate tours starting at 9:00am, …

Free Kayaking Day | Mission Creek
Saturday, May 19 – 9:15 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| UCSF Boat Launch
Free Kayaking Day | Mission Creek

Join SFPA, UCSF’s Outdoor Education Program and Kayaks Unlimited for free guided kayak rides at Mission Creek and learn about the exciting Blue Greenway Project- creating a green corridor along San Francisco’s eastern waterfront.
As part of National Boat Safety week, you’ll also be given a …

California Academy of Sciences “Neighborhood Free Days” | 2012
Saturday, May 19 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Proof of neighborhood residency required
| California Academy of Sciences
California Academy of Sciences

For the weekend of May 18-20, 2012, the California Academy of Sciences offers free admission to residents of neighborhoods like SoMa, Tenderloin, Potrero Hill, Hayes Valley and more thanks to the Academy’s bi-annual Neighborhood Free Days program.
Each neighborhood, defined by zip codes, will have opportunities to visit the …

2012 Himalayan Fair | Berkeley
Saturday, May 19 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Donations are appreciated.
| Live Oak Park
2012 Himalayan Fair | Berkeley

Step in to a vibrant marketplace deep in a Himalayan Mountain village during Berkeley’s Himalayan Fair 2012, a two-day annual festival in Live Oak Park which takes place May 19th and May 20th, 2012. Market stalls spill in to the streets. Old world charm feeds the …

Love Your Parks 2012: Park Activities & Free Lunch | SF
Saturday, May 19 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Parks in San Francisco
Love Your Parks 2012: Park Activities & Free Lunch | SF

Show your love for San Francisco parks on May 19, 2012. San Francisco Parks Alliance and their Park Partners are hosting events in every district, all in one day– and it’s all free.
You name it and it will be happening: Kayaking, basketball tournament, urban farming, habitat …

Win: 2012 Maker Faire | Bay Area
Saturday, May 19 – All Day | Cost: WIN*
*Regular adult price, $30
| San Mateo County Events Center
2012 Maker Faire | Bay Area

 Come celebrate MAKE magazine’s 7th Annual Maker Faire in the Bay Area taking place May 19 and 20, 2012.
Part science fair, part county fair, and part something entirely new, Maker Faire is filled with robots, tesla coils, strange vehicles, coke and mentos fountains, world record …

10th Triennial Family Geology Festival | Menlo Park
Saturday, May 19 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | USGS Menlo Park Campus
10th Triennial Family Geology Festival | Menlo Park

You’re invited to the US Geological Survey’s 10th Triennial Open House, a science friendly, community event at the Menlo Park Campus on Saturday and Sunday May 19 and 20, 2012.
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to interact with USGS scientists, enjoy hands-on exhibits, and gain a …

Hayes Valley Urban Farm Day | Tours & Food Demos
Saturday, May 19 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| Hayes Valley Farm
Hayes Valley Urban Farm Day | Tours &  Food Demos

Join Friends of Hayes Valley Farm and SFPA for a tour of this amazing working urban farm, then enjoy edible food demos, music, and kid-friendly education segments on composting, bee-keeping, and other unique aspects of this organic oasis.
Please RSVP to help us better plan for the …

8th Annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration | Civic Center
Saturday, May 19 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Civic Center Plaza
8th Annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration | Civic Center

The largest gathering of Asian Pacific Americans in the nation is back and bigger than ever, this year showcasing the return of the Arts & Crafts World Market, an extravaganza of unique handmade products and artworks.
The 8th annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration will be held …

Free Sailboat Ride Day | Treasure Island
Saturday, May 19 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Treasure Island Sailing Center (on Treasure Island) - Bldg #112
Free Sailboat Ride Day | Treasure Island

Want to know the best ways to stay safe on the water? Join Treasure Island Sailing Center on Saturday, May 19, 2012, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in observance of National Safe Boating Week and learn simple practices for water safety to help keep you, …

12th Annual Malcolm X Jazz Arts Festival | Oakland
Saturday, May 19 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | San Antonio Park
12th Annual Malcolm X Jazz Arts Festival | Oakland

With the tagline “Culture is an indispensable weapon in the freedom struggle” this annual festival celebrates the legacy of Malcolm X with four stages of live music, graffiti arts, live painting, kung fu, dance, a writers corner and more at this 8-hour free jazz festival in the park.
12th Annual …

Valencia Corridor Sidewalk Sale | Mission Dist.
Saturday, May 19 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Valencia Street
Valencia Corridor Sidewalk Sale | Mission Dist.

So grab a friend (or 5) and join Valencia Corridor Merchants in celebrating small businesses along Valencia in an all day Saturday May 19, 2012 11-8 pm event to sip, nosh and shop your way through the Mission District.
Sales, Giveaways, Pop-Up Shops, Art Openings, Menu Specials, Music …

Free Boat Rental Day | Lake Merritt Oakland
Saturday, May 19 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*No experience necessary for most rentals except for sailboats. Rentals are for 1/2 hour.
| Lake Merritt Boating Center
Free Boat Rental Day | Lake Merritt Oakland

The Lake Merritt Boating Center is celebrating National Safe Boating Week with free boat rentals and an open house. Visitors will get ½ hour of free time floating around picturesque Lake Merritt from 11a to 5p on May 19, 2012.
What can you rent?

Paddle Boats
Canoes
Single & Double Kayaks
Row Boats
Sail …

Annual Sidewalk Sale & Harvey Milk Day Celebration | Castro
Saturday, May 19 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Castro Neighborhood
Annual Sidewalk Sale & Harvey Milk Day Celebration | Castro

All day on Saturday, May 19, 2012 on Castro, Upper Market and Church Streets you’ll find bargains and the latest new stuff for sale on Castro-area sidewalks and inside all our stores.
Also join your community at Harvey Milk Plaza (Castro at Market Streets) to commemorate Harvey Milk Day at …

Uncorked! The San Francisco Wine Festival
Saturday, May 19 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but wine tastings require extra fee
| Ghirardelli Square
Uncorked! The San Francisco Wine Festival

The 7th Annual “Uncorked! Wine Festival is a free all day festival in Ghirardelli Square with live music, wine seminars and chef demonstrations.
Want unlimited wine tastings from more than 50 top-tier California wineries? tickets are $50 and includes a souvenir wine glass
2012 Wines of Portugal Culinary Stage
2:00pm Chef …

Harvey Milk Day 2012: Rally & March | Castro
Saturday, May 19 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Castro & Market
Harvey Milk Day 2012: Rally & March | Castro

Come out and celebrate the 4th Harvey Milk Day on Sunday, May 22, 2012 with a rally and march in honor of one of SF’s legends.
The rally and march takes place at Jane Waner Plaza, at the corner of Castro and Market in San Francisco.
Harvey Milk …

Martial Arts 101 | SF Free School
Saturday, May 19 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations accepted - RSVP Required.
| The Happiness Institute
Martial Arts 101 | SF Free School

While this Martial Arts class is ideal for beginners to build a movement vocabulary and to cultivate a Martial Arts mindset in this class there will also be shared pointers which advanced students will find very useful in advancing their practice to the next level.

Warm …

Stilt Walking & Colombian Street Theater | Yerba Buena Gardens
Saturday, May 19 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens
Stilt Walking & Colombian Street Theater | Yerba Buena Gardens

The 2012 Yerba Buena Gardens Festival is free summer-long outdoor music, theater and dance festival that takes place between May and October each year with nearly 100 events in Yerba Buena Gardens on three stages.
Carpetbag Brigade & El Teatro Taller
May 19, 2012 – 1pm
Two of …

Comstock Saloon Anniversary Party: Brunch & Burlesque | North Beach
Saturday, May 19 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Free brunch 2-4pm with purchase of 2 drinks.
| Comstock Saloon
Comstock Saloon Anniversary Party: Brunch & Burlesque | North Beach

It’s been two years since Comstock Saloon added to North Beach’s impressive choice of local, vintage watering holes. They are celebrating with a party starting going all day that includes free brunch and burlesque.
Comstock Saloon’s 2-Year Anniversary Boot Shootin’ Boogie – May 19, 2012

Free brunch …

Saturday Afternoon Record Swap | Mission Dist.
Saturday, May 19 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Knockout
Saturday Afternoon Record Swap | Mission Dist.

Attention record bums & vinyl junkies! The Knockout bar will host a record swap on Saturday, May 19. All vinyl and all very cheap.
Soul, garage, rock, jazz, country, psych and anything else your heart desires. Bring your old favorites, and pick up some new tunes. …

Free Game Night: Giant Jenga, Mario Kart & more | Mission
Saturday, May 19 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Coffee Bar
Free Game Night: Giant Jenga, Mario Kart & more | Mission

Bring Friends. Meet new people. Homefrys does the rest…
Get tokens and win more tokens for crushing the competition – all for free. Fun/silly prizes will be awarded to the top 3 winners (top token holders).
Games Include:

4 foot Tall Jenga Style Tumble Tower
Giant Chess
Giant 4 in a …