Learn about the history of soups throughout the world, and pick up tips for making your own stock. Discover the “anatomy of soup.” Grown-your-own soup garden display featuring plants from Flatland. Enjoy a hot cup of Ferry Plaza Farmers Market Minestrone Soup for a $1 …

February 20, 2010 is “Free Pretzel Day.” From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., enjoy a free pretzel at any Auntie Anne’s location (Including Serramonte, Richmond, Hayward, San Bruno and the Westfield Shopping Center in San Francisco). Come out and  at Auntie Anne’s – indulge in …

In celebration of Black History Month, the California Genealogical Society presents a special program featuring panelists from the African American Genealogical Society of Northern California and two lectures by Craig Manson, professor, lecturer and noted blogger.
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Panel Discussion
Electra Price, Juliet Crutchfield …

Hosted by Cyrus Farivar of californiatacotrucks.com,  the East Bay Bike Coalition, the Oaklandish Tour De Taco is a gastronomical quest on wheels through the Fruitvale district of Oakland. Bring your friends, your bikes, and an empty stomach to Fruitvale BART, Saturday, February 20th at 11:00.
Whether …

The San Leandro Public Library invites you to a very special Lunar New Year celebration on Saturday, February 20, 2010 from 11 am to 3 pm at the Main Library, located at 300 Estudillo Avenue. The admission is free.
Welcome the Year of the Tiger …

Sailing’s top prize, the America’s Cup, will be back in the USA for the first time since 1995 after having been won by Larry Ellison and his sailing team this past weekend.
Saturday morning, a public viewing for the 159-year old trophy is planned at the …

A special mummy film festival for all ages will take place in the Koret Auditorium of the de Young from noon to 5 pm on February 20th and 21st screening a mix of light-hearted and serious mummy classics such as:

The Mummy (1932),
Abbott and Costello …

Update – Confirmed tickets available started Noon today (2/20/10) – A very limited number of additional student tickets will be available online to UC Berkeley students beginning at noon Saturday, February 20.
President Bill Clinton will be speaking at UC Berkeley on February 24, 2010 …

The 8th annual International Film Festival at USF takes place on February 18, 19, and 20 and will include films focusing on Ecuador, Haiti,  South Africa, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, and the U.S., as well as other countries and regions in a couple of documentaries that illustrate …

Help protect and preserve the California Coastline while listening to the howls of Stellar Sea Lions just off Point Lobos. With incredible views of the Farallon Islands, it’s possible to catch a glimpse of the Southern Sea Otter and Humpback Whale. Join Alex Hooker of …

Noted Berkeley Ortho-Bionomy therapist Kathy Kain will moderate and speak about her own training and practice as an author panelist at the 3rd Alternative Medicine panel sponsored by Berkeley Public Library and North Atlantic Books on February 20, 2010, from 2-4 p.m. at the Berkeley …

Please join us for the opening reception of Zeum’s newest “Spotlight on Youth Art” installation, My San Francisco: A Neighborhood Mashup on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 2:00pm – 4:00pm. Teen artists will lead guests through the works that tell stories of life in …

Visit the Cartoon Art Museum bookstore on Saturday, February 20, 2010 as we host San Jose-based illustrator Jim Hummel. Hummel will be signing copies of his new book A Bubble C, a children’s book that showcases the alphabet through an entertaining adventure of two …

Baer Ridgway Exhibitions is pleased to present PAPER!AWESOME!, a group exhibition of new works on paper by over 100 artists. Curated by gallery artist Brion Nuda Rosch, this exhibition contains over 300 8.5 x 11 inch brand new works on paper by an incredibly varied …

Legendary wine importer Kermit Lynch will be here to read from his books, Adventures on the Wine Route and Inspiring Thirst. Meanwhile, he’ll provide us with some of the tastiest new discoveries his company offers.
Saturday February 20 • Wine Tasting with Kermit Lynch • 5-6 …

Video art screening of Adam Hartzell and Seiko Takada’s “Walking to Local Theaters” about a married couple walking to local San Francisco theaters. Filmmakers will be there in person.

This special screening is  part of the art exhibit “Movie Show” at the frankenart mart, our favorite …

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 during the months of November to February.
Advanced reservations required by calling (415) 556-1693
About Fort Point: From …

Join Southern Exposure for an examination of the music and impact of Sholay, considered by many as one of the most revolutionary films in Bollywood History. Presented by Robin Sukhadia, the lecture focuses on RD Burman, the brilliant film composer of the film, who integrated …

Come out of your post-Valentine’s, post-apocalyptic, post-modern haze and bask in the rejuvenating powers of DJ Zazou spinning shimmering shoegaze, strident New Wave, elegant ethereal, and luscious dreampop. With experimental films by stop-motion auteur Chris Ritson.
All this eclectic, satisfying multimedia entertainment for no cover. Show …