San Francisco residents once again can visit the California Academy of Sciences free of charge during the fall of 2010 during the academy’s “Neighborhood Free Days” each spring and fall. Each neighborhood, defined by zip codes, will have opportunities to visit the Academy for free …

The Solano Stroll, which takes place Sunday September 12, 2010 from 10am to 6pm. The twin cities of Albany and Berkeley CA along with over five hundred vendors, non-profit organizations, food booths and entertainers pack themselves into 26 blocks of free fun.
The festival kicks off …

Certified arborist Ted Kipping and architect and local historian Joe Butler will lead a walking tour of the trees and history of Russian Hill. It’s a steep hike with interesting plantings, fabulous views and engaging history.
Gather at the bottom of the Vallejo Street Stairs (between …

Indulge in chocolate delicacies, sip wine and enjoy chocolate-inspired family activities at the two-day Chocolate Festival at Ghirardelli Square. Some activities include chef demonstrations, live music and the famous Earthquake Ice Cream Sundae Eating Contest.
Most events are free and open to the public, but tickets …

More than 30 Bay Area groups, ranging from Baroque string quartets to jazz combos, will play in what’s also a celebration by the Conservatory’s chamber music department, SFFCM’s collaborator for the event, marking 25 years of chamber music education.
The diversity of musical styles covers several …

The legendary all-female Japanese pop-punk band brings their infectious garage sound to Amoeba on their U.S. tour. Their new release, Free Time, will be available at the in-store show
Also catch them live at Bottom of the Hill later that night

It’s where food, culture, colorful history, and unexpected views all intersect in an erstwhile Italian ‘urban village’ that was also cradle to San Francisco’s bohemia. Weather can be chilly, dress accordingly.
Offered Periodically
Schedule:
All Sundays of the month at 7:00 PM
All Mondays of the month at 7:00 PM
Not offered …

Grab your camera and join photographer and experienced photowalker Trevor Carpenter for a night time San Francisco photowalk along the Embarcadero and up the coast past Coit Tower to Fisherman’s Wharf.
Rather than being a guided tour, photowalks tend to be more socially geared, and focused …