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 …

Families are invited to participate in this day of birding and citizen-science.
Naturalists will lead a bird walk around Lake Merritt to discover and count winter bird species such as ducks, cormorants and herons. For kids of all ages and their families this free event is …

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 …

Meet at the picnic table in the Baker Beach parking lot directly below the entrance at 10am for home brewed Blue Bottle coffee and a bagel courtesy of House of Bagels. Gloves, buckets, pickers and bags are provided for the beach cleanup.
Bring your dog, bring …

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 …

This hike will go through the major hills of San Francisco’s central hills and get all the great views.
The entire loop encompasses every kind of city and park terrain, some quite steep, much flat, for 13 miles and starts at Bernal Hill and goes to Holly …

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 …

To mark the end this quirky inner Richmond art gallery’s Battle Theme (during which the US ended a war by the way), we will sign a peace treaty. Everyone is invited to come and add to the terms of the treaty at the frankenUN. | Jan 28, 1 …

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 …

Lebanese cookbook author Anissa Helou turns her expertise to offal.
Here is offal in all its many and surprising forms; a wonderful array of recipes ranging from the sensual appeal of foie gras and cod’s roe, to the more challenging demands of testicles and intestines.
Drawing on …

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 …

Speakeasy Brewery is releasing its brand new “Scarface Stout” with a two-day weekend party of food trucks, cheap beers right from the brewery taps and a free brewery tour Friday at 4:30pm. Plus our good internet buds Scoutmob will be on hand dishing out free moustaches.
Speakeasy’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, …

Good Vibrations is opening a brand new store on Lakeshore Avenue in Oakland and you’re invited to the celebration.
You’ll also meet Kandi Burguss, Grammy winning singer, songwriter, producer and Real Housewife of Atlanta who will be presenting her new intimate luxury line Bedroom Kandi.
Enjoy free …

Come on out to this all-ages show tribute night for ’80s rock heroes like Ozzy and Metallica. 
Damage Inc. is a tribute to early Cliff Burton era Metallica. You’ll hear music from Metallica’s early days such as Master of Puppets, Whiplash, Battery, Creeping Death and other favorites. Opening …

Public Works is throwing another free party when you arrive before 10pm ($5 before 11:30pm, $10 after). Spend your Saturday dancing the night away to funk, bass, house and techno.
Lineup:

SuperDre (Basscandi)
Dax (Nexus/theMML)
Little John (Nexus/Raindance)
Worthy (Dirtybird, SF)

It’s Bauhaus and Love & Rockets vs The Smiths on Saturday night with an eclectic mix of dark delight and dance floor madness. DJs will be spinning Indie, 80′s, Goth, and Electro all night across two rooms.
RSVP for $5 cover ($8 without). 2 for 1 well drinks until …

Imagine Tom Petty making out a punk rocker while she hit him with a sack of bees. Yeah, that’s a lot like Birdmonster’s sound.
Birdmonster have been on hiatus for almost two years, working on a new record and growing Howard Hughes-sized beards. On Saturday, January 28 …