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Sunday, February 24

2013 Chinatown Community Street Fair: Sunday | SF
Sunday, February 24 – 9:00 am | Cost: FREE | Portsmouth Square
2013 Chinatown Community Street Fair: Sunday | SF Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of San Francisco’s exhilarating Chinatown during one of the community’s most exciting times of the year. Enjoy dance and music from throughout Asia and experience ancient and modern Chinese arts such as calligraphy, kite-making, and acrobatics. Chinese New Year ...
Adidas Giant Warehouse Sale: Final Day | Cow Palace
Sunday, February 24 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Free entry. But bring money for purchases, of course.
| Cow Palace
Adidas Giant Warehouse Sale: Final Day | Cow Palace

Adidas is taking over one of the halls of the Cow Palace on February 21-24, 2013 for a “Giant Warehouse Clearance Event.”
Every year is different, but if 2012 is any indication you should expect up to 80% savings on over 20,000 square feet of footwear, apparel …

Tulipmania 2013: Final Day | Pier 39
Sunday, February 24 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Pier 39
Tulipmania 2013: Final Day | Pier 39 Experience botanical bliss as Pier 39 transforms into a Bayside floral wonderland during the annual Tulipmania flower festival from February 16-24, 2013 PIER 39 comes alive with the vibrant colors of thousands of blooming tulips and seasonal garden favorites throughout both levels of PIER 39. ...
Pirates of the Caribbean Ship Tours, Period Costumes & Stories | Pier 40
Sunday, February 24 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but a $3 donation per person is appreciated.
| Pier 40
Pirates of the Caribbean Ship Tours, Period Costumes & Stories | Pier 40 The tall ships Lady Washington and the Hawaiian Chieftain once again visit Bay Area piers, offering free walk-on tours. Crew will be on hand in period costume to answer questions and tell stories. Lady Washington, a replica of an 18th century sailing ship, has appeared in several television shows and movies, including Pirates of the ...
2013 Russian Festival | Pacific Heights
Sunday, February 24 – All Day | Cost: $10 | Russian Center
2013 Russian Festival | Pacific Heights Take a trip to Russia without leaving the Bay Area. Come to the 25th annual Russian Festival, a celebration of Russian-American food, dance, music, and art, February 22-24, 2013. Highlights of the Festival include: * Musical performances, including the folk ensemble Limpopo * Delicious Russian ...
Purim Unmasked: Family Fair, Music & Costumes | SF
Sunday, February 24 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Bring a can of food to donate.
| San Francisco JCC
Purim Unmasked: Family Fair, Music & Costumes | SF

Join a Purim Unmasked, an off-street festival of the Jewish holiday on Sunday, February 24, 2013 from 11am to 2pm to celebrate the Magic of the Megillah with costumed characters, local food for sale, and fun activities for all.
Admission is free, but please bring a …

Purim Palooza: Carnival, Crafts, Storytelling & Costumes | Marin
Sunday, February 24 – 11:30 am | Cost: FREE*
*Bring a can of food to donate.
| Osher Marin JCC
Purim Palooza: Carnival, Crafts, Storytelling & Costumes | Marin

Purim Palooza is a free carnival celebrating the Jewish holiday of Purim with games, activities, a bounce house, face painting, arts and crafts, holiday storytelling and live music on Sunday, February 24, 2013.
Come in costume and join the parade. Nosh on Hamantashen, the traditional …

Noise Pop-Up Closing Folk Rock Brunch Party | SF
Sunday, February 24 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but RSVP is required.
| Noise Pop-Up Shop 2013
Noise Pop-Up Closing Folk Rock Brunch Party | SF

Join the Noise Pop-Up closing party and brunch on Sunday, February 24, 2013 at their temporary spot at 1772 Market.
Free, but RSVP is required.
Toss back a couple of $5 Bloody Mary’s and some $5 brunch Tachos (those are hot tater tots with cheese, jalapenos, onions, tomatoes …

Oscar Bingo & Oscar Pools | Academy Awards at Home
Sunday, February 24 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Free if you watch at home
Oscar Bingo & Oscar Pools | Academy Awards at Home

Sometimes its most fun to watch the oscars at home instead of cramming yourself into a bar or paying $10 to watch it in a movie theater.
To have the most fun at home, download these ballots and bingo cards to get gambling!  
The oscars has …

Oscar Party 2013: Academy Awards Live | Balboa Theater
Sunday, February 24 – 2:00 pm | Cost: $10*
*$10 general admission; $7.50 children and seniors
| Balboa Theatre
Oscar Party 2013: Academy Awards Live | Balboa Theater

Once again, the Balboa Theatre celebrates the Academy Awards with a live broadcast on the big screen, Sunday, February 24, 2013 with Reed Kirk Rahlmann returning as Master of Ceremonies.
Dress up or down as your favorite nominated movie title (literal translation and bad puns allowed), …

Purim Carnival: Games, Crafts & Stories | Berkeley
Sunday, February 24 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with canned food to donate.
| JCC East Bay
Purim Carnival: Games, Crafts & Stories | Berkeley

Join a fun afternoon of activities for the whole family at the Purim Carnival on February 24, 2013. Celebrate this joyful Jewish costume holiday with carnival booths, games, crafts, food, drinks, and fun.

2-4pm – Carnival Games & Prizes
4-5pm – Costume Parade & Purim Shpiel (Purim …

SF Chamber Orchestra Free Concert: Bach’s Dance Suites | Berkeley
Sunday, February 24 – 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | First Congregational Church (Berkeley)
SF Chamber Orchestra Free Concert: Bach’s Dance Suites | Berkeley

Featuring the fabulous strings of the SFCO, this program opens with a suite of dances by the Baroque master J.S. Bach, followed by the world premiere of a new guitar concerto from rising young composer Michael Gilbertson, whose Concertino for Oboe and Strings was a big hit on …

2013 Oscars Bash with Peaches Christ | Castro
Sunday, February 24 – 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Midnight Sun
2013 Oscars Bash with Peaches Christ | Castro

Join Peaches Christ and celebrity commentators, Lady Bear and Hugz Bunny on the red carpet for the ultimate queer super bowl, the 2013 Academy Awards on February 24, 2013.
From the pre-show fashion parade to the crowning of the “Best Picture” Oscar, the on-hand drag commentators will …

2013 Academy Awards Viewing Party & Trivia Contest | Marin
Sunday, February 24 – 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Make reservations at 415-381-4400
| Nourish Grill
2013 Academy Awards Viewing Party & Trivia Contest | Marin

Watch the 2013 Oscars live on five screens at this fun and festive event that also features a movie trivia quiz.
There will be food and drink specials, plus a giant projector screen. Costumes are encouraged, but all are welcome.
>> Event Details  - Thanks to sfcitydish.com for the …

Janet Jackson Flash Mob Dance Class: Together Again Part 6/8 | SF Janet Jackson Flash Mob Dance Class: Together Again Part 6/8 | SF Join Bay Area Flash Mob for a Janet Jackson Birthday Celebration Flash Mob on May 18, 2013 when dancers will gather in several location in San Francisco and perform Together Again and a medley including five of her number one hits (Nasty, If, All For You, ...
Oscar Party 2013: Red Carpet & Big TV | SF Oscar Party 2013: Red Carpet & Big TV | SF

Dress to impress and join Bistro SF Grill for their second annual Oscar Party with a red carpet for that special Hollywood vibe on February 24, 2013.
The big TV with sound will be on, the dressed up waiters will be serving champagne and there will be …

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1916) Super 8/ Music | Berkeley
Sunday, February 24 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Donations Accepted
| The Tannery
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1916) Super 8/ Music | Berkeley

Captain Nemo has built a fantastic submarine for his mission of revenge. He has traveled over 20,000 leagues in search of Charles Denver – a man who caused the death of Princess Daaker. Seeing what he had done, Denver took the daughter to his yacht …

Win Tix: Grant-Lee Phillips: Upper Tier of Americana | Cafe du Nord
Sunday, February 24 – 9:00 pm | Cost: WIN*
*Two tickets at face value of $20 each.
| Cafe Du Nord
Grant-Lee Phillips: Upper Tier of Americana | Cafe du Nord

Grant-Lee Phillips has enjoyed notoriety as a recording artist, comedic actor and film composer, was named “ male vocalist of the year” in 1995 by Rolling Stone and one “who continues to solidify his place in the upper tier of Americana” by USA Today.

Garrin Benfield opens with a …

Every Sunday

The Free Book Store | East Bay
Every Sunday – All Day | Cost: FREE | Bay Area Free Book Exchange
The Free Book Store | East Bay

Visit the Bay Area Free Book Exchange (open every Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 6 pm in El Cerrito) and take home up to 100 books for free.
Yes, all 10,000+ books on all the shelves are available to the public, free of charge. …

Free Sunday Yoga in the Park | Dolores Park
Every Sunday – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*rain may cancel
| Dolores Park
Free Sunday Yoga in the Park | Dolores Park

Free Yoga on Sundays in Dolores Park at 11am, provided by the teachers of the Purusha Yoga community.
Free Yoga Flow in the Park
Come and play outdoors, in nature. Enjoy inverting, reverting and melting into the ground. Join us on weekends for a rejuvinating morning flow …

Lindy in the Park: Free Outdoor Swing Dance | Golden Gate Park
Every Sunday – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Golden Gate Park
Lindy in the Park: Free Outdoor Swing Dance | Golden Gate Park

Get ready to swing in Golden Gate Park every sunny Sunday at “Lindy in the Park,” a weekly free event near the de Young Museum, when the streets of Golden Gate Park are closed to traffic and the dancers take over.
Lindy in the Park | Free Outdoor …

Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party | SF
Every Sunday – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Golden Gate Park
Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party | SF

There is a place in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park that is heaven for Bay Area inline skaters and roller skaters who like to boogie to the funky beat on wheels. The area is is called, “Skatin’ Place”. It is located at 6th Avenue and …

Bluegrass Sundays: Old-Timey Mini-Music Festival | Haight
Every Sunday – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Milk Bar
Bluegrass Sundays: Old-Timey Mini-Music Festival | Haight

The Milk  Bar presents “Bluegrass Sundays,” a free weekly concert with three bands performing 90-minute sets, each playing old-timey bluegrass, Americana, folk, blues, and other sub-genres of acoustic music.
Bluegrass Sundays
Every Sunday | 2 pm-10 pm
Milk Bar | 1840 Haight Street, SF
FREE
Bands generally start at 4 pm, 6 …

Free Sunday BBQ | Lower Haight
Every Sunday – 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, although you should probably buy a drink
| Molotov's
Free Sunday BBQ | Lower Haight

Finish off the weekend at Molotov’s and enjoy an afternoon of free food (usually around 3pm) every Sunday between games of pool, retro pinball, and some serious punk rock ‘tude. While it’s usually burgers and hot dogs, occasionally the bar mixes it up with pizza, …

Free Dive Bar BBQ | Bender’s Bar & Grill
Every Sunday – 3:00 pm | Cost: Free*
*Free, but you'll have to buy the drinks
| Bender's Bar & Grill
Free Dive Bar BBQ | Bender's Bar & Grill

Since Sundays are the only day of the week that their kitchen’s closed, consider this Bender’s gift to you. Every Sunday from 3pm till 7pm, they’ll treat the public to a free BBQ with burgers, veggie options, or whatever else the bar’s in the mood …

Honky Tonk Sundays: Americana DJs & Drink Specials | Comstock
Every Sunday – 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Comstock Saloon
Honky Tonk Sundays: Americana DJs & Drink Specials | Comstock

Comstock Saloon, SF’s throwback saloon on the edge of the Financial District hosts Honky Tonk Sundays. In the spirit of the wild west, guests can experience tunes from DJ Blaze Orange’s vinyl collection of 20th century American country music and throwback food from Saloon Chefs Carlos …

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