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Friday, May 24

2013 Golden Gate Bonspiel: Curling Competition | Fremont
Friday, May 24 – 8:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free to watch.
| Sharks Ice
2013 Golden Gate Bonspiel: Curling Competition | Fremont Come watch curlers from around the country as they compete on Memorial Day weekend in the annual Golden Gate Bonspiel at Sharks Ice in Fremont from May 24-26, 2013. The 2013 event marks the San Francisco Bay Area Curling Club’s 55th anniversary. It has become an ...
Bites Off Broadway: Friday Night Food Truck Block Party & Picnic | Oakland
Friday, May 24 – 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Bring cash for food.
| 45th St. and Lawton Ave., Oakland, CA
Bites Off Broadway: Friday Night Food Truck Block Party & Picnic | Oakland Bites Off Broadway Neighborhood Block Party & Picnic returns Friday nights from May 10-Oct 11, 2013. Neighbors in The Temescal meet and greet on blankets and folks from adjoining cities come to sample  bites from Oakland’s first recurring food pod. Stroll down 45th St. to enjoy ...

Saturday, May 25

2013 Golden Gate Bonspiel: Curling Competition | Fremont
Saturday, May 25 – 8:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free to watch.
| Sharks Ice
2013 Golden Gate Bonspiel: Curling Competition | Fremont Come watch curlers from around the country as they compete on Memorial Day weekend in the annual Golden Gate Bonspiel at Sharks Ice in Fremont from May 24-26, 2013. The 2013 event marks the San Francisco Bay Area Curling Club’s 55th anniversary. It has become an ...
2013 Bay Area Classic Yo-Yo Contest | Golden Gate Park
Saturday, May 25 – 9:00 am | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music
2013 Bay Area Classic Yo-Yo Contest | Golden Gate Park

2013 Bay Area Classic Contest Schedule

9-10 am – Arrival
10 am to noon – 1A Prelims (Offstage), 2A, 3A Finals (Onstage), Sports Ladder (Offstage)
Noon to 12:30 pm – Lunch
12:30-4 pm – 1A Prelims continue (Offstage), 4A, 5A, 1A Finals (Onstage)
4 pm – Awards Ceremony

San Francisco Carnaval Festival 2013: Saturday | Mission
Saturday, May 25 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations accepted
| Harrison Street
San Francisco Carnaval Festival 2013: Saturday | Mission

The 2013 San Francisco Carnaval Festival entertainment and activities:

Entertainment: Local and visiting artists featuring Latin and Caribbean music and dance. DJs will be spinning Cumbia, Cha Cha Cha, Tango, Salsa, Hip Hop Rancheras, Samba, and Reggae on every street corner of the festival.
Arte Expo: The Mexican Museum …

Bungalows of Westwood Park: Rare Walking Tour | SF City Guides
Saturday, May 25 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted. Some tours may be limited in size.
| Ocean & Faxon Avenues
Bungalows of Westwood Park: Rare Walking Tour | SF City Guides

Craftsman, English Tudor, Spanish Revival, Colonial Revival… you’ll see all these styles and more strolling through this west side neighborhood of 650 cozy bungalows built for middle class San Franciscans in the early 20th century.
May 2013 Tours:

Saturday, May 11 at 10 am
Saturday, May 25 at 10 …

Visitacion Valley Part I: Rare Walking Tour | SF City Guides
Saturday, May 25 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted. Some tours may be limited in size.
| 45 Leland Ave.
Visitacion Valley Part I: Rare Walking Tour | SF City Guides

Explore Visitacion Valley, named by 18th-century Spaniards lost in the fog and part of the only local land grant deeded to an Anglo.
The morning’s focus is on the valley’s commerce, transportation, and development, including a foray through Little Hollywood and ending at Silvestri’s showroom.
May 2013 …

2013 Green Cup: “Footbag” Hacky Sack Tournament | Oakland
Saturday, May 25 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Lakeside Park
2013 Green Cup:

2013 Green Cup Schedule | May 25, 2013
Lakeside Park, Oakland

10 am – Singles Bracket Round of 32
11 am – Singles Bracket Round of 16
Noon – Singles Bracket Quarterfinals
1:30-4:30 pm – Open / Women’s / Intermediate Doubles Pools
5 pm – Intermediate Doubles Final
5 pm – Open/Advanced …

Hot Rod & Custom 1920-1960s Classic Car Show | Jack London Square
Saturday, May 25 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Jack London Square
Hot Rod & Custom 1920-1960s Classic Car Show | Jack London Square

View more than 65 classic cars from the 1920s to 1960s on display throughout Jack London Square including: 1932 Fords, 1951 Mercurys, 1954 Chevys, Model A’s, Roadsters,1936 Fords and Thunderbirds on May 25, 2013.
Enjoy live music, food and fun on the Oakland Waterfront.

2013 Taco Festival, Lucha Libre & Accordion Championship | San Jose
Saturday, May 25 – 11:00 am | Cost: $10*
*Admission is $10 and doesn't include tacos, but all plates will be $5 or less.
| History Park San Jose in Kelley Park
2013 Taco Festival, Lucha Libre & Accordion Championship | San Jose

Celebrate tacos at the San Jose Taco Festival of Innovation – a feast day filled with tastings, art, music, Lucha Libre, and a curated selection of over 35 food trucks from all over the Bay Area serving their best rendition of a taco.
Short rib tacos, …

2013 Champions League Final Watch Party: German Food & Beer | Inner Richmond
Saturday, May 25 – 11:00 am | Cost: $8*
*$8 cover, includes one beer and a raffle ticket. Extra raffle tickets are $5 per person.
| Steins German Sports Bar
2013 Champions League Final Watch Party: German Food & Beer | Inner Richmond

Get the full German experience as Steins German Sports Bar watches two of the best German teams, Bayern München and Borussia Dortmund as they go head to head for the Official UEFA Champions League Final 2013 at Wembley Stadium. The game starts at 11:45 am.
$8 …

2013 Champions League Final: Dortmund v. Bayern | Shanghai Kelly’s
Saturday, May 25 – 11:30 am | Cost: FREE | Shanghai Kelly's
2013 Champions League Final: Dortmund v. Bayern | Shanghai Kelly's

The UEFA Champions League is wrapping up with an all-German showdown as Borussia Dortmund meet FC Bayern München at Wembley Stadium in London.
This occasion means lots of beer, food and screaming fans all over Europe, and Shanghai Kelly will uphold the tradition with their annual party …

Free Caribbean Dance Classes for SF Carnival | Oakland
Saturday, May 25 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but RSVP is required.
| New Karibbean City
Free Caribbean Dance Classes for SF Carnival | Oakland Join Sistas-Wit-Style for free Caribbean dance classes to get you ready for San Francisco Carnival held annually on Memorial Day weekend. Free, but RSVP is required. Classes take place every Saturday at New Karibbean City (1408 Webster Ave., Oakland) from noon to 2pm. Their goal is ...
Clitoral Mass: Women’s Bike Ride, Yoga & DJs | Oakland
Saturday, May 25 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Lake Merritt
Clitoral Mass: Women's Bike Ride, Yoga & DJs | Oakland

In 2013, six cities including Oakland, LA, Chicago, NYC, Atlanta and Toronto will participate in a six city Clitoral Mass.
Oakland will celebrate with a pre-ride yoga session and an after-party with DJs and food.
Noon: Pre-Ride Activities
Lake Merrit Pillars (577 Grand Ave)

Safety checks and minor repairs
Yoga for …

Visitacion Valley Part II: Rare Walking Tour | SF City Guides
Saturday, May 25 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted. Some tours may be limited in size.
| 45 Leland Ave.
Visitacion Valley Part II: Rare Walking Tour | SF City Guides

Explore Visitacion Valley, named by 18th-century Spaniards lost in the fog and part of the only local land grant deeded to an Anglo.
The afternoon tour concentrates on community life – including Eichler housing, a Julia Morgan church, landscaped greenways, and more – in the “Valley …

San Francisco “Masturbate-a-Thon” Festival 2013 | SoMa San Francisco

Get ready to give yourself a hand at the 2013 Masturbate-a-Thon and Jack-and-Jill-Off on Saturday, May 25, 2013.  All genders and all orientations are welcome to explore self-pleasure in a supportive group environment at this one-of-a-kind sexy event.
Part of the room is blocked off for …

Win Tix: Lights Down Low 7th Anniversary DJ & Rock Night: Azari & III (DJ Set) & Lee Foss | Mezzanine
Saturday, May 25 – 9:00 pm | Cost: WIN*
*Win a pair of tickets. Regular cost, $20 each.
| Mezzanine
Lights Down Low 7th Anniversary DJ & Rock Night: Azari & III (DJ Set) & Lee Foss | Mezzanine

Lights Down Low has bumped and grinded it’s way to a rapturous seven year climax and they have put together the most powerful, the most fun, and the most based acts for you featuring Azari & III (DJ Set), Lee Foss and Todd Terry.
“[Azari & III] …

Sunday, May 26

2013 Golden Gate Bonspiel: Curling Competition | Fremont
Sunday, May 26 – 8:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free to watch.
| Sharks Ice
2013 Golden Gate Bonspiel: Curling Competition | Fremont Come watch curlers from around the country as they compete on Memorial Day weekend in the annual Golden Gate Bonspiel at Sharks Ice in Fremont from May 24-26, 2013. The 2013 event marks the San Francisco Bay Area Curling Club’s 55th anniversary. It has become an ...
Rare Tenderloin Guided Tour: Part II | SF City Gudes
Sunday, May 26 – 9:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted. Some tours may be limited in size.
| McAllister & Leavenworth
Rare Tenderloin Guided Tour: Part II | SF City Gudes

Explore the Tenderloin’s isolated rural village beginnings and its years as a quiet residential and small business neighborhood.
Find out how it morphed into San Francisco’s hotel and silk stocking entertainment and vice district, how it became part of the mean streets in the last half …

San Francisco Carnaval Grand Parade 2013
Sunday, May 26 – 9:30 am | Cost: FREE | 24th & Bryant
San Francisco Carnaval Grand Parade 2013

On Sunday, May 26th, the 2013 San Francisco Carnaval Grand Parade kickoffs at 9:30 am at the corner of 24th and Bryant Streets, where it will proceed west to Mission Street. From there, the parade heads north on Mission Street down to 17th Street, where …

Tour de Fromage 2013 | Bike Tour of SF’s Best Cheese Spots Tour de Fromage 2013 | Bike Tour of SF's Best Cheese Spots

Join JB Rumburg, Other Avenues’ Cheesemonger for the 2013 Tour du Fromage, a bicycle ride highlighting his favorite independent cheese shops in San Francisco.
JB will share his cheese expertise and experiences by way of bicycle. The ride will take you to the far reaches of the …

San Francisco Carnaval Festival 2013 | Mission
Sunday, May 26 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted
| Harrison Street
San Francisco Carnaval Festival 2013 | Mission

The 2013 San Francisco Carnaval Festival entertainment and activities.

Entertainment: Local and visiting artists featuring Latin and Caribbean music and dance. DJs will be spinning Cumbia, Cha Cha Cha, Tango, Salsa, Hip Hop Rancheras, Samba, and Reggae on every street corner of the Festival.
Arte Expo: The Mexican Museum …

2013 Green Cup: “Footbag” Hacky Sack Tournament | Oakland
Sunday, May 26 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Lakeside Park
2013 Green Cup:

2013 Green Cup | May 26, 2013
Lakeside Park (468 Perkins St, Oakland)

11 am – Consolation Singles
11 am – Intermediate Singles Pools
1 pm – Advanced Doubles to Finals
1 pm – Intermediate Singles Finals
1 pm – Singles Semi-finals
2 pm – Mixed Doubles Semi-Finals(if necessary)

Bushrod Recreation Center (560 …

Off the Grid: Presidio Picnic & Food Truck Party | SF
Sunday, May 26 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission, but bring money for food and drinks.
| Main Post Lawn
Off the Grid: Presidio Picnic & Food Truck Party | SF Off the Grid hosts a full season of Picnics at the Presidio every Sunday from April 21 to October 27, 2013 at the lawn on the Main Post featuring live music, free games and stands from San Francisco restaurants, food trucks, local farms and retailers. Debuting in ...
24th Annual Flower & Food Festival | Larkspur
Sunday, May 26 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Downtown Larkspur
24th Annual Flower & Food Festival | Larkspur

Nestled at the foot of majestic Mt. Tamalpais, Downtown Larkspur lets you enjoy California’s summer offerings and nature’s bouquets while tasting the Bay Area’s gourmet foods during the 24th annual Larkspur Flower & Food Festival filled with music, food and flowers for all ages on May 26, 2013.
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