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Nine Awesome Spots to Watch the 49ersNine Awesome Spots to Watch the 49ers
By - posted 1/19/2020
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The 49ers are good in, like, forever. So it’s time to become faithful again and watch the Niners take on the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship. In addition to the usual sports bars, here are some of our favorite places to check out the game. 49ers vs. Green Bay Packers more...

MLK Jr. Day Festival, March & Parade 2020 (San Francisco)MLK Jr. Day Festival, March & Parade 2020 (San Francisco)
By - posted 1/17/2020
Celebrations

Every year, the Bay Area celebrates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a series of festivals, marches and celebrations highlighted by a march and festival near the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. Most of the events are organized by the NorCalMLK Foundation. Getting There – Monday, January more...

11 Free Walking Tours on MLK Day Monday11 Free Walking Tours on MLK Day Monday
By - posted 1/16/2020
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San Francisco City Guides offer free guided walking tours of many different neighborhoods in the city and will be offering a full slate of free tours on MLK weekend Saturday through Monday. Tour starting times range from 9:30 am to 2 pm and there are 49 different tours for you to more...

Cal Academy of Sciences' Neighborhood Free DaysCal Academy of Sciences’ Neighborhood Free Days
By - posted 1/14/2020
Freebies

Each San Francisco neighborhood (defined by zipcode) can visit the California Academy of Sciences for free over a three-day weekend (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday) in the spring and fall of each year. So that means as long as you have a driver’s license or other proof of residency, you can save yourself more...

Every Bay Area Women's March for 2020Every Bay Area Women’s March for 2020
By - posted 1/14/2020
Have Your Voice Heard

It’s time for the Women’s Marches for 2020. At these non-partisan, peaceful events throughout the Bay Area join in and get counted. Oakland Saturday, January 18, 2020 from 10am to 5pm at Frank Ogawa Plaza in Oakland. Featuring a huge community action fair. 10am for coffee, poster making and music. 11am march more...

San Francisco Winter Pop-Up Comedy FestivalSan Francisco Winter Pop-Up Comedy Festival
By - posted 1/13/2020
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HellaFunny and Funcheap are taking over the Neck of the Woods and turning it into a secret pop-up comedy club for one weekend. Come enjoy some big laughs with some of SF’s best comedians. Comedians from this show have been seen on NBC, ABC, Viceland, MTV, Netflix, Cobb’s, SF Sketchfest, Clusterfest more...

No Pants BART Ride DayNo Pants BART Ride Day
By - posted 1/12/2020
Fun & Games

Drop your pants for the 19th Annual No Pants Subway Ride in San Francisco and the Bay Area. The whole point is for 600+ people to ride BART (and then Muni) without any pants (wearing interesting undies and colorful socks) and to keep a straight face and act completely normal. 2020 No Pants BART more...

SF Big Free Science Fiction FestivalSF Big Free Science Fiction Festival
By - posted 1/12/2020
Brand New

SF by the Bay, a celebration of Bay Area science fiction and fantasy, includes over 30 programs, including author talks, live dramas, lectures, panel discussions, a “filk” music concert (songs inspired by sci-fi and fantasy), book displays, a costume contest and diverse film screenings, including landmark films with a local more...

Krispy Kreme's New Mini Donuts | Free Every MondayKrispy Kreme’s New Mini Donuts | Free Every Monday
By - posted 1/11/2020
Freebies

Did you know a small cheat is proven to help keep your New Year’s resolutions on track? Krispy Kreme’s New Minis are the tastiest solution for your resolution. Four of your favorites doughnut flavors are now available in mini form – The Original Glazed ®, Chocolate Iced with Sprinkles, Strawberry Iced more...

Napa Lighted Art Festival 2020Napa Lighted Art Festival 2020
By - posted 1/7/2020
Artsy Fartsy

Napa does Art After Dark. This nine-day festival is free to the public and features iconic architecture that becomes the painting in a unique lighted art walk. Original artwork is created by local and international artists with installations at approximately 13 locations in Downtown Napa, the Oxbow District and other places within more...

SF's Black History FestivalSF’s Black History Festival
By - posted 1/5/2020
Fairs & Festivals

Black History Month is an integral part of our nation’s tradition in which we promote affirmative examples of important historical events, honorable leaders and steps towards collective change. About the Festival: Beginning on Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday weekend and throughout February, the library champions Black history, culture and heritage with more...

Every Bay Area Restaurant Week in 2020Every Bay Area Restaurant Week in 2020
By - posted 1/5/2020
Worth the Splurge

Restaurant week continues to grow… In fact, it’s now “California Restaurant Month” with cities all over the state trying to get people out and dining during a traditionally slow month of January. Here’s all of the Bay Area’s restaurant weeks for 2020; most are in January and a few are spread more...

Dave Chappelle Tickets On Sale 1/4 at NoonDave Chappelle Tickets On Sale 1/4 at Noon
By - posted 1/4/2020
Brand New

It ain’t cheap, but it is fun. We get tons of requests for alerting people to when big shows like this are on sale (even if prices are high) so here we go! Dave Chappelle – Live at The Chapel in SF – Sat 1/4 at 10pm, Sun 1/5 at 7pm + 10pm – more...

SamTrans Now Offers Free Transfers for 2020SamTrans Now Offers Free Transfers for 2020
By - posted 1/4/2020
Brand New

To help inform riders about the agency’s new free transfer policy which just began on 1/1/20, SamTrans is holding a series of outreach events. SamTrans staff will be providing riders with free Clipper cards (which would normally cost $3 without autoload) and will help explain how the new policy will more...

SF's 2020 Festivals & Can't-Miss EventsSF’s 2020 Festivals & Can’t-Miss Events
By - posted 1/1/2020
Fairs & Festivals

Here’s a list of our favorite San Francisco and Bay Area festivals, street fairs and can’t-miss events for the Winter of 2020. Most of the events are free, or we’ll let you know how to get the best deals.    January SF Sketchfest: The San Francisco Comedy Festival Two weeks in Mid-Late January Next Date(s) – more...