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The Night of 300+ Bay Area Block PartiesThe Night of 300+ Bay Area Block Parties
By - posted 8/4/2019
Get Out: Events

Combat crime while meeting some new neighbors at the 36th Annual National Night Out, a crime prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch in various cities around the Bay Area on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 with more than 300 neighborhood block parties. Neighborhoods host big block parties featuring cookouts, visits from local police more...

$15 Anchor Brewery Tours$15 Anchor Brewery Tours
By - posted 8/4/2019
Deals

Throughout Anchor Steam Week, save $10 on admission to Anchor’s historic brewery tour. For just $15 per person, enjoy a 90-minute brewery tour at their Potrero Hill facility. Your experience will wrap up in their taproom where you will have the opportunity to sample 12 Anchor brews on draught during a more...

World Dog Surfing ChampionshipsWorld Dog Surfing Championships
By - posted 8/2/2019
Fairs & Festivals

The Dog Surfing World Championships takes place on the NorCal coast — where the concept for the sport originated with big thanks to the book that started it all – The Dog’s Guide to Surfing – bringing together dog surfing talent for charity. Dog surfers are invited to bring home the gold. 4th more...

46th Annual Nihonmachi Street Fair46th Annual Nihonmachi Street Fair
By - posted 8/2/2019
Fairs & Festivals

The Nihonmachi Street Fair considers itself the original “melting pot” of street fairs, with many aspects of Asian-Pacific American life—and San Francisco’s cultural life—expressed through performance, tradition, art, music, food, and community outreach and service. Over 30,000 festival attendees have made their way to the fair in past years.  2019 Nihonmachi more...

Jerry Day 2019Jerry Day 2019
By - posted 8/2/2019
Fairs & Festivals

The 17th Annual Jerry Day is an annual civic and cultural event that celebrates one of the greatest rock guitarists of all time and San Francisco native son, Jerry Garcia and his Excelsior roots. The all day concert and festival takes place at the appropriately named “Jerry Garcia Amphitheater” in McLaren Park. Jam more...

29 Best Cheap Things to Do in Maui29 Best Cheap Things to Do in Maui
By - posted 7/30/2019
Travel

With the recent launch of Southwest flights to Hawaii from the Bay Area in 2019, maybe you’re considering a trip! Our Editor-in-Chief booked on the first day the flights went on sale and scored a deal for $200 roundtrip! If you’re looking to score a cheap deal, according to Scott’s more...

SPIN's Free Ping Pong FridaysSPIN’s Free Ping Pong Fridays
By - posted 7/29/2019
Get Out: Events

What’s better than leaving work early on a Friday to play ping pong and get happy hour drink speicals? Celebrate summer in August with SPIN. Leave work early on Fridays and from Noon to 5pm come play ping pong for free and get happy hour drink specials. Then stay to watch more...

Salesforce Park's New Free Rooftop Concert SeriesSalesforce Park’s New Free Rooftop Concert Series
By - posted 7/29/2019
Fairs & Festivals

Salesforce Park, SF’s newly-reopened 5.4 acre park on top of the Transit Center hosts a ton of free events every week highlighted by free weekly after-work outdoor rooftop concerts curated by People in Plazas. So close your laptop and open your soul with after-work jams from seasoned Bay Area musicians.  Live@5 Free more...

The Kinky "Up Your Alley" Street FairThe Kinky “Up Your Alley” Street Fair
By - posted 7/28/2019
Only in San Francisco

This is no indie hipster fair with hand-knit scarves and folk music. Up Your Alley is only for real players, where leather daddies rule the streets of SoMa. If rubber, biker gear, or any variety of built, hairy men turns you on, then they’ve got it. In their own words, you won’t more...

2019 Berkeley Kite Festival
By - posted 7/24/2019
Fairs & Festivals

You are invited to become part of the Berkeley Kite Festival where the earth, wind, and sky combine to create an unequaled festival experience. Experience the artistry of modern kite flying at the 34th Annual Berkeley Kite Festival & West Coast Kite Championships. You’ll find something for everyone, from giant creature kites more...

San Francisco Ballet at Stern GroveSan Francisco Ballet at Stern Grove
By - posted 7/23/2019
Artsy Fartsy

A summer favorite returns when the San Francisco Ballet, under the leadership of Artistic Director Helgi Tomasson, performs a selection of highlights from their current repertory at Stern Grove Festival. Conductor Martin West leads the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra. San Francisco Ballet at Stern Grove Sunday, July 28, 2019 | 2pm 19th Ave. more...

SF's Free 100-Foot Fun Slide is ComingSF’s Free 100-Foot Fun Slide is Coming
By - posted 7/21/2019
Fairs & Festivals

Bring the family to the 2019 Circus Festival where Circus Bella and Prescott Circus Theatre will delight with fun and acrobatic performances, plus the kids can enjoy a fun slide, arts activities, and games. 8th Annual Circus Festival Sunday, July 28, 2019 | Noon to 4 pm NOW Hunters Point, Jennings St and Cargo Way, more...

SFO's Free Terminal 1 Sneak Preview PartySFO’s Free Terminal 1 Sneak Preview Party
By - posted 7/20/2019
Celebrations

Join in to celebrate the grand opening of SFO’s new Harvey Milk Terminal 1 (serving JetBlue and Southwest starting July 23) and the upcoming opening of the Grand Hyatt at SFO. SFO is hosting a special Community Day and you’re invited for a free sneak peek inside the new Harvey Milk more...

National Ice Cream DayNational Ice Cream Day
By - posted 7/16/2019
Eat & Drink

Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with super, awesome, cheap (or free) ice cream deals like $1.25 sundaes at Fenton’s, free Mochi Ice Cream at Uniqlo Union Square, and a National Ice Cream Day celebration in San Francisco!

Apollo 11 Moon Landing 50th AnniversaryApollo 11 Moon Landing 50th Anniversary
By - posted 7/16/2019
Celebrations

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission which landed on the moon on July 20, 1969, with Neil Armstrong taking the historic first steps on the moon 6 hours later. The first steps on the moon took place at 7:56pm Pacific Time. Apollo 11 blasted off on July 16, more...