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Thursday, May 23, 2013

Old South Park: Rare Neighborhood Walking Tour | SF City Guides
Old South Park: Rare Neighborhood Walking Tour | SF City Guides
Thursday, May 23 – 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted. Some tours may be limited in size.
 | 3rd St and S. Park St.

Join a short tour of San Francisco’s first planned community — its ups and downs, fortune, romance, and the infamous ’2nd Street Cut.’ 2013 May Tour Thursday, May 23 at 1:30 pm This tour more...

10:00 amWalgreens Fresh Samples Tour: Free Fro Yo, Smoothie & Juice | SF  FREE
4:00 pmWin Tix: North Beach Food & Wine Tasting Tour | SF   WIN*
*Win a pair of tickets. Regular price, $86 per person.
5:00 pmAsian Art Museum: $10 Thursday Nights | SF   WIN*
*$10 for admission after 5pm - includes admission to special galleries
5:00 pmFree Belgian Chocolate Waffle Day | TCHO Chocolate Factory   FREE*
*While supplies last
6:00 pmDIY ‘Zine Making Workshop | Oakland   $1*
*Sliding scale cost $1-$10 - RSVP requested http://rpscollective.org/eventreg/?ee=291
6:00 pmThursday Night Fever NightLife | California Academy of Sciences   $12*
*$12 general, $10 for museum members - 21+
6:00 pmBackyard Roots: Urban Farming | Omnivore Books   FREE
6:00 pmFree Acoustic Funk Rock Concert: Curt Yagi | Annie Alley   FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
6:30 pmStorking Comedy: Free Standup & Intrusive Interviews | Oakland   FREE
6:30 pmWin Tix: SF Beer History Night: Unlimited Craft Beer Tastings | The Old Mint   WIN*
*Win a pair of tickets. Regular price, $30 each.
7:00 pmVaudeville Night: $5 Comedy & Music Variety Show | Red Devil Lounge   $5
7:00 pmFree Concert, Beer & Snacks: Roem Baur’s Folk Blues | SF   FREE
7:00 pmTwang: Honky Tonk & Country Jamboree | North Beach   FREE
7:30 pmSan Francisco Magazine’s “Authors Issue” Release Party | Ferry Building   FREE
8:00 pmFree “Tickled Pink” Comedy Night | SF   FREE*
*Free - tips accepted at the end of the evening.
8:00 pmPay-What-You-Can Theater Night: “Birds of a Feather” | SF   $1*
*Pay what you can.
8:00 pmFree “Comedy Bodega” Showcase | Mission Dist.   FREE*
*No cover, but there is a one drink minimum. Arrive early for best seating. Doors open 7:30
8:00 pmWin Tix: He’s My Brother, She’s My Sister: Songwriting, Costumes & Tap Dance | Oakland   WIN*
*Win a pair of tickets. Regular cost, $15 in advance, $18 at the door.
8:00 pmUNIQLO Designer Party: Open Bar & Motown DJs | SF   FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required. Arrive early as admission is not guaranteed.
8:30 pmFree Comet Club Comedy | SF   FREE
8:30 pm“Nightlife on Mars” Underground Comedy Night with Jesse Hett | SF   FREE
9:00 pmWin Tix: Detroit Cobras: Leather, Heels & Ass-Shaking Anthems | Slim’s   WIN*
*Win a pair of tickets. Regular cost, $16

Friday, May 24, 2013

2013 Golden Gate Bonspiel: Curling Competition | Fremont
2013 Golden Gate Bonspiel: Curling Competition | Fremont
Friday, May 24 – 8:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free to watch.
| Sharks Ice

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 more...

10:00 amWalgreens Fresh Samples Tour: Free Fro Yo, Smoothie & Juice | SF   FREE
12:30 pmFree “Here Now Dance” Performance & DJ | Annie Alley   FREE
5:00 pmFriday Nights at OMCA: Night Market & Off the Grid | Oakland   $6*
*Half-price gallery admission for adults, ages 18 and under are free. Admission for Members is always free. Cash bar. Prices vary for Off the Grid food trucks.
5:00 pm“Off the Grid” Friday Night Food Truck Party | Fort Mason   FREE*
*Free to attend, but bring some cash for food from food trucks.
5:00 pmOrange Nights: Food & Flowers | Friday Nights at the de Young   FREE*
*Programs are free and open to the public, but does not include admission to the museum's galleries
5:30 pmBites Off Broadway: Friday Night Food Truck Block Party & Picnic | Oakland   FREE*
*Bring cash for food.
6:00 pmFourth Fridays Art Walk | Inner Sunset   FREE
6:00 pmSavor Meditation Practice | SF   FREE*
*Donations welcome.
6:30 pmFree Friday Chicken Wing Buffet & $3 Cocktails | Castro   FREE*
*Free chicken wing buffet from 6:30 to 8:30p - drink purchase may be required. While supplies last.
7:00 pmUnder the Influence: Performance Series | North Beach   $5*
*Suggested donation to support the venue. Nobody turned away for lack of funds, ever.
8:30 pmSF Beer Olympics: Drinking Games & $2 Beers | North Beach   FREE*
*RSVP on Facebook and your first shot is $1.
9:00 pmFree Folk-Punk Concert: The Crux | The Uptown   FREE
10:00 pmFreaky-Deaky Friday: A Costume Box Dance Party | SF   $5
10:30 pmF!#&ing Free Fridays: Improv Comedy | SF   FREE


Saturday, May 25, 2013

2013 Golden Gate Bonspiel: Curling Competition | Fremont
2013 Golden Gate Bonspiel: Curling Competition | Fremont
Saturday, May 25 – 8:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free to watch.
| Sharks Ice

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 more...

9:00 am2013 Bay Area Classic Yo-Yo Contest | Golden Gate Park   FREE
9:00 amYard-Sale Style Art Show: Fog in a Jar & Transamerica Ice Sculpture | Hayes Valley   FREE*
*Event is free; artists works will be for sale.
9:00 amWalgreens Fresh Samples Tour: Free Fro Yo, Smoothie & Juice | SF   FREE
All Day2013 Green Cup: “Footbag” Hacky Sack Tournament | Oakland   FREE
10:00 amHot Rod & Custom 1920-1965s Car Show | Jack London Square   FREE
All DayTreasure Island Flea: 2nd Anniversary Party | Saturday   $3*
*RSVP for $5 vendor credit. * Get a $5 off voucher off a purchase of $25 or more at participating vendors, though most vendors participate
10:00 amSan Francisco Carnaval Festival 2013: Saturday | Mission   FREE*
*Free, but donations accepted
10:00 amOakland’s Churches & Temples: Free Guided Walking Tours | Summer 2013   FREE*
*Reservations are recommended by leaving a message on the Tours’ 24-hour hotline at (510) 238-3234 or via email to aallen@oaklandnet.com
10:00 amVisitacion Valley Part I: Rare Walking Tour | SF City Guides   FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted. Some tours may be limited in size.
10:00 amBungalows of Westwood Park: Rare Walking Tour | SF City Guides   FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted. Some tours may be limited in size.
10:00 amWin Tix: Treasure Island Flea: VIP Food & Wine Tickets | May 25-26   WIN*
*Win a pair of VIP passes. Otherwise use code FUNCHEAPSF for $17 deal for two. $5 shopping credit valid at most (but not all) vendors. Minimum purchase of $25 required to use the $5 credit.