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“Amazon Locker” Giveaway Day | Justin Herman Plaza
First it was Google’s mysterious barge in San Francisco Bay, now Amazon is getting into the act with a cryptic structure appearing in the city for promotional purposes.
On Thursday, Amazon set up a giant orange locker in Justin Herman Plaza. Named “giant,” this is a super-sized version ...
Free Coffee & Bike Tune-Ups | Duboce Park Cafe
Friday, May 16 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 3:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Duboce Park Cafe
Postmates, Duboce Park Cafe and Wiggle Bicycles are setting up shop in the parklet outside Duboce Park Cafe where they’ll be offering free bike maintenance (flat fixes, brake & shift adjustments, bike fittings and general bike consultation) for all of their guests.
They’ll also be serving ...
2014 Free “Epidemic Film Festival” with Academy of Art | Castro Theater
Taking place at San Francisco’s historic Castro Theatre, the 8th Annual Epidemic Film Festival showcases the best student work from the School of Acting and the School of Motion Pictures & Television on May 16, 2014. Free, but an RSVP is required. Hundreds of students vie ...
“Off the Grid” Friday Night Food Truck Party | Fort Mason
Off The Grid goes “late night” at Fort Mason with a special late night happy hour from 10pm to 11pm during their weekly food truck party.
Bar Vendor Happy Hour:
$1 off all Magnolia Gastropub and Brewery Beers
$5 Cocktails at Alembic
1/2 off Sangrias at Quality Beverage Company ...
40 Years of “Beach Blanket Babylon” Celebration | Friday Nights at the de Young
The de Young Museum celebrates 40 years of comedy, music, and fun with Steve Silver’s Beach Blanket Babylon. Find the special display of two hats from the show in Wilsey Court.
Schedule for May 16, 2014
6:30 pm: Performance: Live Music by FOG with a special presentation by ...Every Friday
Burning Man Talk: How To Do It Right | Oakland
Wondering what this Burning Man stuff is all about? Then this is the seminar, taught by two veteran Burners, is for you.
Free, but an RSVP is required.
You’ll learn many of the ins and outs of Burning Man:
Where you can find exciting participatory events both before ...
Helix Happy Hour: Fractal Music & Chaos Theory | Peninsula
Chaos theory reveals the hidden order in many seemingly random phenomena including the flow of meandering rivers and airflow around birds’ wings in flight.
Explore turbulence and self-similarity and enjoy presentations from these special guests:
6-6:45 pm: Fractal-generated music by Stedman Wilson, PhD
6:45-7:30 pm: Baiju Bhatt talks ...Monthly
Free Art “Action Auction” | SF
[freespace] is hosting its first art auction and it all happens without money. There will be twenty 14″x18″ framed photographs taken by a local photographer for auction. All are invited.
How does this money-less auction work?
Guests will “bid” with a proposed action. An action that they promise to ...
East Bay Burner Social: Art Sneak Peek & Fun Stories | Oakland
Laura Kimpton, creator of many huge and well loved installations on the playa, will be the special guest at the May’s East Bay Burner Social.
Free, but an RSVP is required.
Laura is an artist, teacher and engaging speaker with many fun and enlightening stories drawn from ...
Tibetan Wildlife & Nomads: Conservation Lecture & Photography | Presidio
Friday, May 16 – All Day |
Cost: FREE | Presidio Trust Headquarters
“Wildlife and Nomads: Conservation Challenges on the High Tibetan Plateau”
George B. Schaller Ph.D., Wildlife Conservation Society, New York
Movie in the Park: “Despicable Me 2” | Oakland
Friday, May 16 – 7:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Redwood Heights Recreation Center
Friday May 16 – Despicable Me 2 (PG 98 minutes)
Despicable Me 2 is a 2013 American 3D computer-animated comedy film and the sequel to the 2010 animated film Despicable Me. Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help deal with a powerful new super criminal.
Bike Ride Of The Gods | San Jose Bike Party
Friday, May 16 – 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Secret San Jose Location
San Jose Bike Party is a place to ride bikes, make friends, and have a good time every third Friday of each month at 8 pm. San Jose is the largest city in Northern California, but they are hidden in the suburban sprawl. It’s time ...Monthly
Seduction Feroce: Burlesque & Drag Variety Show | Oakland
Friday May 16th’s show boasts a sizzling line-up of burlesque, drag, spoken word, and circus performances, not to mention amazing games and raffle prizes.
See incredible performances by Joyce Lee, Andi Stardust, Snatch Adams, Kim Burly, The Tartlettes, and Mojo Deville.The night is hosted by Wonder ...Monthly
Outdoor Movie & Food Truck Night: “The Muppets” | Emeryville
Friday, May 16 – 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Doyle-Hollis Park
Catch a screening of The Muppets.
With the help of three fans, The Muppets must reunite to save their old theater from a greedy oil tycoon.
Win Tix: Opulent Temple Burning Man DJ Party | Public Works
Opulent Temple is taking the next step on their ambitious Burning Man playa plans in 2014 with a whole new front of house set up to enjoy big beats and warm fire under the desert stars.
They’re taking over both floors of Public Works for this ...
