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Saturday, February 28

Treasure Chest of Love on Bernal Hill: Final Day | SF
Saturday, February 28 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Bernal Hill
According to a recent New York Times article, researchers who study love have put together 36 questions that could make any two people fall in love. Inspired by that article, an SF artist engraved those questions onto a treasure chest and placed it and two ...
9:30 amThe Beatles Choir: Volunteer Singalong | SF  FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is recommended.
A Sneak Peek at SF’s Brand New Presidio Parklands | SF
Saturday, February 28 – 10:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Women's Building
What should the New Presidio Parklands site look like? What kinds of programs and experiences should happen there? Find out more about the project and share your opinions at the Women’s Building in the Mission District on Saturday, February 28, 2015. New Presidio Parklands Project Workshop Saturday, February ...

Waterfall Hike: Flora, Fauna & Family Adventure | Marin
Saturday, February 28 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE
| Fairway Falls
Enjoy a free day of discovery and learning out in nature with the family. WildCare Family Adventures will visit Fairway Falls in Novato, part of the Ignacio Valley Open Space Preserve. Marin’s waterfalls are some of the county’s hidden treasures and are best appreciated when they’re running ...
11:00 amWin Tix: 2015 San Francisco History Expo  WIN*
*Tickets are $5 for adults.
11:00 amSecret Mission Popup “3rd Cousin” Chef Cooking Demo | Ferry Plaza Farmers Market  FREE
Indian Holi Festival 2015: Colorful Powder, Food & Dancing | Sunnyvale The colorful and fun-filled Indian Spring Festival – Holi (Festival of Colors) will be celebrated at the Sunnyvale Hindu Temple on February 28, 2015. $7 donation includes free food, drinks, colorful powder and music. Free for children under five. At the Sunnyvale Temple, the event starts by welcoming ...
11:00 amCreative Family Fun: Japanese Carp Kites | SF  FREE
“Hot Metal” Nation’s Oldest Type Foundry Demos | Presidio
Saturday, February 28 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is encouraged to mandhtype@arionpress.com.
| M&H Type & Arion Press
Celebrate a century of continued operation by the nation’s oldest and largest typefoundry, M & H (Mackenzie & Harris). Designated an “irreplaceable cultural treasure” by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Mackenzie and Harris was established with demo Monotype machines from the Panama Pacific International ...
The Saturday Hike for Beaches, Bridge & Beers | SF
Saturday, February 28 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Bring cash for food/drinks
| Lands End Visitor Center
A fun six mile hike in search of beaches, batteries (the military kind), bridges and beer. Meet in front of the Lands End Visitor Center, then follow Lands End Trail to Camino del Mar. Led by Jill Katz, you will walk via China Beach and Marshall ...
1:00 pmWin Tix: Baby Loves Disco | SF  WIN*
*Win a pair of tickets.
Art Was Here: Augmented Reality Tour of the Albany Bulb | East Bay
Saturday, February 28 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required and you'll need a smartphone or tablet to get the full experience.
| Albany Bulb
The organizers of the SOMArts exhibit Refuge in Refuse: Homesteading in Art and Culture, will lead a walking tour of the creations, realities and archives of the Albany Bulb. Learn about the history of the art and community that once flourished at the Bulb using ...
Song Exploder Live Podcast Recording: How to Dress Well | Noise Pop 2015
Saturday, February 28 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
| Swedish American Hall
Song Exploder is a podcast where musicians take apart their songs and piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. This is a live recording of an episode with How To Dress Well (singer-songwriter Tom Krell) breaking down his song “Pour Cyril”, from ...
Rare Archival Music Footage Screening & Q&A | Noise Pop 2015
Saturday, February 28 – 3:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
| Swedish American Hall
Catch a screening of rare and largely unseen footage from the Alan Lomax Archive, 1937–1991, in honor of the centennial of Lomax’s birth, January 31, 2015. Introduction and Q&A by Nathan Salsburg, curator of the Alan Lomax Archive. Free, but an RSVP is required. Includes newly transferred and ...
“Ghosts of Gentrification” Gay Bar Crawl | Castro
Saturday, February 28 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is recommended.
| 18th & Collingwood (Castro)
As part of the special series: The G Spot: Gentrification, Transformation, and Queer San Francisco, the Ghosts of Gentrification Bar Crawl will take you on a drinking adventure through the queer bars of old brought down by the myriad forces of gentrification–and those that have ...
Noise Pop 2015 Happy Hour: Free Indie Concert | SF
Saturday, February 28 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
| Bender's Bar & Grill
Featured performers: Wild Eyes (SF) The Traveling Ills plus special guests Free, but an RSVP is required.
Great White Shark Party: Film & Marine Costume Contest | 111 Minna
Saturday, February 28 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 11:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
| 111 Minna Gallery
Come to a free premier of the new shark film Great White Lies at 111 Minna followed by an after party featuring DJ Dino Orindo, costume contest and prizes Saturday, February 28, 2015. Free, but an RSVP is required. Come dressed in your favorite marine animal costume for a chance to ...
Win Tix: San Jose Craft Beer Festival | Unlimited Seasonal Tastings of 150 Craft Beers
Saturday, February 28 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: WIN*
*Tickets start at $49 for advance tickets and include unlimited 2 oz tastings.
| Santa Clara Fairgrounds Exposition Hall
Hand Crafted Tasting Co. brings you a unique seasonal beer tasting selection of around 150 craft beers, meads and ciders from over 75 established craft brewers,  mid-majors and up-and comers Attend seminars and meet one-on-one with industry experts in the Craft Concierge Center. Enjoy mouthwatering artisanal food and ...
7:30 pmComedians with Criminal Records | Great Star Theater  FREE*
*Free with RSVP to stroymoyd@yahoo.com to get on the guest list. Otherwise it's $20.
8:00 pmThe Setup: 222 Hyde Basement Comedy Night | Tenderloin  FREE*
*21 +
8:00 pmRoyale’s 3rd Anniversary Extravaganza | Trendyloin  FREE
2015 Bike Smut Film Fest: Erotic Bicycle Shorts | Oakland
Saturday, February 28 – 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Sliding scale donation $5 to $10 will be requested.
| The Omni Commons
For one night only, Bike Smut will make Oakland come again with a collection of erotic bicycle shorts made by cyclists, radicals, and queers from all over the world including various interpretations about what is great about sex and cycling. In 2015, the submissions are from Oakland, Chicago, ...
9:00 pm“Big Splash” Music Fest DJ After-Party | Oakland  FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is requested.
Win Tix: Lucent Dossier Experience | Regency Ballroom
Saturday, February 28 – 9:00 pm | Cost: WIN | The Regency Ballroom
Born of the LA underground scene, Lucent Dossier is a live performance experience that uses original music, performance, imagery, projection, and costumes. Recognized as one of the unstoppable pioneers of an artistic revolution sweeping the globe, their unique fashion, wild and completely innovative style of performance ...
11:59 pmWin Tix: Rocky Horror Picture Show | Clay Theater  WIN

Every Saturday

Free Community Yoga Class | Berkeley
Every Saturday – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Sports Basement (Berkeley)
Free Community Yoga Class | Berkeley
Grab your yoga mat and come to Sports Basement Berkeley for some relaxing weekend yoga. Community classes take place every Saturday. Free Community Yoga Class Every Saturday | 10 am Sports Basement, 2727 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA FREE Please BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat) and water bottle. All levels are welcome. Updated 1/28/2020 ...
Historic Ferry Building Tour | SF
Historic Ferry Building Tour | SF
Enjoy an hour-long walk on the rise, tragic fall, and modern rebirth of one of San Francisco’s most renowned historic landmarks. Visit a contemporary swirl of shops and learn the history of ferries, freeways, and quakes. Meet at the foot of the stairs at the front ...
Free Outdoor Yoga Day | Golden Gate Park
Every Saturday – 11:30 am | Cost: FREE | Golden Gate Park
Free Outdoor Yoga Day | Golden Gate Park
Take yourself outside and into the beauty of this city’s heart and soul. Practice yoga under the trees and let the ocean air sooth and invigorate you. This class expertly blends breathing and movement, strength and grace, imagination and form. You will gain a personal understanding ...
“The Setup” Underground Comedy Show | SF
Every Saturday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $5*
*$5 online with discount code FUNCHEAP; otherwise, it's $10.
| The Basement
"The Setup" Underground Comedy Show | SF
The Setup is an underground stand-up comedy show in the heart of San Francisco. This venue used to be the green room for the legendary Blackhawk jazz venue where Miles Davis used to play. Now, it’s a comedy show that features established comedians from around the ...
“Critical Hit” Comedy Show | Oakland
Every Saturday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $10 | It's Your Move Game Store
"Critical Hit" Comedy Show | Oakland
Critical Hit is hosted by Erik Krasner, Hayden Greif-Neill and Jim McVeigh at It’s Your Move Games & Hobbies in Temescal for over 4 years and still going strong. Every week, some of our favorite comedians are invited to perform. Along with the producers, you can ...
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