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SF's Huge Free Halloween Party at Bill GrahamSF’s Huge Free Halloween Party at Bill Graham
By - posted 10/20/2019
Fairs & Festivals

Another Planet Entertainment is partnering with San Francisco Police Department Northern Station CPAB to host the annual Halloween Party & Matinee on Sunday, October 20th at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. This year’s free daytime movie will feature The Secret Life Of Pets. Join us for an afternoon of free food, games, more...

SF’s Brand New “Outpost” Festival is TodaySF’s Brand New “Outpost” Festival is Today
By - posted 10/17/2019
Fairs & Festivals

Join Outpost for the first-ever San Francisco City Market – a 40,000 sq. ft. cultural festival celebrating music, food, drink, art, sustainability and immersive experiences from Harley-Davidson, YETI, wild foraged cocktails w/ Ketel One, a pork belly workshop w/ Niman Ranch and more. Check out YACHT‘s performance and their panel discussion more...

A Black Mirror-ish Pop-Up Shop is Opening in SFA Black Mirror-ish Pop-Up Shop is Opening in SF
By - posted 10/15/2019
Brand New

The Glass Room is a pop-up store with a twist, displaying products and provocations where nothing is actually for sale. “Go to The Glass Room. If Black Mirror had a showroom, this would be it.” – Baratunde Thurston’ Instead, the objects in The Glass Room bring to life the hidden aspects of more...

2019 World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off2019 World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off
By - posted 10/13/2019
Fairs & Festivals

Want to see a pumpkin that weighs almost as much as a Smart Car? World Pumpkin Capital Half Moon Bay will present its 46th Annual Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off. The Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off is offering a special $30,000 mega-prize for the world record-breaking pumpkin at the prestigious Half more...

Red Bull's Epic SUP Race Under the GG BridgeRed Bull’s Epic SUP Race Under the GG Bridge
By - posted 10/13/2019
Only in San Francisco

Red Bull Heavy Water returns as arguably the most intense stand-up paddling event in the world with the event window beginning on Monday, October 14. The world’s best male and female SUP athletes will be back in San Francisco to take on a 12 km course from Aquatic Park under the iconic more...

Fleet Week 2019Fleet Week 2019
By - posted 10/13/2019
Fairs & Festivals

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront and Dogpatch for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week airshow and festival. 39th Annual San Francisco Fleet Week  October 6 – 14, 2019 San Francisco FREE The 39th Annual San Francisco Fleet Week – San Francisco’s more...

Cable Car Bell Ringing ContestCable Car Bell Ringing Contest
By - posted 10/9/2019
City Insight

Everyone is welcome to attend this popular and lively San Francisco tradition – the 55th year Cable Car Bell Ringing Contest. Please note the event starts at noon, not 1:30pm as was previously listed. This competition features the best of the SFMTA’s professional bell-ringers vying for the coveted title of Bell Ringing more...

PG&E Shut-Off Survival GuidePG&E Shut-Off Survival Guide
By - posted 10/9/2019
City Insight

As a precautionary measure to reduce wildfire risk during the forecasted severe wind event, PG&E confirmed that it will implement a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) in portions of 34 northern, central and coastal counties, affecting electric service for nearly 800,000 customers. Power outages could last up to 5 days. The more...

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass: Everything You Need to KnowHardly Strictly Bluegrass: Everything You Need to Know
By - posted 10/5/2019
Fairs & Festivals

2019 brings San Francisco the 19th annual Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival, one of the largest, free-est and beloved music festivals in the country. Be one of over 750,000 attendees over the three-day musical extravaganza in beautiful Golden Gate Park. Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2019 Three days, seven stages, over 90 artists Friday-Sunday, Oct. 4-6, 2019 – The more...

San Francisco's Fall Cocktail PartySan Francisco’s Fall Cocktail Party
By - posted 10/4/2019
Get Out: Events

Ever had an Apple Cider Mimosa with a cinnamon ring? Or an Apple Hinny with nutmeg dusting? You’re invited to San Francisco’s Fall Cocktail Party, a special celebration of seasonal cocktails with a DJ after party. And it all takes place at Bar Fluxus, SF’s newest art bar that’s tucked away more...

SF's Newest Ferry Landing at Chase CenterSF’s Newest Ferry Landing at Chase Center
By - posted 10/3/2019
Brand New

Mayor London N. Breed today announced the opening of the new Mission Bay Interim Ferry Landing at Pier 48 ½ and the launch of ferry service to Chase Center. Ferry service will be available to and from Oakland, Alameda and Larkspur beginning on October 5, 2019—in time for the first Warriors more...

Free for All Bay Area Residents: de Young & Legion of HonorFree for All Bay Area Residents: de Young & Legion of Honor
By - posted 10/3/2019
Brand New

Following the success of Free Saturdays—a program offering free admission to San Francisco residents every Saturday—the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco today announced that they will be extending the program to include the entire Bay Area. Starting October 19, 2019, general admission to the de Young and Legion of more...

Help Turn Salesforce Tower into "Eye Of Sauron" on HalloweenHelp Turn Salesforce Tower into “Eye Of Sauron” on Halloween
By - posted 9/30/2019
Only in San Francisco

The same folks behind the insane (and ultimately successful) petition last year to turn the Salesforce Tower LED display into the Eye of Sauron are at it again for 2019. Read More: Change.org Petition | Facebook Event Page Rival Crazy Halloween Ideas Turn 181 Fremont into Eye of Sauron (just awaiting discovery of new plasma more...

2019 Folsom Street Fair2019 Folsom Street Fair
By - posted 9/29/2019
Only in San Francisco

The 36th Annual Folsom Street Fair, a true only in San Francisco original, covers over 13 city blocks filled with 250,000+ people in their most outrageous leather, rubber, and fetish attire enjoying the world’s largest leather fair. 2019 Folsom Street Fair Sunday, September 29, 2019 | 11 am to 6 pm Folsom Street more...

34th Annual Pacific Coast "Fog Fest"34th Annual Pacific Coast “Fog Fest”
By - posted 9/28/2019
Fairs & Festivals

Say goodbye to summer with a two day festival celebrating the sun, sand & surf. With over 200 arts & crafts booths, three stages of live music, a Saturday morning parade, a Sunday morning Fog Jog and great festival food. Fog Fest 2019 September 28-29, 2019 | 10 am to 6 pm Palmetto more...