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Free Neighborhood Days at Academy of Sciences
By - posted 2/21/2018
Freebies

Each San Francisco neighborhood (defined by zipcode) can visit the California Academy of Sciences for free over a three-day weekend (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday) in the spring and fall of each year. So that means as long as you have a driver’s license or other proof of residency, you can save yourself more...

SF’s Most Slobbery Doggy Meetups
By - posted 2/21/2018
City Discoveries

From CorgiCon to Pug Sunday to Oodles of Doodles… it’s “Year of the Dog” according to the Chinese Zodiac calendar. So we thought it was a great excuse to wrassle up a list of some of SF’s biggest and most adorable dog meetup groups so we can wub our pups. (but more...

The Coldest Days of 2018: More SF Shelters Open
By - posted 2/21/2018
City Insight

The National Weather Service is predicting very cold temperatures with blustery conditions in San Francisco to continue through the end of the week with nighttime temperatures dipping into the low 40s and high 30s. The public is urged to check on older adults or those with disabilities frequently to ensure their more...

SF’s Arcade Olympics
By - posted 2/17/2018
Fun & Games

Sign up for the Emporium Olympics, a 2-week game tournament that runs simultaneously with the actual Olympics (Feb 9-25) 2018 featuring arcade games, pool, pinball, air hockey, Donkey Kong and more… and with tons of prizes. We’re told that participating in the Emporium Olympics is free and you’ll be provided with free more...

Noise Pop 2018
By - posted 2/17/2018
Fairs & Festivals

The Noise Pop Festival is San Francisco’s (and Funcheap’s) favorite indie music and art festival. Now in its 26th year, Noise Pop has brought early exposure to many emerging artists in the Bay Area and beyond, many of whom have gone on to widespread acclaim like the White Stripes, Modest Mouse, The Flaming more...

Oakland’s Tricycle Drag Races
By - posted 2/16/2018
Fun & Games

This is exactly how it sounds. Prove your worth in a daring tricycle race to the finish line. Mount one of two tricycles and dash to victory in Ale Industries’ yearly tricycle drag races. They are also roasting a locally-sourced pig outside the brewery (small donation per plate) with vegan options more...

SF Beer Week’s IPA Festival “Hops on Fire”
By - posted 2/15/2018
Fairs & Festivals

Spend your Saturday with 20+ of the West Coast’s top IPAs at Hops on Fire, part of SF Beer Week. There will be 10+ food trucks serving spicy food, live music and a chili pepper eating contest. Feel the heat at San Francisco’s spiciest beer festival, Hops on Fire. How high can you more...

SF’s First Outdoor Movie Night of 2018
By - posted 2/13/2018
Get Out: Events

Join Fort Point Beer Company at the Proxy SF Walk-In Theater for a special San Francisco Beer Week screening of “Blade Runner 2049.” “Blade Runner 2049” Outdoor Walk-In Theater Thursday, February 15, 2018 – 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Proxy SF | 432 Octavia St San Francisco, CA 94102 FREE Thirty years after the events of the first film, more...

SF’s Huge Free Fat Tuesday Party at 17 Venues
By - posted 2/13/2018
Celebrations

Come meet your neighbors and make new friends at the Annual Carnaval San Francisco Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Celebration at 20+ venues (and counting) in the Mission District. There will be live samba drummers and dancers winding their way through the party, and lively salsa, soca, cumbia, and rumba, so don’t miss more...

Fat Tuesday Block Party in the Fillmore
By - posted 2/11/2018
Celebrations

Fillmore Street comes alive with a neighborhood-wide Mardi Gras party during the annual Fat Tuesday in the Fillmore with a free blues concert. Fat Tuesday in the Fillmore Tuesday, February 13, 2018 | 5 pm Fillmore & O’Farrell Street, San Francisco FREE, but an RSVP is required Join the celebration of “Fat Tuesday in the Fillmore” with great more...

2018 Mardi Gras Parade
By - posted 2/11/2018
Fairs & Festivals

Celebrate Mardi Gras with a festive parade that will kick off with a Second Line featuring several fantastic local brass bands and other musicians.  2018 Mardi Gras Parade Tuesday, February 13, 2018 | 5 pm Starts at Patricia’s Green in Hayes Valley near Biergarten, SF FREE The 2018 parade starts at 5 pm and features Brass Bands, more...

California Academy of Sciences: Free Day
By - posted 2/10/2018
Freebies

The California Academy of Sciences is a world-class scientific and cultural institution in Golden Gate Park, a 400,000 square foot structure that houses an aquarium, a planetarium, a natural history museum and a four-story rainforest all under a living roof. The Academy typically hosts four free days a year. California Academy of more...

2018 SF Beer Week: 50 Events You Can’t Miss
By - posted 2/9/2018
Fairs & Festivals

SF Beer Week is a ten day celebration that showcases the Bay Area’s brewing heritage and contemporary craft beer scene. Have a pint… or a few at over 600 events in San Francisco and the Bay Area from February 9-18, 2018. There are beer dinners, food and beer pairing events, trivia nights, beer tastings, more...

Giants 2019 FanFest at AT&T Park
By - posted 2/9/2018
Fairs & Festivals

KNBR’s 26th Giants FanFest takes place at AT&T Park, Saturday, February 9, 2019. The day typically includes live KNBR broadcasts on the field, player Q&As, free player autographs, places to take photos, walk or play catch on the field (weather permitting), self-guided tours of the Giants Clubhouse, a kids zone and more. Expect a more...

Geez, People… Look up from Your Phone!
By - posted 2/9/2018
Only in San Francisco

Nate L nailed it with this tweet checking out BART riders so focused on their phones that the whole amazing world was passing them by. Geez, people, look up from your phone! You’re missing a great sunset. Quarry Lakes Regional Park, Fremont. @SFBART @bartdiaries pic.twitter.com/lo4bP2a4Fg — Nate L (@houseofannie) February 10, 2018