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SF’s Biggest Sugar Castle
By - posted 11/21/2017
Holidays

The Westin St. Francis will be transformed into a festive oasis. Join Executive Pastry Chef Jean-Francois Houdré and his team as they unveil two spectacular one-of-a-kind handcrafted castles in the lobby of The Westin St. Francis. This annual holiday tradition began in 2005 with the stunning Medieval Sugar Castle, a life-like more...

Alcatraz’s Thanksgiving Sunrise Ceremony
By - posted 11/20/2017
Celebrations

The International Indian Treaty Council presents Indigenous Peoples’ Annual Thanksgiving Sunrise Gathering on Alcatraz Island, part of the San Francisco Ohlone Territory, on Thursday, November 23, 2017. Thanksgiving Sunrise Celebration Thursday, November 23, 2017 | 4 to 6 am Alcatraz Island, San Francisco FREE but you’ll need a boat ticket to get to Alcatraz Tickets to Alcatraz are $14 more...

$8 Giants Tickets for 2018 On Sale
By - posted 11/20/2017
Deals

Super cheap Giants tickets for the 2018 season are going on sale on Monday, November 20, 2018. You can buy tickets for April-June 2018 with many midweek tickets starting at just $8. (July-October tickets won’t go on sale until February 2018). Normally this sale is on “Black Friday” but for 2018 they’re stating more...

The “Snowflakes are Market” Are Back
By - posted 11/19/2017
Celebrations

The 10th Annual Market Street Snowflake Lighting ceremony will feature live performances as city officials will count down to the illumination of over 290 5×5 LED illuminated snowflakes on Market Street’s signature “Path of Gold” light poles in front of the cable car turn-around at Powell and Market streets. 2017 Snowflakes on Market Lighting Ceremony Monday, November 20, 2017 more...

How to Volunteer for Thanksgiving in SF
By - posted 11/17/2017
Holidays

Take a moment and give back to the community this Thanksgiving. Read on below for organizations across San Francisco and the Bay Area in need of volunteers to help spread food and warmth to those less fortunate. Know of another volunteering opportunity for Thanksgiving 2017? Let us know! Thanksgiving Day Block Party San more...

Amoeba’s 20th Anniversary Celebration
By - posted 11/17/2017
Celebrations

Amoeba SF turns 20 this November. To celebrate this Platinum Anniversary, they’re throwing a two-day party complete with live musical performances, DJs, flash sales, prizes, arts and crafts, a photo booth, Amoeba’s Platinum Drag Show, and more on Friday, November 17 and Saturday, November 18. Amoeba SF’s 20th Anniversary Celebration November 17-18, more...

SF’s Most Adorable Adoptable Doggies
By - posted 11/16/2017
Holidays

Macy’s in Union Square unveils their 31st Annual “Holiday Windows” with elaborately-decorated holiday window displays all along the outside of the building featuring some adorable (and adoptable) cats and dogs to help benefit the SPCA and find these furry friends a new home. 2017 Macy’s Holiday Windows November 17, 2017 – January 1, 2018 Macy’s more...

Winter Fireworks Spectacular
By - posted 11/15/2017
Celebrations

Kickstart the holiday season with awesome winter fireworks and enjoy a special free Disney on Ice performance on the outdoor ice rink in Justin Herman Plaza. After the performance, be sure to stick around for Embarcadero Center’s 31st Annual Building Lighting Ceremony when more than 17,000 lights illuminate the San Francisco skyline on four more...

Wing Wednesdays: SF’s 25¢ Chicken Wing Guide
By - posted 11/14/2017
Eat & Drink

This wing list is curated for Funcheap by Cooper Daly of SF Brunch Club, your home on the internet for your San Francisco bottomless brunch needs.  Updated November 2017  Wing Wednesday is a time-honored tradition in the world of bar specials. Why Wednesdays? 1) Alliteration is Amazing 2) Wednesdays aren’t generally more...

How to Get Free Holiday Parking in Downtown SF
By - posted 11/14/2017
Freebies

During the holidays, park for free at Embarcadero Center, when you shop or dine at any Embarcadero Center shop or restaurant, or skate at the Holiday Ice Rink, and receive free parking. Embarcadero Center is offering free parking for up to four hours for shoppers & skaters during the holiday season. 2017 Free more...

Warriors vs. Celtics: “The Relish” Game Watch Party
By - posted 11/12/2017
Get Out: Events

Join The Relish at The Connecticut Yankee for the ultimate Watch Party experience, as the Golden State Warriors take on the Boston Celtics. The Relish the new voice of female sports fans, but everyone is welcome to this game watch. So come meet new friends and fans in the Bay Area at more...

SF’s Biggest Community Thanksgiving Dinner
By - posted 11/12/2017
Celebrations

TEL HI’s Thanksgiving dinner has been a cherished tradition for over 25 years. This fantastic, free event typically brings together more than 500 neighbors and community members alike for a feast is being generously sponsored and prepared by Pier 2620 Hotel Fisherman’s Wharf and Boudin Bakery on Thursday, November 16, 2017. Free more...

2017 Barback Games & Expo
By - posted 11/10/2017
Fairs & Festivals

Watch San Francisco’s best barbacks battle it out in the 11th Annual Fernet-Branca Barback Games Finals. This year’s event is way bigger for 2017 with indoor and outdoor spaces, pop-up exhibitions, Fernet-inspired food and deserts, 170 years of Fernet-Branca art and more. The Fernet-Branca Barback Games & Expo features barback gladiators battling through a series more...

Free Bike Ride Friday: Unlimited 30-Min Bike Share
By - posted 11/8/2017
Freebies

San Francisco and the Bay Area have over 2,500 bikes for sharing and 250 stations with Ford GoBike. On Friday, November 10th they’re all free all day for unlimited 30-minute rides. Just sign up and get a free 24-hour pass. Grab a friend and hop on a Ford GoBike for a commute more...

See Fort Mason’s Huge New Art Studios
By - posted 11/8/2017
Artsy Fartsy

Join the SF Art Institute for the free weekend-long Opening Spectacle on November 10 from 7-10 pm and November 11 from 12-5 pm. The Friday night public party will feature music, one-night-only art installations, and live performances plus there’s open studios, see the work of over 100 emerging arts and tons more throughout more...