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Ben & Jerry’s Vegan Ice Cream Party
By - posted 5/28/2018
Eat & Drink

Calling all frozen dessert fans. You’re invited to dig into their entire lineup of euphoric Non-Dairy flavors. There will be sampling for every one of their Certified Vegan, almond milk-based flavors on Wednesday, May 30th. Join at their Jefferson Street Scoop Shop to try all of the flavors for free. Ben & more...

El Rio’s 23rd Annual Memorial Day Patio Party & BBQ
By - posted 5/27/2018
Get Out: Events

Always one to go for the foul mouth, El Rio marks this holiday with their 23rd Annual Sh*t Kickin’ Memorial Day bash. They plan on getting it good and toasty with a classic mix of good old fashioned, old school San Francisco vibes. They’ll have your country, your western, your rock, more...

Memorial Day Guided Walking Tours
By - posted 5/27/2018
City Discoveries

If you have the day off on Memorial Day, why not spend part of your day learning something new about the city you love. San Francisco City Guides will be offering thirteen free guided walking tours on Memorial Day Monday. All tours are free and open to the public, but donations are welcome. Memorial Day more...

SF’s 150th Anniversary Memorial Day Ceremony
By - posted 5/26/2018
Celebrations

The Presidio Trust, the City of San Francisco and the Department of Veterans Affairs​ invite you to be part of the official City and County of San Francisco Memorial Day Observance. 2018 marks the 150th anniversary of the Presidio’s participation in the city’s annual ceremony, dating back to the establishment of more...

Check Out the Castro’s Brand New Harvey Milk Mural
By - posted 5/24/2018
City Discoveries

Look who now greets everyone at Castro and Market! As long as you can get past the fact that this mural is basically a big ad for Stoli Vodka, this is a pretty cool new addition to the Castro that popped up this week. In celebration of Harvey Milk Day 2018, more...

Dolores Park History Day
By - posted 5/22/2018
City Discoveries

The “Love Dolores” initiative of the city’s Rec & Park Department and the Dolores Park Ambassadors are organizing a History Day. Come learn about the parks original inhabitants, the Ohlone people; hear stories of the 1906 and the Golden Fire Hydrant. Dolores Park History Day Saturday, May 26, 2018 | 2 to more...

Salesforce Tower Lights Up
By - posted 5/22/2018
Artsy Fartsy

On May 22, 2018, the public art installation that will top Boston Properties and Hines’ new Salesforce Tower will finally be revealed. Local artist Jim Campbell has created a piece called “Day for Night” – the tallest public art installation in the United States which will forever transform the San more...

Meet SF’s Newest Block Party
By - posted 5/20/2018
Fairs & Festivals

Get ready for a brand new good ol’ fashioned block party & festival in SoMa featuring a bunch of local businesses (District, 25 Lusk, Cento, Local Tap, Steep and more) in the area teaming up to create a Summer Jam in the city. They are creating an outdoor beer garden with more...

Oakland Greek Festival
By - posted 5/18/2018
Fairs & Festivals

Enjoy a mini-vacation spent in the midst of authentic Greek culture at the Oakland Greek Festival taking place at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral in the Oakland Hills. Find a plethora of Greek foods like Glyko pastries and warm lamb sandwiches, stroll through the marketplace (Agora), and take a few sprints around the more...

Bay to Breakers 2018
By - posted 5/17/2018
Only in San Francisco

Bring your costumed, your semi-naked and your beer (try to be discreet) and participate in one of the largest races in America – also one of the most strange and “San Francentric.” The third Sunday in May brings us “Bay to Breakers,” the crown jewel of San Francisco events since 1912 with more...

Bay Area 2018 Himalayan Fair
By - posted 5/17/2018
Fairs & Festivals

The Himalayan Fair offers a rare occasion to experience a unique Himalayan festival without leaving the Bay Area during the annual two-day Himalayan Fair in Berkeley’s Live Oak Park. 2018 Himalayan Fair May 19-20, 2018 – Saturday: 10 am to 7 pm – Sunday: 10 am to 5:30 pm Live Oak Park, Berkeley FREE Fairgoers will be treated to more...

Check Out Burning Man’s Newest Art Pieces
By - posted 5/17/2018
Artsy Fartsy

Get a peek at all the amazing 2018 Burning Man Arts without getting hot and dusty in the desert from 7-10 pm on Friday, May 18, 2018. Burning Man Arts Sneak Peek Friday, May 18, 2018 | 7 to 10 pm Classic Cars West, 411 26th Street, Oakland FREE, but an RSVP is required Curious about what art projects are more...

1015 Folsom’s Free Dance Party
By - posted 5/16/2018
Freebies

We know you love free — so let 1015 Folsom spoil you w/ (4x) headliners for free this Thursday. It’s Sirius XM’s “The Cookout” live on tour. Free Dance Party at 1015 Folsom Thursday, May 17, 2018 | 10 pm to 2 am 1015 Folsom, 1015 Folsom St, San Francisco FREE with RSVP on Eventbrite more...

50 “Stomper” Statues Pop-Up All Over Oakland
By - posted 5/16/2018
Artsy Fartsy

To help commemorate the team’s 50 years in Oakland, the Oakland A’s are proud to introduce Stomper in the Town, a public art event that features 50 life-size statues of the lovable A’s mascot throughout Oakland (well.. life size for a human, not an elephant). The 50 statues were created into more...

The 2018 Oakland Mural Festival | May 12-19
By - posted 5/14/2018
Fairs & Festivals

This year, Bay Area Mural Festival is teaming up with Visit Oakland to put on the Oakland Mural Festival as part of the first ever Oakland Art Month. The Oakland Mural Festival will bring together master muralists and Oakland youth through a series of artist residencies and workshops culminating in the painting of up to more...