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54th Cable Car Bell Ringing Contest
By - posted 7/11/2017
Celebrations

Everyone is welcome to attend the popular, fun and uniquely San Francisco tradition – the annual Cable Car Bell Ringing Contest. This two-part competition features the best of the SFMTA’s professional bell-ringers vying for the coveted title of Bell Ringing World Champion, as well as local personalities competing for fundraising prizes. 2017 more...

SF Hikes that End with Pints
By - posted 7/8/2017
City Discoveries

Popular urban hiking group, Hike It Up, returns for the first time in 2017 a Peaks and Pints hike. The 6 mile hike begins in Cole Valley on the corner of Parnassus and Willard Street, then it continues into Mt Sutro Forest (find the fairy gates). Then the hike tackles its more...

SF’s Ice Cream Sunday Showdown
By - posted 7/7/2017
Fairs & Festivals

Come celebrate everyone’s favorite dreamy treat at SoMa StrEat Food Park on National Ice Cream Day. It’s a full summer day of fun and festivities for the whole family lined up, with oh so much ice cream. National Ice Cream Day Festival Sunday, July 9, 2017 | 11 am to 5 pm SoMa StrEat Food Park, 428 more...

SF’s Biggest Free Downtown Music Fest
By - posted 7/7/2017
Fairs & Festivals

This free annual outdoor music festival puts on over 120 free lunchtime concerts of all styles from July to September in over 15 different public plazas near Market Street stretched from the Embarcadero to Van Ness. 2017 “People in Plazas” Market Street Music Festival July 5 to October 7, 2017 | Most concerts are from noon more...

SF’s 2017 Pro Beach Volleyball Open
By - posted 7/5/2017
Get Out: Events

The Mens & Womens AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour will make its return to San Francisco. One of four tournaments held in the state of California, the San Francisco event is unlike the others.As opposed to the deep sands on the natural beaches in Southern California, this competition takes place on more...

The Bay’s Very Own “Best in Show”
By - posted 7/5/2017
Get Out: Events

Do you like dogs? How about beer? Are you interested in laughter? Well, guess what baby, they’ll have all three at Hair of the Dog, a dog show that’s judged by some of the Bay Area’s funniest comedians, held at a brewery. “Hair of the Dog”: Comedy Dog Show at a Brewery Thursday, more...

San Francisco’s 4th of July Fireworks Show
By - posted 7/4/2017
Celebrations

Witness the skies sparkle red, white and blue with San Francisco Fireworks on July 4, 2017. At approximately 9:30 pm, visitors will be treated to SF’s spectacular fireworks display over the Bay launched from just north of Fisherman’s Wharf. There are two launch spots – One off of Pier 41, and the more...

Yet Another Trump Impeachment March
By - posted 7/1/2017
Have Your Voice Heard

The organizers state: Donald Trump has been in violation of the Constitution from the day he was sworn into the office of President. They cannot abide a Congress that turns a blind eye to the constitutional breaches of the Commander in Chief. They demand that Congress do its job and launch a formal impeachment more...

Fillmore Jazz Festival
By - posted 6/30/2017
Fairs & Festivals

Blending art and soul in one of the country’s most unique neighborhoods, the Fillmore Jazz Festival is the largest free Jazz festival on the West Coast, drawing over 100,000 visitors over the Independence Day weekend on Fillmore Street in San Francisco between Jackson and Eddy Streets. 2017 Fillmore Jazz Festival July 1-2, 2017 more...

Warriors’ 2017 Trophy Tour
By - posted 6/29/2017
Celebrations

The Golden State Warriors will host a Championship Trophy Tour at all Warriors Team Stores throughout the Bay Area this week for an opportunity for fans to take photos with the 2017 Larry O’Brien NBA Championship Trophy. The Warriors captured their fifth NBA championship earlier this month as they defeated the more...

LaborFest 2017
By - posted 6/28/2017
Get Out: Events

LaborFest is an annual festival celebrating the history and culture of working people through film, art, lectures, and exhibits all over the Bay Area from July 1-31, 2017. > LaborFest 2017 Schedule The festival commemorates the 83rd anniversary of 1934’s “Bloody Thursday” when two workers were shot and killed in San Francisco more...

Free Fishing Day 2017
By - posted 6/27/2017
City Insight

Have you ever felt the excitement of watching your bobber suddenly jiggle, then dive out of sight? Or feel the tap-tap-tap of a bass as it tastes the worm on the end of your line? What’s that? You say you never learned to fish? Dept of Fish & Game’s Free Fishing more...

2017 Alameda County Fair: $1 Rides, Discounts & Free Days
By - posted 6/25/2017
Fairs & Festivals

The 2017 Alameda County Fair takes over their annual Pleasanton stomping grounds with carnival rides, horseracing, exhibits, animals, food, rides, games, pig races, tons of kids activities, extreme rodeos and more. Free Admission on Food Drive Day: On Wednesday, June 28, 2017 if you bring four non-perishable food items to donate, you’ll get free more...

San Francisco Pride
By - posted 6/25/2017
Fairs & Festivals

The whole city comes alive in a rainbow burst of excitement at the 2017 San Francisco Pride Celebration. 47th Annual San Francisco Pride Celebration – Saturday, June 24, 2017 | Noon to 6 pm – Sunday, June 25, 2017 | 11 am to 6 pm – Parade – Sunday at 10:30am Civic Center, San Francisco FREE (The more...

Stern Grove is Back for 2017
By - posted 6/25/2017
Fairs & Festivals

The Stern Grove Festival has been throwing free concerts in the park every summer since 1938. If you don’t mind arriving early to spread out your blanket to stake your spot, it’s an excellent way to spend a relaxing Sunday in a beautiful park setting watching free performances from top touring acts and more...