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“The Macallan” Private Whisky Tasting
By - posted 4/24/2017
Eat & Drink

One night could turn you into a scotch aficionado. Come to the Palace of Fine Arts’ Innovation Hangar with your friends and colleagues to “Raise The Macallan” at a private single malt scotch whisky tasting and learn a little bit about what makes it one of the celebrated whiskies in the world. There are more...

Bay Area Dance Week 2017
By - posted 4/24/2017
Fairs & Festivals

The 19th annual Bay Area National Dance Week runs Friday, April 21 – Sunday, April 30, 2017. The annual 10-day festival features over 400 free events throughout the Bay Area. Take dance classes and watch free performances in a wide range of styles including Argentine tango, classical Indian, jazz, hip hop, ballet, traditional hula, fire dance, more...

Free Super Duper Burger Day
By - posted 4/24/2017
Eat & Drink

Super Duper, a yummy, sustainably-minded Bay Area burger joint, will offer free mini burgers for the first 100 people in line at each location on Monday, April 24, 2017, starting at 3 pm. (Translation: four-ounce, all natural Niman Ranch beef patty with cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, and Super sauce on a toasted sesame bun.) Get there more...

Ocean Beach Earth Day Celebration & Block Party
By - posted 4/22/2017
Get Out: Events

The Surfrider Foundation is hosting its annual Earth Day cleanup at Ocean Beach followed by a celebratory block party on 45th Ave. on Sunday, April 23, 2017. Ocean Beach Cleanup Sunday, April 23, 2017 | 10am to Noon Stairwell 17 Noriega/Great Hwy Sloat/Greay Hwy This event is free and group walk-ins are highly encouraged. They also encourage participants to more...

100th “Opening Day on the Bay” Boat Parade
By - posted 4/22/2017
Fairs & Festivals

The annual Opening Day on the Bay shows off over 100 historic workboats, fireboats, towboats, classic and contemporary craft. For 2017 the parade will be joined by The Lady Washington Tall Ship and the Hawaiian Chieftan who will have a ceremonial battle sail before the opening of the parade. Cannons will sound more...

“Mission Crit” Crazy Bike Race Through the Mission
By - posted 4/22/2017
Only in San Francisco

The Mission Crit is an unsanctioned bicycle race held on a short, technical circuit in the Mission District of San Francisco. It is the first race of its kind to win approval from the city of San Francisco. The 40-minute race pits elite road racers, track racers, and bicycle messengers against each other more...

Earth Day Festivals & How to Volunteer
By - posted 4/22/2017
Fairs & Festivals

San Francisco (and the whole Bay Area, for that matter) goes all out when it comes to Earth Day, but we love it. That’s why we live here, right? So if you’re looking for an opportunity to help out with a beach cleanup, get inspired to be more green, March for Science, more...

DogFest 2017
By - posted 4/22/2017
Fairs & Festivals

DogFest 2017 is a mutt-tastic festival at one of the most dog-friendly parks in the city and the biggest dog event in San Francisco. 10th Annual DogFest Saturday, April 22, 2017 | 11 am to 4 pm Duboce Park, Duboce and Steiner, SF FREE – RSVP on Facebook All events are free to watch but pre-registration ($20) is more...

Cal Day 2017
By - posted 4/22/2017
Fairs & Festivals

On Cal Day, the entire UC Berkeley campus once again throws open its doors to the public and presents a full day of over 400 events – free lectures, performances, tours, concerts and more to showcase the campus, its students, and the school’s programs. Cal Day 2017 Saturday, April 22, 2017 | All Day UC Berkeley FREE and more...

The Panhandle’s Spring “Now” Festival
By - posted 4/20/2017
Fairs & Festivals

Come on out April 20-23, 2017 to co-create the best possible version of the panhandle community for one extraordinary week during the NOW Spring Festival taking over the neighborhoods around San Francisco’s iconic Panhandle (plus a few all over the city). Experience some of their events featuring music, games, yoga, discussions, and more. more...

Ocean Beach Bonfire Night
By - posted 4/20/2017
Get Out: Events

The Ocean Beach fire pits are open. Ring in the 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love with the Now Festival, and a drink and a toast to the badasses who came before us and made this the awesome city that it is today. Ocean Beach Bonfire Night Thursday, April 20, 2017 | more...

Your Guide to 4/20 Day Around the Bay
By - posted 4/19/2017
Only in San Francisco

Rare Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour of the Curran
By - posted 4/18/2017
City Discoveries

Almost a century after they welcomed their first Bay Area audiences, the Curran has just completed a massive 2-year restoration and renovation. Step inside the Curran for a whirlwind guided audio tour through the theater’s celebrated, star-studded past and a glimpse into the Curran’s innovative future. This is a rare event – more...

Tax Day Deals & Freebies
By - posted 4/18/2017
Deals

This Tax Day, April 18, 2017, it may be the last day to file your taxes, but it’s also a day to score freebies and deals. This is a list of companies that have locations in the Bay Area that was compiled from a bunch of tax deal websites like taxdayfreebies2017.info, libertytax.com, more...

50th Annual Cherry Blossom Parade
By - posted 4/16/2017
Fairs & Festivals

The Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival, said to be the second largest festival outside of Washington, D.C., celebrates the blooming of cherry blossoms at one of three remaining Japantowns in the United States. All are welcome to join in the festivities as San Francisco’s Japantown celebrates Japanese and Japanese-American culture. The festival will be more...