SF City Guides
Macy’s in Union Square unveils their 29th 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. 2015 Macy’s Holiday Windows November 20, 2015 – January 3, 2016 Macy’s Union more...
Sure, Black Friday gets all the attention with big box store sales, but if you want to actually enjoy yourself as you do your holiday shopping, we recommend getting started early and checking out some of the local indie shopping festivals happening all over the Bay Area. Browse through rows of interesting more...
BART’s very first new train car (train car 3001) is almost done and is getting ready for a cross country ride back to the Bay Area atop a flatbed truck from New York to Hayward. This new car will undergo tons of testing with a target date of being put into service more...
The first round of 2016 Noise Pop Festival artists just got announced today with a load of great bands and tickets starting at Funcheap-friendly $12. The full schedule of shows and events (including free happy hours and art shows) is still to come. But you can start drooling now with the first round of more...
Enjoy a winter fireworks display, and a special free Disney on Ice performance of “Frozen” which takes place on the outdoor ice rink in Justin Herman Plaza during Embarcadero Center’s 29th Annual Building Lighting Ceremony when more than 16,000 lights illuminate the San Francisco skyline. 2015 Embarcadero Lighting Ceremony Friday, November 20, 2015 – 4-6 pm: Winter more...
Every Wednesday this holiday season at the Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square is “Bank of the West Wednesday” featuring free skate rentals to all ($5 value), or if you’re a Bank of the West customer, you get an extra special treat with not only free skate rentals for free admission to more...
Give a pint of blood, and get a pint of beer at the historic San Francisco Elks Lodge, plus enjoy a free buffet, treats and drinks at the canteen. Anyone who attempts to give blood (about 15% get turned away for various reasons) will get a complimentary buffet meal, some sweet homemade more...
The Leonids is an average shower, producing an average of up to 15 meteors per hour at its peak. In 2015 the expected peak mornings are November 17 and 18. That’s the morning (not the evening) of the 17th and 18th. Fortunately, the waxing moon won’t jeopardize the view of this more...
“Mole” is a Mexican sauce made from chili peppers, other spices and, most importantly, chocolate. Mole lovers are invited to participate in the “Mole Para Morirse” (Mole To Die For) contest, where the audience will get a chance to taste a variety of regional mole entries and vote for their favorites. 2015 Mole more...
The Howard Zinn Bookfair, a celebration of the books that make us rethink our roles in the world and connect people with hidden histories, will be held at CCSF Mission Campus. The day-long fair also celebrates the legacy of Howard Zinn, author of Peoples’ History of the United States. 60 booksellers and close more...
Join the forefront of collaborative innovation between the Bay Area’s vibrant art and tech communities at Kinetech Arts’ annual Dance Hack Day, a non-profit event that brings together performers and developers to inspire one another and experiment with emerging technologies. Combining a traditional hackathon with a dance lab, Dance Hack Day is more...
The legendary aQuarius recOrds is turning 45 and they’re having a big party at the store with a big DJ lineup, food, drinks and a huge storewide sale. With all the rapid changes happening in our city, and especially here in the ever evolving Mission district, the fact that aQuarius is still more...
If it walks, dances, drives, and can be decorated with lights, it is eligible to be in the 2015 Castro Valley Light Parade. Stroll in the street for the block party at noon and then stick around for the light parade at 5:30 pm. “Meet in the Street” Fair and Light more...
Enjoy everything from kefir to crafts at the 34th Annual Armenian Food Fair & Festival at the Calvary Armenian Congregational Church. 2015 Armenian Food Fair & Festival Saturday, November 14, 2015 | Noon to 9 pm Calvary Armenian Congregational Church, 725 Brotherhood Way, San Francisco FREE Come and enjoy delicious Shish Kebob and authentic Armenian and more...
Just a week delayed, now we can finally get ready for Pier E3 of the Bay Bridge to get demolished. The $20 million plan is to now detonate the pier around slack tide on November 14th, probably about 1 pm. The implosion will last only six seconds and will take place mostly more...
