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Funcheap’s “Turn Up Fridays” Dance Party
By - posted 11/12/2015
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Come Turn Up your Friday with DJ Sophomore and DJ Josef as they spin killer Trap, Ratchet, Bay Area Rap and Top 40 all while you watch live painting. Oh, not to mention there’s an on-stage twerking contest with a nice cash prize. The 1st Funcheap “Turn Up Fridays” Dance Party Friday, November 13, 2015 more...

National Parks 100th Anniversary Aerial Photo
By - posted 11/11/2015
Fun & Games

In 2016, the National Park Service (NPS) is turning 100. This fall, NPS is kicking off the centennial celebration by taking pictures across the country of our nation’s most beloved parks starring park enthusiasts like you. NPS will represent San Francisco with an amazing aerial photo with the historic Golden Gate Bridge more...

Joe DiMaggio Playground Reopening
By - posted 11/11/2015
City Insight

San Francisco’s Joe DiMaggio Playground reopens on November 14 and you’re invited to the celebration featuring mobile recreation activities, Zumba, a smoothie bike, food for sale, activities at the North Beach Library and free rec swim at North Beach Swimming Pool Joe DiMaggio Playground Re-Opening & Free Swim Day Saturday, November 14, 2015 more...

SnowFest 2015
By - posted 11/10/2015
Celebrations

Celebrate winter in style, worship the snow, drink some beer and get stoked for winter at Sports Basement’s 10th annual SnowFest happening at three different stores with lift tickets and prizes from all manner of excellent mountain resorts and vendors. SnowFest 2015 Campbell store: Friday, Nov. 13 | 4-8 pm Berkeley store: Saturday, Nov. 14 | 12-4 more...

2015 Green Festival
By - posted 11/10/2015
Fairs & Festivals

Experience the widest selection of products and services to work green, play green and live green – from food, fashion and health, to energy, construction and design at the Green Festival, featuring something for everyone interested in living a more sustainable and healthier life. 2015 Green Festival San Francisco November 13-15, 2015 Cow Palace, San more...

Veterans Day 2015: Deals & Freebies for Vets
By - posted 11/10/2015
Deals

Are you a veteran or know someone who served their country? Celebrate the contributions of veterans with some great deals and giveaways taking place throughout the Bay Area on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2015. Don’t forget, all U.S. National Parks are free to everyone (not just veterans) on Veterans Day. Plus, all California more...

One of SF’s Oldest Parks is Getting a Facelift
By - posted 11/9/2015
City Insight

The SF Recreation and Park Department will begin construction this November at South Park, one of San Francisco’s oldest parks dating back to 1854. The design plan for the renovated South Park is a contemporary interpretation of the classic picturesque park with park amenities along a widened pathway that meanders through more...

The Macallan Scotch Whisky Tasting Parties
By - posted 11/9/2015
Eat & Drink

One night could turn you into a scotch aficionado. Come to Bespoke at Westfield San Francisco 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. “Raise The more...

Rainy Day Fun in San Francisco
By - posted 11/9/2015
Get Out: Events

Photo Credit: Navid Baraty And now it begins… rain and oooooh.. that thunder this morning!  Welcome back, nasty, rainy and cold San Francisco weather! So it’s time to stay indoors today, and we’ve got a list of fun things to do on your Monday night including trivia, strange performance art, live classical more...

1915 World’s Fair Food Celebration
By - posted 11/8/2015
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The Culinary Historians of Northern California is partnering with the California Historical Society to host a panel discussing the edible elements of the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition experience. Attendees at this event will be offered light refreshments including a sampling of relevant historic dishes. The Edible 1915 Pan-Pacific Expo Tuesday, November 10, more...

Free National Parks Day
By - posted 11/8/2015
Get Out: Events

Sometimes you’ve just got get away from the hustle and bustle of the city to enjoy the serenity of a national park. On certain “fee-free” days throughout the year, enjoy free entrance to all national parks including Muir Woods and Yosemite National Park. Yosemite park waves their usual $20 per car fee, and Muir Woods is allowing free more...

San Francisco Open Studios 2015
By - posted 11/8/2015
Artsy Fartsy

SF Open Studios is the oldest and largest open studios program in the country, featuring an annual, month-long, city-wide art event that showcases over 800 emerging and established San Francisco artists in their studios over four weekends in October and November. Each weekend, art patrons, admirers, and collectors venture out on self-guided tours to more...

2015 Veteran’s Day Parade
By - posted 11/8/2015
Celebrations

Honor the service and sacrifice of our Armed Forces downtown with the 95th Annual Veterans’ Day Parade at 11 am on Sunday, November 8, 2015. The 2015 parade steps off at 11 am sharp at Embarcadero at North Point Street near Fisherman’s Wharf. 2015 Veterans’ Day Parade Sunday, November 8, 2015 | 11 am Embarcadero at North more...

Grace Cathedral’s Epic New Light Show
By - posted 11/6/2015
Artsy Fartsy

Come experience a spectacular light and sound installation, “Fields of Prayer,” presented by Grace Cathedral’s 2015 Artists in Residence, Elaine Buckholtz and Floor van de Velde from November 7 through 17, 2015. Their creation uses the stunning environment of the landmark cathedral, both indoor and outdoor, to immerse viewers in a unique sensory art more...

The Urban Epicurean Festival
By - posted 11/6/2015
Eat & Drink

The Urban Epicurean Festival (Urban Epic Fest) is a modern marketplace where craft, food, and drink converge at San Francisco’s Fort Mason Center. The Urban Epicurean Festival November 7-8, 2015 | 11:30 am to 6:30 pm Fort Mason Center, Festival Pavilion, San Francisco FREE, plus the first 200 shoppers each day get a free limited edition more...