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2015 Howard Zinn Book Fair
By - posted 11/13/2015
Fairs & Festivals

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...

2015 Dance Hack Day
By - posted 11/13/2015
Artsy Fartsy

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...

aQuarius recOrds 45th B-day
By - posted 11/13/2015
Celebrations

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...

Electric Light Parade and Block Party
By - posted 11/13/2015
Holidays

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...

Armenian Food, Music & Dance Fest
By - posted 11/13/2015
Eat & Drink

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...

The Old Bay Bridge is Getting Blown Up
By - posted 11/13/2015
City Insight

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...

Funcheap’s “Turn Up Fridays” Dance Party
By - posted 11/12/2015
Get Out: Events

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...