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President Obama in San Francisco
By - posted 6/18/2015
City Insight

President Obama will be in San Francisco to address the nation’s mayors the afternoon of Friday, June 19th at the U.S. Conference of Mayors 83rd Annual Meeting in San Francisco at the Hilton in Union Square. The chances of you getting a glimpse of the president are like, zero. But you more...

Captain Joe’s ’90s Trivia Night
By - posted 6/17/2015
Get Out: Events

From the man who brought you Quiz in my Pants and Tech Trivia, one of the earliest contestants of Family Double Dare, Captain Joe will be hitting you with nostalgic 90’s trivia. There will be slap bracelets, Gushers, Capri Sun cocktails and people will probably be doing lines of Pop Rocks more...

Warriors vs. Cavs: Game 6 Watch Party
By - posted 6/15/2015
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Other than the sold out Oracle Arena, this is the biggest game watch party in San Francisco for the Warriors. Expect about 1,000 of the dubnation living it up outdoors with tons of seating, TVs, beer specials and food trucks. We’re one win away from the NBA title… where better to more...

Dolores Park Grand Re-Opening
By - posted 6/15/2015
City Insight

“the flowers are in, the grass is down, the cement is set and we are ready… the ‘all -spiffed -up’ North half of Dolores will be turned over to the people and yes Lord we are ready” After more than a year of waiting, the northern half of Dolores Park is finally set for more...

SF’s Tiny Pop-Up Art Studio on Market St.
By - posted 6/14/2015
Artsy Fartsy

San Francisco has launched a new Living Innovation Zone (LIZ). The project, called Studio 1, is a mobile art studio that will be activated by a series of Bay Area artists giving lectures and performances working in the space. The installation will be up for seven weeks throughout the summer. The whole more...

Summer Movie Clubhouse: 50¢ Films
By - posted 6/14/2015
Deals

From June through August, Bay Area Cinemark/Century Theaters host 10 weeks of fun films for families and kids for just $5 (that’s 50 cents a movie) if purchased in advance – or $1 per film at the box office. All films are either rated G or PG. San Francisco | Participating Theater CinéArts at the more...

Free Summer Comedy Night
By - posted 6/14/2015
Get Out: Events

Comedians with Criminal Records is our new #HellaFunny showcase of comedians who’ve had troubles with the law in the past. You’ll not only see stand-up sets by some of the Bay Area’s top rising comics, but also learn the backstories of their criminal past. Funcheap Free Summer Comedy Night Sunday, June 14, 2015 more...

Dolores Park’s South Hill: Final Weekend
By - posted 6/14/2015
City Insight

The good news? The north half of Dolores Park is re-opening after months of construction. The bad news? The south side is getting ready for its makeover and is about to close for 6 months. That means no more suntanning with amazing views of downtown. Get ready as the fences are more...

Warriors vs. Cavs: Game 5
By - posted 6/14/2015
Get Out: Events

SoMa StrEat Food Park is the Official Home of the Warriors Playoffs Viewing Parties. Congrats to the Dubs for making it to the NBA Finals! Watch them on the road to the championship and take down LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Funcheap Game Watch Party. We’ve got food more...

Stern Grove Festival: 2015 Kickoff
By - posted 6/13/2015
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 relaxing Sunday in a beautiful park setting to hear free performances from top touring acts and local more...

Haight Street Fair
By - posted 6/13/2015
Fairs & Festivals

The annual Haight Ashbury Street Fair brings thousands of people to Haight Street between Stanyan and Masonic to shop over 200 outdoor vendors including food, green businesses, local artists, clothing, crafts, non-profits and more. 2015 Haight Ashbury Street Fair Sunday, June 14, 2015 | 11 am to 5:30 pm Haight Street (Stanyan to Masonic), SF FREE The more...

Sunday Streets
By - posted 6/13/2015
Fairs & Festivals

Sunday Streets (March – October 2015) is San Francisco’s official block party – a sorta-monthly roving neighborhood celebration and five hour street party where the streets are closed to vehicles, so pedestrians, roller skaters, bicyclists, yoga classes, and everyone except for cars can take over the streets for an afternoon. >> Funcheap is more...

2015’s Big Summer Festival Weekend
By - posted 6/10/2015
Fairs & Festivals

SF’s Awesome, Weird (and Naked) Sports Weekend
By - posted 6/10/2015
Only in San Francisco

2015 Presidio Kite Festival
By - posted 6/10/2015
Fairs & Festivals

Let your imagination soar at this colorful, family-friendly festival featuring all things kite happening at the Presidio Main Parade Ground from noon to 5 pm on Saturday, June 13, 2015. This festival is put on by the same people who throw the awesome Berkeley Kite Festival – so expect giant creature more...