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Captain Hat’s Funky Free Pizza Party
By - posted 9/1/2015
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There will also be hip hop, funky soulful classics and brand new party jam hits from The Captain Hat & Friends, plus special guest King Most from 9 pm to 2 am. Not to mention, there will be free pizza (while it lasts) before 10 pm. (It sounds like the pizza begins around more...

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass: 2015 Lineup Hints & Rumors
By - posted 8/30/2015
Fairs & Festivals

October 2-4 marks the 2015 rendition of one of the largest (and free-est) music festivals in the country. Be one of 750,000+ at San Francisco original own Hardly Strictly Bluegrass. They don’t just “release” the lineup but instead tease you with a series of music medleys in the lead up to the festival. They more...

Banksy’s “Haight Street Rat” Leaves SF
By - posted 8/30/2015
City Discoveries

836M Gallery brought Banksy’s “Haight Street Rat” back to the city of its origins after it was almost lost due to anti-graffiti laws. September 1, 2015 is your last chance to check out this legendary work up close and personal. (This final date had been extended from July 11, 2015, so you never more...

Treasure Island Music Fest: Volunteer for Free Tix
By - posted 8/30/2015
City Discoveries

Do you want to do more than just attend the 2015 Treasure Island Music Festival? Get involved! Volunteering for Noise Pop at Treasure Island is a great way to not only attend the festival, but to get involved in the Bay Area music scene. Treasure Island Music Festival | Volunteer October 17-18, 2015 > Sign more...

Free Shakespeare in the Park 2015
By - posted 8/29/2015
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For the 33rd season of Shakespeare in the Park, SF Shakes will present the first production of Romeo and Juliet since 1992, celebrating Shakespeare’s remarkable genre-defying play which soars to the heights of romantic comedy before plunging into heartbreak. While the doomed lovers will always be remembered for their romantic devotion, this tale of five more...

Michael Jackson Dance Celebration
By - posted 8/29/2015
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Dance-A-Vision celebrates the life and legacy of Michael Jackson with a performance in Union Square at 2 pm on Sunday, August 30, 2015 in celebration of MJ’s birthday (August 29th) This event was made not to impersonate, but to emulate the dance moves popularized by the King of Pop. Dance-A-Vision Michael Jackson more...

Free Humphry Slocombe Ice Cream Social
By - posted 8/29/2015
Freebies

San Francisco’s Zenni Optical is hosting a free ice cream social party along the SF bay with Humphry Slocombe ice cream, featuring live music and giveaways in Little Marina Green from 1-3 pm on Sunday, August 30, 2015. The free ice cream is for everyone and your sweet tooth is welcome. Free Humphry Slocombe Ice more...

“Supermoon” Night over San Francisco
By - posted 8/28/2015
City Insight

Thanks to an optical illusion in the sky, the moon will appear bigger and brighter than normal in the San Francisco Bay Area in the night, during what astronomers call a “supermoon.” Because the sun is about 50,000 miles closer to the earth than at its furthest point – and it’s more...

“The Yard’s First Outdoor Movie Night
By - posted 8/28/2015
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Bring the family or a date for an outdoor movie night featuring the classic, Jaws, along with free popcorn and free Haagen Dazs ice cream samples at The Yard at Mission Rock (right across McCovey Cove from AT&T Park) from 8-10:30 pm on Saturday, August 29, 2015. Outdoor “Jaws” Movie Night Saturday, August more...

The Great San Francisco Hike
By - posted 8/28/2015
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Come celebrate the anniversary of the fantastic San Francisco group hikes led by Jill Katz with a challenging but casual 6 mile hike exploring some amazing peaks, and then celebrate with tasty beverages. The Great San Francisco Hike “Come Hike” 4-Year Anniversary Saturday, August 29, 2015 | 1-4 pm Meeting Location: Parnassus and Willard Streets (Bus more...

Michael Jackson Birthday Bashes
By - posted 8/27/2015
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Free Drive-In Movie Night
By - posted 8/27/2015
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The West Wind Drive-in movie theaters in Concord and San Jose host a Free Drive-in Movie Night, plus a festival with live music, games and $1 nachos. All movies are double features. Admission is free. Gates open at 6 pm. Films start at dusk. Arrive early. Free Drive-In Movie Night Two Thursdays per year – Gates more...

“Name Your Price” Three Twins Ice Cream Day
By - posted 8/26/2015
Deals

Thursday, August 27, 2015 marks Three Twins Ice Cream’s 10th year of making inconceivably delicious ice cream. They’re inviting you to “Name Your Price” on scoops at all four, company-owned, Bay Area ice cream shops in SF, San Rafael, Larkspur and Napa. 100% of the day’s sales from these shops (from open more...

Rock Balancing Art in San Francisco
By - posted 8/25/2015
Artsy Fartsy

Dozens of artists worldwide are part of a global balanced rock sculpture movement, and two of them have invited you to learn the practice of creating these serene, temporary sculptures from rocks at Crissy Field. Rock Balancing Art & Lessons Saturday, August 29, 2015 | 11am to 1pm Crissy Field, SF FREE – RSVP on more...

San Francisco Stargazing Party
By - posted 8/24/2015
City Discoveries

The San Francisco Amateur Astronomers invite you to their next City Star Party, where you can take a gander at our universe through telescopes, socialize with more experienced amateur astronomers, and get some tips about the night sky. Take in the view from San Francisco’s picturesque Land’s End or other fantastic view points like the Exploratorium, more...