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When Spock Owned San Francisco
By - posted 3/1/2015
Only in San Francisco

Leonard Nimoy died on February 27, 2015. He lived long and prospered and also left his mark on San Francisco. Here’s some of Spock’s greatest Bay Area hits from 1980s super fun time travel film Star Trek IV where the gang traveled back in time to modern day (i.e. 1986) San more...

Balboa Theater 89th Birthday
By - posted 3/1/2015
Celebrations

The Outer Richmond’s Balboa Theatre celebrates its 89th Birthday with a silent movie, plus live ragtime and honky tonk music. $10 admission includes a champagne toast and birthday cake, plus a full entertainment lineup, featuring Chicago (1927), the magic of Al Catraz, music by Kitten On The Keys and Parlour Tricks, and more...

1880s Base Ball in Golden Gate Park
By - posted 3/1/2015
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Come on out to Big Rec in Golden Gate Park (7th Ave and Irving) and see base ball played by 1880s rules, using vintage style uniforms and equipment. On opening day, Sunday March 1, 2015, watch two vintage base ball games as the San Francisco Pacifics take on the the SF Barbary more...

Off the Grid: 2015 Picnic Kick-Off
By - posted 2/28/2015
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Off the Grid hosts a full season of Picnic at the Presidio from 11 am to 4 pm every Sunday through the fall at the Main Parade Ground Lawn. Expect yummy offerings available for purchase from San Francisco’s favorite eateries and food trucks, Mimosa and Bloody Mary drink kits, and live music from an onsite more...

5th Annual San Francisco History Expo
By - posted 2/27/2015
Fairs & Festivals

Explore San Francisco’s amazing history at the annual San Francisco History Expo at The Old Mint with over 50 local history groups, genealogists, small museums, and libraries creating “mini-museums” and exhibits.  In addition, there will be historic films, special programs, and more. 5th Annual San Francisco History Expo  – Saturday February 28, 2015 | 11 more...

Awesome Art on Bernal Hill
By - posted 2/27/2015
Artsy Fartsy

According to a recent New York Times article, researchers who study love have put together 36 questions that could make any two people fall in love. Inspired by that article, an SF artist engraved those questions onto a treasure chest and placed it and two chairs on Bernal Hill. This free more...

A Sneak Peek at SF’s Brand New Parklands
By - posted 2/26/2015
City Insight

What should the New Presidio Parklands site look like? What kinds of programs and experiences should happen there? Find out more about the project and share your opinions at the Women’s Building in the Mission District on Saturday, February 28, 2015. New Presidio Parklands Project Workshop Saturday, February 28, 2015 – 10:00 am more...

The “Uber for Pot”
By - posted 2/26/2015
Only in San Francisco

So-called “Uber for Pot,” on-demand technology service, Eaze, is unveiling its “Eaze for All” campaign to deliver free medical marijuana to patients in the San Francisco Bay Area (serving 34 cities) in about 15 minutes. How to get 1/8 oz. free (plus delivery) Any legally verified, first-time Eaze patient in the San Francisco, more...

Unique Movie Nights
By - posted 2/25/2015
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Purim-a-palooza
By - posted 2/25/2015
Celebrations

Krispy Kreme’s 1,000 Free Donut Giveaway
By - posted 2/23/2015
Freebies

Krispy Kreme is celebrating the opening of their 1,000th doughnut shop by giving away a free Original Glazed doughnut to the first 1,000 people at participating Krispy Kreme shops on Tuesday, February 24, 2015. Details Bay Area Krispy Kreme Shops Shops open at 5:30 am or 6 am. Check your local shop for details. Brentwood: 2530 Sand more...

Pier Crabbing Under the Golden Gate Bridge
By - posted 2/23/2015
City Insight

Come to Fort Point at the base of the Golden Gate Bridge to try your hand at Pier Crabbing in the San Francisco Bay on alternating Saturdays from March through October. > UPDATE: All spots are booked through May 2015. More dates for the summer should be announced later in the Spring. In more...

20 Bars, 20 Awesome Talks in 1 Night
By - posted 2/22/2015
Geeks

For one night, on February 24, 2015, San Franciscans can attend lectures given by top-notch university professors from Stanford, Cal, Santa Clara, etc. in a casual setting across the city’s best nightlife. “Raising The Bar” 20 Talks in 20 Bars in One Night Tuesday, February 24, 2015 20 bars all across SF Free, but an more...

Free Museum Day: Academy of Sciences
By - posted 2/21/2015
Freebies

The California Academy of Sciences is a world-class scientific and cultural institution in Golden Gate Park, a 400,000 square foot structure that houses an aquarium, a planetarium a natural history museum and a four-story rainforest all under a living roof. The Academy hosts four free days a year. California Academy of Sciences Quarterly more...

SF’s Most Awesomest Oscar Party
By - posted 2/20/2015
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Walk the red carpet into SoMa StrEat Food Park for Funcheap’s 2015 Oscars Party, hosted by none other than Neil Patrick Harris, the extremely life-like wax version of him, being unveiled for the first time by Madame Tussauds. Enjoy free popcorn, an Oscar betting pool, champagne and beer specials, and several of SF’s tastiest food more...