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Oakland Airport BART Finally Arrives
By - posted 11/8/2014
City Insight

BART’s service to the Oakland International Airport (BART to OAK) is ready to open on November 22, 2014 and now it’s time to celebrate. BART invites to to their Grand Opening Community Celebration a day before the official start of service so you can check out the new stations and more...

Comedy Roast of a Dominatrix
By - posted 11/7/2014
Only in San Francisco

RoastSF is back with another heart stopping, fall-to-the-floor laughing, no holds barred comedy roast. Eight of the Bay’s favorite comedians come together to roast each other and October’s controversial guest of honor, a real life Dominatrix. You’ve seen the comedy roasts on TV and online, now it’s time to see one more...

Amazing SF Photos of the 1940s-60s
By - posted 11/7/2014
Only in San Francisco

Photographer Fred Lyon was born in San Francisco in 1924, and he calls himself a “third or fourth generation native.” He captured a city that was captivating the country, and has ventured into everything from food and fashion to wine, news, and architecture as subjects. His work has morphed from print to fine art, more...

Wheel of Karaoke
By - posted 11/5/2014
Get Out: Events

“Wheel of Karaoke” is a fun and engaging karaoke game show judged and MC’d by local up-and-coming performers of comedy and music, taking place on every second Monday at the Make-Out Room Guest comedians, musicians, and vaudeville acts cameo throughout the night to make this a spectacle to behold – far more...

Nightclubbing at the de Young
By - posted 11/5/2014
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Friday Nights at the de Young is a free weekly after-hours art “happening” in the museum’s public spaces. The event has a new theme every week, but typically includes an eclectic mix of live music, dance performances, film screenings, panel discussions, lectures, artist demos, hands-on art activities, and more. Plus, the observation tower more...

Hella Gay Comedy Festival
By - posted 11/5/2014
Get Out: Events

What do male strippers, fag hags, straight guys in their underwear and LGBT comedians all have in common? The Hella Gay Comedy Festival 2014, a week long gay themed comedy festival in Oakland and San Francisco from November 5-9, 2014. Funcheap Insider Deal: Mention FuncheapSF at the door and get in to more...

Love Local SF Day
By - posted 11/4/2014
Fairs & Festivals

SFGate invites you to their first ever city-wide celebration of San Francisco on #LoveLocalSF Day, November 5, 2014. Throughout the day, over 120 different organizations, businesses and individuals will be showing their SF pride through art, community service, parties, and by wearing the signature #LoveLocalSF color, red. The Grand Finale Party is from more...

Golden Gate Park’s Oldest Bison Dies
By - posted 11/3/2014
Only in San Francisco

Sadly, the oldest bison in Golden Gate Park passed away on Monday. “Last Cow” was 22 years old leaving a group of six bison remaining in the park. The oldest female American bison—which was cared for by the San Francisco Zoological Society and living in the spacious bison meadow in more...

Pandora’s Free Concert Night
By - posted 11/2/2014
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Pandora invites you to an exclusive free intimate concert with alt-hip hop band G Love and the Special Sauce at The Chapel on November 11, 2014. Attendees will be treated to a limited-edition event poster along with an open bar. Norton and Pandora Present G Love & Special Sauce Tuesday, November 11, more...

12th Annual “Altered Barbie” Exhibit
By - posted 11/2/2014
Artsy Fartsy

The annual Altered Barbie Exhibition is a creative reuse art show where people transform these icons into not-so-everyday art reflecting our current society. Ken and Barbie, modern day icons, permeate every corner of our culture. Making art from Barbie and Ken creates dialog and community where there is none. 12th Annual Altered Barbie Art Show Thursday October more...

Hendrick’s Gin Tasting Party
By - posted 11/2/2014
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In cheery defiance of the mundane, Hendrick’s Gin will curate an assemblage of curiosities for the mind and palate. Basically it’s an invite to a super fun complimentary gin tasting experience. Each year is different, but in the past they’ve had tastings, cocktail classes and some oddities. Hemdrick’s tries to make event more...

Free Grilled Cheese Day
By - posted 11/2/2014
Freebies

The Grilled Cheez Guy is officially kicking off its lunch service pop-up at the Rickshaw Shop with a Free Grilled Cheese Day on November 4, 2014. Free Grilled Cheese Day Tuesday, November 4, 2014 – 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Rickshaw Stop | 155 Fell Street, San Francisco, CA FREE They’ll give out free sandwiches to more...

Dia de los Muertos
By - posted 11/1/2014
Celebrations

Honor those who have passed on by creating an altar or taking part in a walking procession at the annual Dia de los Muertos Procession at 7 pm, and Festival of Altars from 6-11 pm. 2014 Dia de los Muertos Procession & Festival of Altars Sunday, November 2, 2014 | 6-11 pm Garfield Park, 26th and Harrison more...

Historic Muni Bus Weekend
By - posted 11/1/2014
Only in San Francisco

During Muni Heritage Weekend, visitors will be able to ride and view historic streetcars, cable cars and buses that are rarely seen on city streets. In addition to these vintage vehicles from around the world, there will be exhibits, children’s activities, cable car bell ringing demonstrations, live music and more. 2014 more...

2014 Ski & Snowboard Festival
By - posted 11/1/2014
Fairs & Festivals

The San Francisco Ski & Snowboard Festival is one of the biggest of its kind on the West Coast with over $1 million dollars in gear from top brands such as Burton, K2, Atomic, Rossignol and many, many more – all discounted up to 70% off. On Saturday and Sunday, shoppers get free lift tickets, enjoy more...