SF City Guides
WorkshopSF is celebrating their 5th birthday and the kick-off for some new art classes at their DIY space in the Western Addition on Saturday, November 22, 2014. This one is a “Saved By The Bell” costume dance party and will feature a costume contest, a “character-off” (formerly, the Screech-off), raffles, drink more...
Macy’s in Union Square unveils their 28th Annual “Holiday Windows” (November 21, 2014 to January 4, 2015) with elaborately-decorated holiday window displays all along the outside of the building featuring some adorable (and adoptable) cats and dogs to help benefit the SPCA and find these furry friends a new home. Very more...
Parking in San Francisco suuuuucks. And that’s just the driving around looking for spaces, not even thinking about how much it costs. Oh, and then there’s the tickets. Previously, it was kind of pain in the arse to fight parking tickets in San Francisco. You had to actually file a written protest more...
November is election month, and the votes are in for “Dog Mayor of San Francisco.” By the will of the people, Dean Clark’s dog, Frida has been chosen for the coveted post. Frida will hold “court” as Dog Mayor for a Day and you and your four-legged friends are invited to meet more...
Comedienne / activist / singer-songwriter Margaret Cho is taking it to the streets – apparently beginning an approximate month-long busking tour of San Francisco to help gather donations for the homeless. She’ll tweet the location of her street-performance intersection the day preceding her appearance. On Monday, November 17, 2014 she’ll be the more...
“Mole” is a Mexican sauce made from chili peppers, other spices and (most importantly) chocolate. Mole lovers are invited to participate in the “Mole Para Morirse” (Mole To Die For) contest, where the audience will get a chance to taste a variety of regional Mole entries and vote for their favorites. 2014 Mole more...
Now is a community festival akin to a cross between [freespace] and SXSW – and they’ll be taking over the neighborhoods around San Francisco’s iconic Panhandle (plus a few all over the city) to produce a week of most free events from November 16-22, 2014. Hundreds of people will contribute to a neighborhood-wide more...
Patchwork 2014 is Dear Handmade Life’s bi-annual, makers festival showcasing local emerging artists, crafters and designers alongside artisan food, DIY craft workshops, gourmet food trucks and indie music happening in Jack London Square. 2014 Patchwork Craft Festival Sunday, November 16, 2014 | 11 am to 5 pm Jack London Square, Oakland FREE Patchwork’s Northern California more...
San Francisco Art Institute welcomes you to an annual family-friendly festival and art sale, SFAI Concentrate—a daylong adventure that celebrates artists, community, and the inimitable spirit of SFAI. 2014 San Francisco Art Institute “Concentrate” Festival Sunday, November 16, 2014 | 1-6 pm San Francisco Art Institute, 800 Chestnut St, San Francisco FREE, but more...
Do you miss the powder? Are you praying for snow? Come worship the snow, drink some beer and get stoked for winter at Sports Basement’s 10th annual SnowFest happening at three different stores on November 14-16, 2014, including Campbell, Berkeley and SF Presidio. RSVP online for your SnowFest 2014 of choice: Campbell Snowfest: Friday, November 14, more...
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 2014 Green Festival, featuring something for everyone interested in living a more sustainable and healthier life. 2014 Green Festival San Francisco November 14-16, 2014 Fort Mason more...
The Bay Bridge has always played second fiddle to the Golden Gate Bridge. But that changed in 2013 when the Bay Bridge – thanks to 25,000 LED lights – finally got a chance to shine. The story of how the Bay Lights project was born and all the technical and political more...
Francophiles rejoice; authentic French crepes are now available in the heart of SoMa as Crepe-Madame celebrates its grand opening from 11 am to 9 pm on Friday, November 14, 2014. Crepe-Madame Grand Opening Friday, November 14, 2014 | 11am to 9pm 685 Harrison St. at 3rd St., SF (SoMa) FREE The event will feature free more...
Kipling North America, invites the Bay Area community to join in on its initiative to Make Happy in San Francisco. Kipling’s Free Peet’s Coffee Market Street Giveaway Friday, November 14, 2014 – 8:30 am to 1:30 pm Market St. and 5th St., San Francisco, CA FREE On Friday, November 14, 2014, commuters passing through Market more...
Ride Muni to 4 bars in 4 hours. This is not your average Pub Crawl: instead of crawling on your knees from bar to bar, crawl on the bus. You’ll visit multiple bars along the L Taraval Muni Line (and the train itself): The Residence, Philosopher’s Club, Four Deuce’s, and The Riptide. PUBlic more...