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The Story Behind “The Bay Lights”
By - posted 11/13/2014
Only in San Francisco

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...

Crepe-Madame Grand Opening
By - posted 11/12/2014
Freebies

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...

Free Peet’s Coffee Morning
By - posted 11/11/2014
Freebies

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...

Muni Pub Crawl
By - posted 11/11/2014
Get Out: Events

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...

The Guardian’s Final “Best of the Bay” Party
By - posted 11/11/2014
Celebrations

Guardian in Exile, along with Best of the Bay Best winners Trap City and members of the Guardian community, are throwing a big party for everyone to enjoy, full of great music, performances, art, and, most of all, good times with the Best the Bay has to offer. Meet the winners (including Funcheap), toast more...

Free Cheezy, Melty Burger Day
By - posted 11/10/2014
Freebies

The Melt, San Francisco’s venerable food chain serving up grilled cheese happiness, is going into burger territory… err, burger melt territory. Oh yes, the cheese is melted on both sides of the bun, and you get to have one for free on November 13, 2014 (Noon to 3pm). How do you get more...

Free National Parks Day
By - posted 11/9/2014
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Sometimes you’ve just got get away from the hustle and bustle of the city to enjoy the serenity of a national park. On certain “fee-free” days throughout the year, enjoy free entrance to all national parks including Muir Woods and Yosemite Park. Yosemite park waves their usual $20 per car fee, and Muir Woods is allowing free entry more...

$2 Laser-Blasting Thrill Ride Week
By - posted 11/9/2014
Fun & Games

Come to the 7D-Experience and celebrate the DarkRide’s 2nd anniversary by shooting at zombies, robots, and aliens on this virtual roller coaster and laser-blasting thrill ride for only $2 per person. And if you’re still feeling adventurous, put your agility and speed to the test by trying your luck at “LaZer Challenge” more...

Open Studios 2014
By - posted 11/8/2014
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SF Open Studios is the oldest and largest open studios program in the country, featuring an annual, month-long, city-wide art event that showcases over 800 emerging and established San Francisco artists in their studios on Saturdays and Sundays, from October 11 to November 9, 2014. Each weekend, art patrons, admirers, and collectors venture out on more...

Renegade Craft Fair
By - posted 11/8/2014
Artsy Fartsy

Get started on that holiday list early as the Renegade Craft Fair Holiday Market returns to Fort Mason. Expect over 300 talented makers ranging from holiday inspired stationery and gift wrap, unique and one-of-a-kind jewelry, apparel and shoes, to eco-friendly furniture, prints and posters, housewares and much more. 2014 Renegade Craft Fair Holiday Market November more...

Veterans Day Parade 2014
By - posted 11/8/2014
Celebrations

Honor the service and sacrifice of our Armed Forces downtown with the 95th Annual Veterans’ Day Parade at 11 am on Sunday, November 9, 2014. The 2014 parade pays tribute to the Veterans of the Vietnam War. The parade steps off at 11 am sharp at Market and 2nd Streets. 2014 Veterans’ Day Parade Sunday, November more...

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
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“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...