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Minimum Wage Going Up to $11.05
By - posted 10/30/2014
City Insight

San Francisco is giving its lowest paid works a small boost starting next year. Mayor Ed Lee announced that the minimum wage will increase from $10.74/hr to $11.05/hr effective January 1, 2015.  The new minimum wage may be just a brief stop on the steady climb towards a “living wage” if more...

Rainbow Crosswalk “Coming Out” Block Party
By - posted 10/28/2014
Celebrations

The rainbow crosswalks in the Castro are almost done, so they’ll be closing down Castro and 18th Streets for a block party from 6-8 pm on October 30, 2014. The Sister’s of Perpetual Indulgence will open the event with a blessing of the new project, Supervisor Scott Wiener, Mayor Ed Lee will more...

World Series Game 7
By - posted 10/28/2014
Get Out: Events

This is for all the marbles. Come to SoMa StrEat Food Park for a huge game watch – game seven of the World Series. Come on out Wednesday night to get food truck grub, enjoy the beer garden and be part of the awesome playoff atmosphere at one of SF’s biggest game more...

Pirates of the Caribbean Ship Tours
By - posted 10/27/2014
Get Out: Events

The tall ship Lady Washington is back in the Bay Area offering free walk-on tours while docked in between their cruises. Crews typically are on hand in period costume to answer questions and tell stories. Pirate Ship Tours | Lady Washington October 21st through November 5th, 2014 Pier 40 (Embarcadero and Townsend), SF FREE but $3 donations requested Lady Washington, a replica of more...

Opera Trivia Night with Live Singing Clues
By - posted 10/27/2014
Get Out: Events

What do Puccini and “Rent” have in common? Break out your inner music nerd with a fun night of music trivia Answer questions at all skill levels about opera and musical theatre to win prizes. We’ll also have special live singing clues provided by Renée Rapier, Merola Opera Program artist, who has more...

2014 City Hall Ghost Walk
By - posted 10/27/2014
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Disinterred remains, assassinations and other ghostly lore form the focus of this tour, plus little-known facts such as the cemetery that once covered Civic Center. Hear snippets from interviews with city employees that detail chilling paranormal activity.  2014 Halloween Ghost Walk at City Hall Wednesday, October 29, 2014 | 6:30 pm San Francisco City more...

Halloween Haunted Disco
By - posted 10/26/2014
Halloween

Get ready for one of SF’s biggest and most fun Halloween dance parties as Funcheap hosts the 3rd Annual “Truck or Treat” costume bash with DJs, trick or treating, Halloween-only food truck specials, and spooky beer & drink specials. We’ll be turning SoMa StrEat Food Park into a scene from a more...

Zombie Yoga
By - posted 10/26/2014
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Come join your fellow zombies for the first ever–and therefore, the biggest and best – Zombie Yoga Class, hosted by #YogabytheBay, and led by yoga instructor, Sarah Young. Why else did you think it was called Corpse Pose? Zombie Yoga Tuesday, October 28, 2014 – 5:30 pm to 6:45 pm Cupid’s Span | more...

CANCELED: Donate Blood, Get Free Movie Tickets
By - posted 10/26/2014
Get Out: Events

EVENT POSTPONED: Due to a conflict with the bloodmobile, this event has been canceled. If there is a rescheduled date we will add it to our site. Come join the Roxie Blood Feast and let the bloodletting begin as the SF Blood Center invites you to give a pint and get a ticket more...

World Series Game 5
By - posted 10/26/2014
Only in San Francisco

It’s the final game of the year at AT&T Park, let’s grab a win tonight and send us to KC with a 3-2 series lead. Come to SoMa StrEat Food Park for a huge game watch – game five of the World Series. Come on out on Sunday night to get more...

San Francisco Pumpkin Carving Festival
By - posted 10/25/2014
Fairs & Festivals

Come to the Presidio carve a free pumpkin and create your own Halloween decor from 11 am to 4 pm on Saturday and Sunday, October 25-26, 2014. San Francisco Pumpkin Carving Festival October 25 & 26, 2014 Pershing Square, The Presidio, SF Free, but an RSVP is required. Free pumpkins from Farmer John’s Pumpkin Farm in more...

Pet Pride Day 2014
By - posted 10/25/2014
Fairs & Festivals

Dress up your pet and head to the annual Pet Pride Day featuring on site adoptions, rescue partners, parade, food, kids activities, pet costumes and pet tricks in Sharon Meadow in Golden Gate Park. 2014 Pet Pride Day Sunday, October 26, 2014 | 11 am to 3 pm Sharon Meadow, Golden Gate Park, SF FREE This is more...

Soap Box Derby in the Sunset
By - posted 10/25/2014
Get Out: Events

Watch home-made derby cars race down the 400 foot straightaway along 20th Avenue between Wawona and Vicente during the second annual Soapbox Derby & Block Party hosted by The Friends of Larsen Playground from 11 am to 4 pm on Sunday, October 26, 2014. This is an “open” exhibition. All cars are welcome, but they more...

Clarion Alley Mural Block Party
By - posted 10/25/2014
Fairs & Festivals

The Clarion Alley Mural Project celebrates 22 years of creating and showcasing public art by preserving the amazing murals on Clarion Alley nestled between Mission and Valencia and 17th and 18th. A DIY block party without corporate sponsorship, the annual Block Party features live and DJ music, street performance, film and more...

Wharf Fest 2014
By - posted 10/24/2014
Fairs & Festivals

Whart Fest 2014 celebrates the legacy of San Francisco’s historic waterfront district and invites Bay Area locals to visit the district after the tourist season has ended and before San Francisco’s fabulous fall climate fades away. 2014 Wharf Fest Saturday, October 25, 2014 | 11 am to 9 pm Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco FREE, but tickets are required more...