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Sumo is an ancient Japanese tradition and martial art and it’s coming to San Francisco at this one-of-a-kind annual event in Japantown. Watch demonstrations, meet real sumo wrestlers, learn about sumo wrestling and watch actual matches from Sumo champions, weighing up to 600 lbs, outdoors in the Japantown Peace Plaza. Photo Credit: Joseph Schell | 7×7 2014 Sumo Wrestling Champions more...
Take advantage of the San Francisco’s amazing, autumn weather by joining Pier 39 for fireworks, music and more every Saturday night in October – October 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2014. Each night unfolds at 6 pm with DJs playing the latest dance tunes at the Bay End of The Pier, followed more...
Progress, finally! The SFGate.com spotted that they’ve finally begun to lay down the long-awaited Rainbow Crosswalks in the Castro at the intersection of Castro and 18th Street. This is part of a two block redesign. Read more (and see more photos) on sfgate.com
San Franciscans will be hosting a fun day of Nude Beach Games. Think of this like the Olympics… javelin throw, discus, wrestling, “crab walks” – but just with all of your dangly bits exposed) at Baker Beach at noon on Saturday, October 4, 2014. Look for the Olympic torch and flame when more...
Each San Francisco neighborhood (defined by zipcode) can visit the California Academy of Sciences for free over a three-day weekend (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday) in the spring and fall of each year. So that means as long as you have a driver’s license or other proof of residency, you can save yourself more...
It’s an Orange October, AGAIN! Remember what happened in 2010 and 2012… every even year if you get our hint. Come to SoMa StrEat Food Park for a huge game watch – the one-game Wild Card playoff game. The San Francisco Giants Film crew will be out at this event. So come more...
The 2014 JanSport Bonfire Sessions are returning to San Francisco for a night of performances by Best Coast, Sonny & The Sunsets, and Meatbodies while you enjoy free frosty beverages (beer, we’re assumming) at SoMa StrEat Food Park on Saturday, October 4, 2014. Now they call this a “bonfire” session (their past tours have included more...
Want to be involved behind the scenes of one of San Francisco’s most amazing free events? The 2014 Hardly Strictly Bluegrass music festival is one of the great gifts given to the city each year, and you can give back by choosing to volunteer for a shift (or two) to help more...
American Idol is back in San Francisco (well… technically it’s Daly City) looking for new talent to showcase for their upcoming 14th season which returns in 2014. Think you have it what it takes? American Idol Season 14 Audition Information Monday, September 29, 2014 | 7 am to 5 pm – Wristbands distributed around more...
It’s not even on The Chapel’s calendar, but you can still get into this private free concert night put on by Newcastle Brown Ale as part of their “Bartender Gigs” series. For this edition, Newcastle takes over one of San Francisco’s favorite clubs with the far-out and minimalist psychedelic pop of more...
Peet’s is celebrating National Coffee Day 2014 with a buy one, get one free offer on any coffee beverage (or tea) good on Monday, September 29, 2014. Visit any Peet’s retail location and get a free coffee or espresso beverage to share with someone special when you buy one. No coupon more...
Thanks for Eater SF for tipping us off to the latest player on the local drink startup scene is debuting in SF: L.A.-based Saucey, which offers everything from Smirnoff to Blanton’s bourbon, delivered to your door (not to mention 18-racks of Bud Light). The tradeoff, of course, is that things are a bit more...
Every year, Alice 97.3 throws a big end-of-summer free concert in Golden Gate Park’s Sharon Meadow. The 2014 “Now & Zen” Fest features a lineup of adult-friendly rock that includes the Neon Trees, Matt Nathanson, American Authors and Linsey Stirling. In addition to the concert, there’s tons of vendors, food and specialty more...
The Exploratorium is a twenty-first-century learning laboratory, an eye-opening, always-changing, playful place to explore and tinker featuring hundreds of science, art, and human perception exhibits. While they don’t have monthly free days, they do host several special events throughout the year offering free admission for all.
The Big Book Sale celebrates its 50th Anniversary by featuring 70 categories of books, DVDs, CDs, books on tape, vinyl, and other forms of media, all for $1-$3, at the Fort Mason Center’s Festival Pavilion. 50th Annual Big Book Sale September 24-28, 2014 | 10 am to 6 pm Fort Mason Center, Festival Pavilion, SF FREE More than half a more...
