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“Caturday” Cat Gathering in the Park
By - posted 8/1/2014
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Dogs usually get to have all the fun in San Francisco. Now it’s time for cats to reign. All owners/slaves of cute kitties it the city are invited to bring their cats on a leash to Dolores Park on Saturday, August 2, 2014 for “First Caturday” for no other reason than more...

The Great Free Picture Frame Giveaway
By - posted 7/31/2014
Freebies

Do you need a picture frame to proudly display your awkward graduation photo? You’re in luck! SCRAP-SF, a creative reuse warehouse and workshop space (think of it as a home for recycled art),  is giving away free picture frames to anyone that stops by their warehouse. Heads up, this announcement was posted on their more...

Crazy Blue Sea Creatures Invade Ocean Beach
By - posted 7/30/2014
City Discoveries

Yes we know the ocean is “blue” but we didn’t know the beach was, too. Over the weekend a bunch of mysteriously blue sea creatures showed up on Ocean Beach creating a gorgeous party of blue beauties on the sand. But the mystery was quickly solved when the experts at the Monterey more...

A Brand New Green Apple Books
By - posted 7/30/2014
Only in San Francisco

On August 1, 2014, Green Apple Books plans to open a brand new store at 1231 9th Ave. in the Inner Sunset. They’ll be sharing space with Le Video, who will be moving to the 2nd floor of the building they currently occupy. In an age when good ol’ brick and mortar seems to more...

Berkeley’s Secret Tiny Treehouse
By - posted 7/30/2014
City Discoveries

Check out this sweet little find (literally) that’s been hiding in the Berkeley Hills. Tucked away on the Curran Trail you’ll find an old tree with a knothole housing a tiny post office made for mice, or even faeries (if you’re into that kind of stuff). Leafcutter Designs, a wacky little design more...

“Back to School” Pizza Party for Adults
By - posted 7/29/2014
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Want to be the next tech superstar in San Francisco? And eat pizza, otterpops and drink spiked juice boxes while you learn how? Funcheap is teaming up with General Assembly, SF’s tech, business and design education hub, to present a jam-packed evening with all your school-time favorites. Back to School Night at more...

The David Bowie Revival Experience
By - posted 7/28/2014
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Every Monday night from July 7 – August 25, 2014, from 8:30 pm to 1:30 am, Off The Record will host featured artists, DJs and local up-and-coming bands in a live format. Each evening will be hosted by a guest Bay Area music community MC and The Bad Jones will be the house more...

Meteor Shower Night
By - posted 7/27/2014
Geeks

The Delta Aquarids is an average shower that can produce up to 20 meteors per hour at its peak. It is produced by debris left behind by comets Marsden and Kracht. The shower runs annually from July 12 to August 23. Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower Late Late Monday Night July 28, 2014 – more...

Monday Night Raw & WWE Costume Party
By - posted 7/27/2014
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The San Francisco Wrestling Watching Club invites you to come out every Monday at 5 pm to watch WWE Monday Night Raw. The event is with sound and subtitles so you don’t miss any action. Be sure to arrive early so you can get a seat. Bring your pro-wrestling belts and costumes. more...

Disney Symphony in the Park
By - posted 7/27/2014
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The Golden Gate Park Band, under the direction of Michael L. Wirgler, presents the 132nd season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. The weekly concerts take place most Sundays at 1 pm and are free and open to the public. All concerts feature music of specific nationalities or cultures, including costumed guest performances fromdancers, singers and more...

Japantown Summer Street Fair
By - posted 7/26/2014
Fairs & Festivals

The Ginza Bazaar is a 76 year old San Francisco Japantown tradition offering two days of games, entertainment, Japanese food, bingo shopping, camaraderie, and more at the Buddhist Church of San Francisco from July 26-27, 2014. The highlight of the weekend will be the traditional Japanese Bon Dancing at 1 more...

Berkeley Kite Festival
By - posted 7/26/2014
Fairs & Festivals

Kites aren’t just for kids any more. Experience the artistry of modern kite flying at the 29th Annual Berkeley Kite Festival & West Coast Kite Championships from 10 am to 6 pm on July 26-27, 2014. You’ll find something for everyone, from the giant creature kites as big as houses, to the free more...

Green Apple Books’ Brand New Store
By - posted 7/25/2014
City Discoveries

Have you stopped by for a bite of Green Apple Books?  If you haven’t tried out their award-winning store in the Richmond, you can now catch them at their new store opening in the Inner Sunset on August 1st. That’s right, your new favorite bookstore is expanding their produce section to more...

San Francisco Marathon: Where to Watch
By - posted 7/25/2014
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See your favorite runner or cheer all of them on as they get closer to the finish line of the San Francisco Marathon on Sunday, July 27, 2014 which starts at (gulp) 5:30 am. The starting line for the First Half Marathon and Full Marathon is on the Embarcadero at Mission more...

Free Pier 70 Movie Night: Hitchcock’s “Vertigo”
By - posted 7/23/2014
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Pier 70 continues their free summer movie series with Funcheap with a mix of the classic and the futuristic in the same night. FREE – RSVP on Facebook Start the evening with a Burning Man dance party with The Space Cowboys futuristic mobile dance party vehicle. Then, end the night with a screening of more...