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Escape from Alcatraz Triathalon
By - posted 5/31/2014
Fairs & Festivals

We’ll never know for sure if prisoners escaped from the Rock while it was a federal prison but, on Sunday, at least 2,000 will make their successful escape. On Sunday, June 1, 2014, some of the world’s top athletes will take over the streets and waters of San Francisco to compete more...

California Academy of Sciences: Free Day
By - posted 5/31/2014
Freebies

The California Academy of Sciences is a world-class scientific and cultural institution in Golden Gate Park, a 400,000 square foot structure that houses an aquarium, a planetarium a natural history museum and a four-story rainforest all under a living roof. The Academy hosts four free days a year. California Academy of Sciences Quarterly more...

Free Pet Adoption Weekend
By - posted 5/31/2014
Freebies

San Francisco will be one of 591 cities from across the nation participating in the 2014 Maddie’s Free Pet Adoption Days. Find the perfect dog, puppy, cat, kitty, bunny or bird for your family. Pet adoptions will be free (Please note: All dog adopters must pay the $21 San Francisco municipal dog license more...

Daft Punk Art Show
By - posted 5/30/2014
Artsy Fartsy

This will be Gauntlet’s second annual exhibit paying homage to the robot personas of Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter, and the visual components associated with their musical productions. Gauntlet Gallery presents Daft Punk Deux, its second annual art exhibit inspired by the French electronic music duo.  This year’s art more...

“Masturbate-a-Thon” Festival 2014
By - posted 5/30/2014
Only in San Francisco

Get ready to give yourself a hand at the annual Masturbate-a-Thon where all genders and all orientations are welcome to explore self-pleasure in a supportive group environment at this one-of-a-kind sexy event. San Francisco “Masturbate-a-Thon” Saturday, May 31, 2014 | 4-10 pm Center for Sex & Culture, 1349 Mission St., SF FREE (with $30 in pledges) If more...

Pier 70 Free Movie Night
By - posted 5/28/2014
Get Out: Events

Kick back with the “King of Cool” on May 30, 2014 as Pier 70 presents its first free movie night with our fine city, San Francisco as the support co-star in the car chase classic ‘Bullitt’ with Steve McQueen. The anti-hero of the 60s and 70s, Steve McQueen, stars in the 1968 more...

Free Crème Brûlée Friday
By - posted 5/28/2014
Freebies

After having been closed for five months, Crème Brûlée Cart owner Curtis Kimball is reopening his shop on 24th Street in the Mission and you get a tasty treat to help celebrate. Free “Crème Brûlée Cart” Friday Friday, May 30, 2014 – 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm The Crème Brûlée Cart (Brick & more...

Summer Beat Battle
By - posted 5/28/2014
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Witness the Summer Beat Battle hosted by PhillipDrummond Philthybeats and judged by Mr. Carmack, Today’s Future Sound staff, and the audience. Plus check out a video series playing along with projection art, dancers and graffiti writers in 2nd floor Art Gallery of the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts. Summer Beat Battle Friday, more...

$99 BottleRock Tickets
By - posted 5/27/2014
Deals

BottleRock features live sets from The Cure, Outkast, Weezer, Matt and Kim, and Eric Church… a total of over 60 bands on four stages, plus Napa’s best food offerings and dozens of top wineries and you get the best three days in Napa ever. Funcheap Insider Deal – ends 5/28/14 at 11:59pm – Single day tickets more...

Swing in the Square
By - posted 5/26/2014
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Swing in the Square is a swinging live concert and dance series taking place every fourth Wednesday from May to September from 6-8 pm. Arrive early for free introductory dance lessons by professional dance instructors and stay for the open dance floor during the band’s live set. The 2014 series kicks off on more...

PayPal’s Summer of Freebies
By - posted 5/26/2014
Deals

PayPal is running a host of local deals with dozens of local merchants and vendors from May 15 through July 16, 2014. Highlights of where you can get a free PayPal credit include American Grilled Cheese Kitchen ($10), Smitten Ice Cream ($5), Cathead’s BBQ ($5), Bread & Cocoa ($5), and more than more...

Motown on Mondays
By - posted 5/26/2014
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Every Monday at Madrone, dance the night away with hosts DJ Gordo Cabeza and Timoteo Gigante and resident DJs spinning originals, exclusive remixes, and close relatives of your favorite Motown songs during M.O.M. Motown on Mondays. Arrive early for Happy hour – $1 off drafts and well cocktails before 7pm.  Motown on more...

Final Day: SFMOMA Sculptures in Crissy Field
By - posted 5/26/2014
Artsy Fartsy

Monday, May 26, 2014, is the last day of the Mark di Suvero exhibit and your final chance to glimpse the eight dynamic steel sculptures with the Golden Gate Bridge as your backdrop. Take the free mobile tour via the mobile site or via cell phone by calling 415.294.3609 and following the prompts. Presented by SFMOMA in partnership more...

Free Movie Pass Monday
By - posted 5/26/2014
Freebies

Funcheap just got a ton of sneak preview movie passes dumped in our laps – over 200 – and we’re going to give them all away on Memorial Day, Monday May 26, 2014. Come to Jane Warner Plaza at Castro and Market on Monday between 1pm and 1:45pm, and you can have more...

Memorial Day Parade
By - posted 5/25/2014
Get Out: Events

Join veterans, families, and the community for the annual Memorial Day commemoration at the Presidio. The formal program includes music and remarks by military and civilian dignitaries. After the ceremony, tours of the National Cemetery will be provided by National Park Service rangers and docents. 2014 Memorial Day Commemoration & Parade Monday, May 26, 2014 | more...